Destiny For A Reason

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Chapter Sixteen

Michiko watched her mother return to camp holding the hand of the half demon. It was still early morning and the others were begining to rise. She'd woken up over an hour ago not being able to sleep any longer. Thoughts of that stupid demon plaqued her. 'Why did I kiss him? Cause you act before you think, stupid. I'm lucky he didn't tear me a new asshole.' From now on she promised to distance herself from him.

Kagome saw her daughter, packing up her things. She had some news she wanted to share, "Michiko, can you come here dear?"

She walked up to her mom and hugged her, "Its ok, I already know."

"How do you know? I mean who told you?" She hadn't been that loud last night had she? Kagome blushed trying to imagine her daughter hearing her have sex. The thought was too embarrasing.

"Don't worry mom you weren't that loud," She laughed as her cheeks turned even brighter shade of red. "Actually, I woke up last night and Sesshomaru kind of let me know what was going on."

"Eek, you mean he knows too." Kagome sat down not believing her luck.

"It's ok mom, its a good thing isn't it? Who wants a man that can't make her moan?" Michiko had no first hand experience at having sex but some of her friends had. She heard them talk about some of the guys they'd been with that supposedly sucked in the sack. If she ever went with a man she hoped to enjoy it.

"Don't say something like that, you shouldn't know anything about sex yet." Kagome pulled her hair into a ponytail high on top of her head.

"Damn, you let him bite you mom. I've heard of getting kinky but didn't take you for someone thats into pain. Whats next, handcuffs and hot wax on the nipples?"

Kagome stomped her foot, "It is a mark, demons mark their mates. Just think of it as a wedding mark, dear." She'd been wondering how to explain it to her and this conversation hadn't been part of it.

Sango walked up to her, "Can I speak to you for a minute, Kagome?"

"Sure," she let her friend lead her away. "Me and Miroku have discussed it. We think us three should head back to our village. Our goal had been to lead you to Inuyasha and we've found him. Plus, we have our children waiting for us and with the threat of this new demon we'd feel a lot better there to protect our family. And Sesshomaru will be traveling with you now, so you two will have all the protection you need."

"I understand, Sango." She'd miss them but they had a family to get back to. Inuyasha was her mate now. She hugged her sister, "Thank you, for both your help. As soon as we find Kimi we will come back by to visit."

Michiko watched as the monk, demon-slayer, and the fox demon prepared to leave. Inuyasha was speaking to them saying that he and Sesshomaru would see to their safety. Inuyasha seemed to be looking around the area. 'Probably looking for his brother, he might not come back after I threw myself at him.' She turned and grabbed her bag trying not to care of if he came back or not.
The others left leaving the three in the clearing alone.

The day was starting to warm up some, only a slight breeze chilled the air. Inuyasha had been wanting to take off first thing, but Sesshomaru had yet to return and he said he'd be back. So, if he wasn't back yet then something was keeping him. "We will wait here for Sesshomaru to return." He took a seat beside his new mate pulling her close. In a few days they'd be in the mountains, in HIS lands. He was less worried now, Kagome was now his and there was nothing that stupid wolf could do to change the fact short of killing him. He began to stroke her back and kiss her neck.

Michiko saw her new "stepfather" begin to cuddle with her mom. When he made his way to her neck she'd be damned if she sat here and watched them two make out. "Get a room you two."

"I agree with the girl," Sesshomaru stepped from the woods along with Jaken. "We need to head into the northern mountains as fast as we can. My spies inform me that Kuroyama plans to attack the northern wolf tribe. I doubt we will get there in time to stop the battle."

"The northern wolf tribe," Kagome perked up. "Isn't that Kouga's wolves, Inuyasha?"

"Yeah, thats where the stupid wolf is. Don't see why we need to rush to save his sorry ass. Let him fight his own battles," he didn't want to go save him. With any luck he'd be killed saving Inuyasha the trouble of killing him when he tried to touch his Kagome.

"I can't believe you would say that, sit boy." He landed flat on his face. Kagome hadn't been sure if the beads placed around his neck would still work. "Kouga happens to still be our friend, get over your insecurities already. I won't let all those people die because you can't control your jealousy."

Michiko didn't know who this Kouga fellow was but if Inuyasha didn't like him then she probably would. What suprised her more was that Sesshomaru had actually came back. Then again he seemed to be the type to pride himself on his honor and a man of honor always kept his word.

Sesshomaru walked over to the small human girl that had been occupying his thoughts since yesterday. He had to admit she had a lot of courage to walk up to him and dare to kiss him. The girl was different from all the other women he had known and more desirable. He stopped in front of her, "get on." He felt her climb on and squeeze her thighs around his back.

'Great another day on his back,' not that she minded being on his back. If you looked past the fact her legs would be killing her by the end of the day and occasionally his hair would slap her across the face. She decided to take care of one of her problems and grabbed his hair placing it all to one side. A comment about touching his hair never came, he only replied by a 'HEH.' She placed her hands on both his shoulders pulling herself closer to his back. He felt her breast come in contact with his back and jerked. He knew if he didn't help support the girl then he'd most likely spend the day with her breast imbedded into his back so he reached down and placed his hands under legs taking most of her weight.

