Singer In The Night

*The Singer In The Night – chapter 3*


Hours went by and everyone slept soundly. Jindoro sat serenely in the corner listening to the sounds around him. He heard the rain beating down on the roof of the hut, Shippou’s soft snoring and the crackling of the fire. He had gone out in the pouring rain and gathered some herbs. When he came back in Kagome was awake and sitting up.

“There you are! I thought you might have left us.” Kagome said softly, glad he had returned. In her lap Shippou was still curled up, fast asleep.

“No I did not leave, just gathering something for his wound.” He said as he kneeled beside the fire and put some of the herbs in a bowl of hot water he had prepared.

“What are you doing?” Kagome asked curiously, scooting closer to him. Jindoro smiled at the young woman’s curiosity.

“These herbs will create a vapor which will help Inuyasha’s healing if he breathes it in.” He explained to as he showed her the herbs he had gathered and then he rolled them in the palms of his hands and dropped them in the hot water. The smell came over Kagome immediately. It was not an unpleasant smell; it smelled very sterile and clean.

“That’s for future reference should he fall into a pit filled with spikes again.” Jindoro said softly with a smirk on his face. Kagome nodded and smiled and thanked him for showing her. He then settled next to Kagome and began to inspect her minor injuries.

“How long have you known Inuyasha?” Jindoro asked, as he unwrapped the bandage that was on Kagome’s right leg.

“About a year and a half. That was the first time I came through the well.” Kagome said as she watched Jindoro tend to her wounds.

‘He is so gentle and so tender. I cannot believe it. It seems like whenever he looks at me he is seeing right through me.’ Her thought were interrupted when she heard Jindoro’s voice.

“The rain has stopped and there is a hot spring nearby, I am going to carry you there alright? It will be good for you.” He stated, looking at her with a questioning look, waiting for her approval. Kagome nodded and took Shippou off her lap. Jindoro took Kagome securely in his arms and carried her out the door.

They both were silent as they went through the forest. Kagome could not help but look at Jindoro as he carried her. He was indeed beautiful, ageless and graceful. He could feel her gaze on him so he turned his head and gave her a small smile.

“You are unlike any demon we have encountered. I know Sango felt uncomfortable when she found out who you were, her being a demon exterminator.” Kagome said to him quietly in hopes to create a conversation. At first he did not answer but after a few moments he sighed and replied.

“Yes, I know I am. Sango should not feel shameful though; there are some youkai that need to be exterminated. I know this better than anyone.” Jindoro seemed sad when he said this but in that moment they had arrived at the hot spring so Kagome did not press the matter.

The hot spring was small; it could fit only three or four people in it at once. There was also a small waterfall as well, and the sight washed relaxation over Kagome. She could not wait to get in as Jindoro set Kagome down on the spring’s edge. She began to unbutton her top but then remember she was not alone. She looked up to the youkai and opened her mouth to speak but he beat her to it.

“I am not going to leave you here unattended, not with your injuries. But if it will make you feel more comfortable I will turn my back until you have undressed and gotten into the water.” The he turned around which was a queue for Kagome to take off her clothes. Kagome slowly unbuttoned her clothes, she was moving slowly because of her injuries. Jindoro was looking out into the dark forest waiting for Kagome to finish when he caught something in the air.

It was the scent of a youkai and they were close. The thought of retrieving Kagome and taking her back to the hut ran across Jindoro’s mind but to late. The youkai appeared out of the brush instantly and Jindoro found himself standing face to face with Inuyasha’s brother Sesshoumaru. Kagome gasped and hopped into the water half clothes in an attempt to get away from the demon.

“You…” Sesshoumaru growled softly, glaring at the nightingale youkai.

“And you.” Jindoro countered in a calm, collected voice. This only seemed to further anger Sesshoumaru.

“You masked your scent.” Sesshoumaru said, stating the obvious. He had been walking through the forest for some time and never once caught Jindoro’s scent.

“Can’t put anything past you.” Jindoro said as he smirked. His gaze then drifted to the toad-like creature at Sesshoumaru’s side. He smiled condescendingly and spoke warmly to the little toad.

“Good evening Jaken. I see you are still in the service of this stubborn fool.” Jindoro said and then smiled at Sesshoumaru, seeing the anger that was flaring up in his eyes. The toad jumped forward and spoke angrily.

“I will always serve Lord Sesshoumaru!!” Jaken shouted, insulted by the name-calling of his master. Jindoro then looked back over to Sesshoumaru. His eyes drifted to his left arm or where his left arm should have been.

“I had heard that Inuyasha had taken your arm off, I see it is indeed so.” Jindoro stated. He was actually somewhat surprised that Inuyasha had managed to do it. Jindoro concluded that his skill had definitely improved. His thoughts were interrupted by Sesshoumaru taking a step forward.

I smelled the blood of my dear brother and knew he would be easily dispatched in his current state. I see he is not here though. It is true he did take my arm so since he is not present it is only fair that I take his wench.” Sesshoumaru growled as he moved towards Kagome. Kagome gasped and moved to the far side of the hot spring though she knew that that would not stop Sesshoumaru if he was intent on killing her.

“You are welcome to try. Do you really think it will do any good?” Jindoro said calmly, his hand casually resting on the handle of his katana. His demeanor was cool but his eyes had grown even darker with anger. Sesshoumaru let out a low growl and advanced towards Jindoro, but then he suddenly stopped. He stopped as if he had reconsidered what he was doing.

