Cupid's Blunder!

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Chapter 13
Torn

Kagome watched as Inuyasha swung his sword wildly at the back of her mate Sesshomaru, the feeling she felt at that moment was horrible! She was scared! But what of she did not know, she could not choose.


She watched as Sesshomaru moved expertly out of the way of Inuyasha's wildly swinging Tessaiga, only to twist and deliver a fast moving fist in the direction of Inuyasha's head.


Was she afraid for Sesshomaru because Inuyasha was attacking him from behind? Was she scared that she might lose him? She could not tell. Did she really think that Inuyasha was good enough to sneak up on Sesshomaru…No! That was not it, she knew without a doubt that Sesshomaru was a great fighter in the art of the swords, having seen so herself.


*CRACK*


Was she afraid for Inuyasha? Did she really think so little of his skill that he would stand no chance at winning in a death match? She knew that Inuyasha would not stop unless he was dead. Meaning Sesshomaru has to kill him or risk the safety of his pack.


A deafening crack sounded and echoed in the clearing, leaving Kagome to flinch from the sound. She wanted to yell out to him.


She loved Inuyasha so much, so why it is the thought of being without Sesshomaru made something in her chest tighten in pain? Did she love Sesshomaru too? Was that why she felt so nervous right now? She was stuck she did not know how to feel, her heart was torn in two, immobilizing her in absolute fear. She felt herself growing weak, her body was using too much energy. She did not understand what was happening.


She watched as Sesshomaru unsheathed his sword and pointed it at Inuyasha. She watched as Inuyasha was thrown into the defensive.


Kagome was stressed out! She was torn between a rock and a hard place, what was she to do? Normally she would not have this problem, but nothing would ever be normal again. She knew this, which was why she was so tense. She could not tell left from right at the moment


She watched as both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru leapt through the air towards each other. Clearly they intended to kill each other.


She did not know who to scream for, she was so confused. Part of her told her to scream for her mate, telling her that her loyalties should belong to him now. He was after all her husband…er…mate. However the other part was telling her to scream for Inuyasha, that she would betray him if she did not, telling her that she had promised him to remain by him. She opened her mouth to speak.


"AHHHHHH!" screamed a feminine voice in pain. The two fighters cringed at the sound of her pained scream. Temporarily ceasing the fight to find the female they were fighting for screaming from pain. They both rushed towards her with their youkai speed.


The most horrible pain erupted from her and she could not stop the scream that passed her lips. She felt like her body was being sliced from the inside, her powers and energy being drained. She then doubled over in pain as she watched the brothers rushing towards her, that was the last thing she saw before blackness overcame everything.

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Both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru rushed towards her. Sesshomaru noticed something that was not there before; s new scent that weaved through her. He knew that the new scent was, but what he did not know was how it was so strong. If the strength of the smell was telling him anything it would be that she was impregnated upon their first coupling. 'How could I have not noticed before?' he thought as he reached Kagome before Inuyasha. He caught her before she could fall to the ground. It was not until he had her in his arms did he know the answer to his question 'Her powers are concealing the scent, the scent of her powers were fading as the new scent was being revealed. Her miko powers hid the scent of the pup with in her.' he thought as he lifted her to his chest protectively while growling at Inuyasha to back away from him and his mate who was with child. An idea came to him as he realized the action he just did.

The Idea was one he could understand, one that would explain why his beast acted as it did. Did his beast already know of the pup subconsciously and in turn took the female that provided him with an heir? But wouldn't his beast know it would be a hanyou, and therefore not a very strong child? Hanyou were weak, they could never hope to accomplish what that of a full blooded youkai could.

Inuyasha heard the growl and understood the intent, warnings to stay away. The true meaning however was lost to him, his ningen blood had taken that part of him. He could not communicate with his own kind in their truest form.

The growl did nothing to scare him and he pointed Tessaiga at his brother holding Kagome "Give her back, you bastard! She is not your property. You don't deserve her!" scowled Inuyasha at his half brother.

Sesshomaru's lips tilted in a sneer at the insult, all the while still holding Kagome protectively within his arms. He could not get his inu to loosen his grip on the girl, now that his youkai knew she was pupped he would protect her fiercely.

The protective urge powered his blood, he felt unstoppable. His aura flared to new heights, his power felt like it tripled. He had never felt so strong, he wondered why. 'Do you have someone to protect?' his father's words came back to him. 'Could it be?' he thought as he marveled in the strength he could feel within himself. It was a strength that he normally felt while in his true form plus so much more. The power was normally too strong to maintain in the ningen form he adapted… Now he felt that strength within his humanlike form and his eyes were as clear as day. This proved that his youkai did not take over, his youkai understood that he needed to think clearly to make sure it's mate was safe. He could not put her down and risk the hanyou hurting her. Because of this he could not fight him with her cradled within his arms unconscious.

The only proof given that he was in full use of his youkai powers was the tremendous howl that sounded from the inu. The sound was so loud it spoke of much danger; the meaning of the growl was death to any near, leave. The very terrifying sound made the hairs on Inuyasha's neck stand on end.

All youkai and forest animals within hearing range vacated the area with frightful haste. The power and size of his aura and the feel of his power had them running for their lives. All were hoping not to be next in line for that creature's victim.


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