She felt his arms leave his sides and almost fell off when he placed them around her legs holding her up. "Thank you."

"Come on, we will have to travel all night if we wish to get there in time," Inuyasha picked up Kagome and they set off. Even if he didn't like the wolf the thought of coming upon slaughtered women and children didn't sit well with him.


Kuroyama sat deep in his cave high in the northen mountains, tomorrow his minions would attack the wolf den that was keeping the girl. For over two centuries he had been content to sit back in the shadows watching the demons and humans kill one another. He had no desire to interfere with their pitiful conflicts. Almost three centuries ago he had been one of the most feared demons of his time. Unlike most dragons he was powerful enough to take on a human form. His hair reflected the color of his scales once he was in his full demon form. Long red, almost as bright as fresh blood, flowing freely behind him ending right at his knees. His clothes were much like Sesshomaru except black with white swirling patterns covering the sleeves, indicating that he had once held the position as a Lord. His armor was different, it covered his entire chest and the spikes covered his shoulders. A ring of smaller spikes wrapped around his middle like a belt. His features were harsh, coarse in appearance with green eyes that were hard, void of any emotion.

He'd been planning on living the remainder of his days alone. Until his faithful servant Linaya, a small pixie like creature that could see things no on else could, told him some interesting news. She'd taken him to a small pond and asked him to look upon the surface. Sure enough when he glanced down he saw her. The very same girl he'd been denied over two centuries ago, "She will be returning to you my lord. I have seen it in my dreams and the water which I drink." The small creature fluttered her tiny wings disturbing the image before him.

Linaya had served her lord for over three centuries and she would do anything for him. Over two centuries ago after a fierce battle with one of his former enemies, they'd been traveling back home. They passed a human village, she'd thought they would pass right by as they did the others but he had stopped without a word. It only took her a few seconds to find what had her lord so hypnotized. A human female, wearing the traditional robes of a miko was standing around playing with the village children. Surely her master wouldn't be interested in a mere human. But he was more than interested, he had instantly wanted the girl for his own. Even Linaya admitted to herself the girl was very beautiful for a human. And what her master wanted she made sure he got. "Do you want her master?"

"Yes," so it went, Lin began leaving the girl gifts. He hung around the area for several weeks before deciding to approach her. He'd found her by the village stream washing some laundry. He'd been content to just stand in the shadows and watch her. "I know you are out there. What do you want?" Knowing that the girl's clothes were not merely for playing dress up, she was truly a priestess. He felt himself chuckle at the thought, a demon infatuated with a holy woman. He'd stepped out so she could see him clearly.

"I'm not here to harm anyone, miko. You merely caught my eye and I wish nothing but to ask you your name." He bowed giving her a bright smile.

The young girl smiled, "I am the priestess Suki and who are you my lord?"

"You may call me Kuroyama, I am pleased to finally have met you my lady." He took a step forward pulling a long-stemmed rose out from behind his back. He saw the smile grace her mouth at his gift.

"You? Are you the one thats been leaving me the gifts?" She couldn't sense anything menacing coming from the demon so she accepted the rose, "Arigato." They had spent the evening by the stream, he let her speak of her life as the village healer and defender. He spoke little of himself, he enjoyed the sound of her voice. Dusk came too soon for him and he had to wish her goodnight and watched her walk away. The next day he came to find her there once more. For two weeks they met everyday, spending time together. He had declared that she would be his. But destiny had decided on another outcome, on the day he planned on asking her to become his mate, he went to their spot once again. Her sweet scent wasn't there to greet him but the smell of blood and burnt flesh assualted his nose. He'd rushed to the village finding the humans gathered around tending to their wounded and dead. The humans cowered in fear as he approached, he found what he assumed was the village elder. Then he saw her, lying on her back covered in blood. Her beautiful face showed she was sleeping in death's cold arms. A growl escaped his throat and he saw red. The elder stammered trying to explain that she'd died protecting the village from a herd of demons that had attacked at day break. The words fell on deaf ears as his eyes bled red and he changed into his full demon form. He'd come to his senses a few days later to find Lin floating above him. He'd left several villages destroyed in his wake but none of it had mattered. She'd been taken from him, those cowardly humans had let her die. He went into seclusion deciding to keep to himself. Away from the demons and humans that had robbed him of the one thing he had wanted.

When Lin had shown him the image of his dear departed Suki, even his cold detached soul reacted at seeing her smiling face once more. He had become nothing but a shell of his former self. "How is she to return?"

"Her soul has been reincarnated my lord but something seems off. She will not be reborn, she will return as she was the day she was taken from you. Not long and she will be here." He then swore to take lands of his own again, he'd destroy anything or any one that stood against him. He would rebuild his empire and take back the girl that had been denied him. So his plans had been set in motion and his scouts were sent out to find her. The girl had almost been his, but those fool pixies had let her escape. Tomorrow he would send those that served him to destroy the wolf demons and to take the girl.

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