“I know you are smarter than this Sesshoumaru, please bow out gracefully. Do you really want to go around and around for the next couple of hours until you become discouraged and leave?” Jindoro said softly, the sarcasm had left his voice now.

“Or you could leave.” Sesshoumaru said growling. Then Jindoro stepped forward until he was face to face with Sesshoumaru. Kagome was watching every move the two of them made and now she was deathly afraid for Jindoro. She confused though, when she looked at Sesshoumaru she saw raging anger. When she looked over to Jindoro all she saw was sorrow in his eyes.

Kagome gasped when she saw Jindoro raise his hand and brush a stray strand of hair out of Sesshoumaru’s face. The demon lord made no sign to move but his jaw was visibly trembling.

‘We are both dead, I know it. I wish Inuyasha were here.’ Kagome thought to herself.

“I did not leave then and I am not going to leave now, you know that.” Jindoro said softly, his voice was aching with sadness though. A moment later, without a warning or anything, Sesshoumaru turned and retreated back into the forest. Jindoro stared after him until he could no longer see Sesshoumaru’s white form in the dark woods. Then he turned back to Kagome, who was looking at him wide-eyed and mouth gaping.

“He left! He didn’t kill us!” Kagome said, shocked at her good fortune. She had been so certain that this was going to be her and Jindoro’s end but here she was, still alive and breathing.

“He was never going to attempt it.” Jindoro explained as he untied his sash and dropped his weapons onto the ground

After he had assured Kagome that Sesshoumaru was not coming back nor would he go to the hut and make trouble there, Jindoro coaxed her out of her wet clothes and told her to relax in the spring.

“I am going to go check on Inuyasha and your friends; I’ll only be a moment.” Jindoro said, smiling warmly at Kagome. She nodded and continued her soak in the hot spring. As Jindoro walked through the forest back to the hut, his mind wandered. He thought of things from long ago in his past.


***flashback***


As Sesshoumaru lay on his bed, he was lost in wave after wave of pleasure. Jindoro’s hands roamed all over the inu youkai’s naked body, his kisses lit Sesshoumaru’s skin on fire. He was relishing the feel of Jindoro’s naked form pressed against his; the youkai’s hardened length against his thigh. He gasped as Jindoro found his raging hard arousal and began pumping it in his smooth hand. He knew just what Sesshoumaru wanted and he was determined to give it to him.

“Uhhh…Jin…don’t stop.” Sesshoumaru whispered hoarsely. His hips bucked urgently up into Jindoro’s grasp. The nightingale youkai ran his tongue up from the base of Sesshoumaru’s neck to his ear and then whispered to him.

“Come for me.” He whispered seductively as he sped up his movements with his hand. Sesshoumaru moaned but then did something unexpected. He flipped Jindoro onto his stomach and moved behind him. Sesshoumaru licked two of his fingers and reached down to tease Jindoro’s opening. He leaned down and whispered in his lust-filled voice.

“You first.” He breathed into Jindoro’s ear and then flicked his earlobe with his tongue. Jindoro cried out softly as the two fingers penetrated him. He pushed back against Sesshoumaru, trying desperately to gain contact. He wanted…he needed to feel his lover’s hot skin pressed against his own. Sesshoumaru’s strong hands grasped Jindoro’s lean and narrow hips and brought him up onto his knees. Sesshoumaru then cupped Jindoro’s chin and brought him into a passionate kiss. Lust and need surged through them both, they kissed each other with abandon as if desperately trying to find something and it was hidden within their lover’s body. Then he gripped his own hard arousal and guided it into Jindoro’s waiting body. The both of them cried out at the sensation of it.

‘Oh Kami, he is so warm and tight. It feels simply amazing.’ Sesshoumaru thought as he started to thrust slowly in and out of the beautiful, warm body in front of him. All he could hear was his own ragged breath, Jindoro’s moans and rapid heart beat. All of these sounds were intoxicating to him. Sesshoumaru reached around and cupped Jindoro’s balls in is hand.

“Do you like that?” Sesshoumaru asked in his husky voice as he gave them a gentle squeeze and began kneading them.

“Ohhh…yes! Yes please…” Jindoro threw his head back and moaned, pleading for more. Both of their breathing became harder as their rhythm together went faster, needier. Sesshoumaru started to stroke Jindoro’s pulsing length bringing him ever closer to that earth-shattering climax that was on the horizon.

They both were desperately wanton creatures. Sesshoumaru drove himself into Jindoro harder and harder. Jindoro pressed his back against Sesshoumaru’s broad chest. He turned his head and covered Sesshoumaru’s neck in open-mouth kisses and long licks of his tongue.

“Sesshoumaru! I’m coming!” Jindoro cried in between his moans. Sesshoumaru could only grunt in agreement.

No more than a few moments later they both, simultaneously, were thrown into their soul-shaking orgasm. Sesshoumaru felt it in the pit of his stomach as he let loose his seed deep into Jindoro, he could feel his lover’s warm seed on his hand as well. Jindoro turned around and wrapped his arms around the inu youkai’s slender waist and drew him tightly against him. Sesshoumaru draped his arms around Jindoro’s neck and captured his lips in a kiss.

“Love you.” Sesshoumaru whispered softly, looking into the eyes of the man in his arms.

“And I love you.” Jindoro answered, kissing him in return.