Unfaithful Seduction

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Chapter 4: Beautiful Disaster


The morning was perfect the sun rose above the horizon greeting the day with warmth and light. Even as high in the air as they were the sun warmed her skin. It was peaceful with a friendly song of a bird or two being the only sound. Closing her eyes Kagome snuggled her face into the folds of Sesshomarus clothing breathing in his scent. It was subtle with a slight hint of spice, power and masculinity. This must be what it feels like to be completely at peace, not a care in the world, to finally enjoy all the wonders the world had to offer without the threat of attack or petty drama. This felt right. The gentle breeze cooled her warm skin slightly keeping her from becoming too warm. Unfortunately, like most wonderful things it had to come to an end sooner or later and she would have to wake up and deal with reality. The trip was faster than Kagome had expected. She was disappointed that it didn’t last longer. The freedom and tranquility that she felt in his arms was soon to be replaced with anguish, anger, and fear. Sesshomaru held onto her for a few moments after their feet lightly touched the ground. The embrace was reassuring that he would not leave her in the middle of everything so she had nothing to fear from him. Kagome smiled at him and placed a chaste kiss on his lips.

They had arrived just outside of Kaedes village and decided to proceed from there. They walked side by side into the small village. As soon as they reached the out skirts of the village Kagome could see the fear on the faces of the villagers. Sesshomaru was notorious for his unforgiving and sometimes brutal nature. To be seen coming into the village had put everyone on edge. Even if they did not know who he was they could tell just by his appearance he was powerful, dangerous; someone that should not be taken lightly. Kagome was becoming slightly uncomfortable from all of the looks and stares she was receiving. Sesshomaru placed a hand on her should for reassurance and she gave him a small smile in return. The closer they got to their destination the more flips her stomach seemed to be doing. It was becoming nearly unbearable as her mind began to run through the previous few nights. What if Inuyasha had come back… what would he have said? Kagome almost felt like turning around and running the other way. She swallowed hard and with a deep breath walked into Kaedes hut with Sesshomaru right behind her.

“Kaede…?” Kagome glanced around the room an uneasy feeling beginning to well inside of her.

Kagome felt Sesshomaru place his hands on her shoulder turning her around to see him. The look on his face was dead serious and that seemed to scare her more than anything. Sesshomaru did not “kid” around he was strictly business.

“Your friends… they…” He was cut off as a door swung open as Kaede came into the room a grief stricken look on her face.

Kagome turned from Sesshomaru to look at the old woman. Kaede couldn’t meet her gaze she kept her eyes down on the wood paneling of the floor.

“Child, a terrible deed has been done…” Her voice cracked and she could tell the older woman was about to break down and crumble at any second.

Sesshomaru allowed her out of his grasp as Kagome ran to Kaede gently placing her hands on her shoulders.

“You have to sit down Kaede… tell me what happened.” Kagome led her to a place on the floor where Kagome took a seat next to her.

Kaede found she could not bear to look her in the face.

“They are dead child…” Her voice though worn down with age delivered the message with crystal clarity.

Kagome only looked at her slightly puzzled, that uneasy feeling in the pit of her stomach leapt into her throat as she tried to find her voice.

“Wh…who… whose dead Kaede?” Kagomes voice was thick with worry awaiting her answer when her answer came from the other end of the room.

“Your friends… three of them…” Sesshomarus voice was strong but held a hint of remorse for her as he spoke the fatal phrase.

Kagomes heart sank into her stomach and something inside of her snapped. She looked to Kaede who only nodded brokenly. Kagome felt as if she were about to be sick when Kaede began to speak.

“It was her… she did this… I do not understand why she did this to ye…” Kaede looked up to Kagome for the first time since she had entered the hut.

“Who…?” She asked the question even though she already knew the answer.

“My sister… Kikyo.” Her voice made it sound so final… so real.

“Where are they!?” Kagome stood with the beginning of becoming hysterical.

Kaede bowed her head and stood on shaky legs. She looked up to Kagome and then her eyes traveled to Sesshomaru.

“Protect her… for they are coming.” Kaede left her hut leaving Sesshomaru and Kagome alone to bask in the silence of her last words to them.

Kagomes knees buckled beneath her weight only to be caught in Sesshomarus protective embrace. There were no words to be spoken between them. Sesshomaru swept her legs out from beneath her and cradled her against his chest like a baby. Kagome didn’t move or breathe until her lungs ached and begged for much needed air. Sesshomaru sat down in the corner of the room allowing her to sob and thrash from the loss of her friends and companions. This wound hit her harder than anything. Everything seemed to pile on top of each other until it became too much and like an unevenly stacked column of books came crashing down her all at once. First she had given up her real home only to be betrayed by the one she gave up her life for. Then she found out the man who betrayed her was with the person who was responsible for the death of her best friends. She felt small and insignificant and utterly alone for the moment. Sesshomaru sat quietly allowing her the time to vent and cry out all the while offering the only thing he could at the moment his protection and comfort. Kagome convinced Sesshomaru that she had needed to see the bodies of her friends. As they entered the room there were two large bodies and one significantly smaller being covered by a light sheet. Kaede had followed them into the hut intercepting Kagome before she could reach the lifeless figures.

“I warn ye… it was a terrible deed that was done…”

Kagome shook her head willing her tears to stop for the moment. She lifted the cloth over their bodies only to sink to her knees beside the table. Sango, Miroku, and Shippo lay motionless on the table. She turned with a blank stare to Sesshomaru her eyes pleading him.

“Please… please bring them back…” She gripped on to his sleeve as if her whole life depended on it.

Sesshomaru lifted her to her feet as he drew Tensaiga from it hilt waiting for its pulse to bring the lost souls back to their lifeless bodies. The pulse never came… Narrowing his eyes he looked from his blade down to the bodies of her friends. He lowered his sword while taking the edge of the cloth and pulling it down even further. Never did an emotion appear on his features until then. His nose wrinkled slightly in disgust and his eyes narrowed. A high pitched scream echoed throughout the hut. Kagome had watched as Sesshomaru attempted to fulfill her request only to watch him pull the coverings down further to reveal the true damage that had been done to her friends. There were excessively large gaping holes torn from their chests where their hearts once resided. She didn’t even hear herself scream as she collapsed onto the floor once again caught in Sesshomarus arms. He gently laid her down in the room before he sheathed his sword. All vital organs must be present in order to bring someone back. If he had attempted to bring them back they would have only died once more instantly. Sesshomaru lifted the sheet above their heads once more and looked to Kaede.

“Why would she do this?” His voice was cold with an underlining of anger.
Kaede remained looking at the covered bodies.

“She wishes to become whole once more and live the life she lost.” Her voice could have mirrored his own had it not been for its aged and raspy properties.

Sesshomaru looked from her to Kagome and then back once more.

“What does that have to do with them?”
Kaede shook her head crossing her arms over her chest.

“She came here some nights ago… which is why I could assume Kagome left so urgently.” Kaede looked up at Sesshomaru.

“I knew there was something wrong the moment I saw Kikyo… she had been brought back yet again… by whom I am not sure, but she has gotten to ye brother. Kagome is or at least part of her contains a portion of my sister’s soul and in order for her to become whole once more she needs that part.” Kaede knelt next to Kagome gently placing her hand on her head.

“I can only assume she wishes to break her down until she has nothing left to live for, and when that time comes she will be able to rip the soul from a body that has no use for living any longer.” Her voice wavered only slightly as she spoke.

“That is why ye must take great care if ye care for her at all young Lord; for I can sense a bond between the two of ye that I have not sensed before in my life.” Kaede watched as Sesshomaru lifted Kagome off of the floor just as he had done before and turned to leave.

“It will not be easy… Sesshomaru Lord of the West, remember this; love is the force that binds the soul to the heart and body.”

Sesshomaru merely nodded in acknowledgment as he proceeded to exit the hut with Kagome held tightly in his arms. He would have to seek advice more urgently than he expected. Although he would expect her to be quite upset he took her away he simply had no other choice. If he allowed her to linger and begin to mourn her lost friends as well as dwindle on the most recent betrayal, he had no doubt she would begin to lose herself. That was not something he would allow to happen if he could help it. He would heed the old woman’s words and with that he took to the sky once more. Just as soon as the sun had graced the sky with its colorful debut it was steadily taking its graceful bow for the day as it sank behind the hills showing off its last rays of gold and ruby hues over the horizon. Sesshomaru knew his little brother hadn’t been back to this village since their confrontation. His scent lingered but it was beginning to fade. He and the dead miko were gone from the village heading out to the North.
Elsewhere under the darkness of the new moon there were whispers of words that were exchanged.

“Time is running out Kikyo.” There was no face to the voice as it hissed echoing off the dense foliage around her. It was vicious almost snake like in its tone.

Kikyo knelt down on one knee bowing her head in respect to the faceless voice. She crossed one arm over her chest hand fisted over her no longer beating heart.

“It will be done in time I swear it my Master.” Her voice was humble and loyal.

“You have until the moon is full again once more… Do not fail me again!” Kikyo winced at the tone of his sinister voice.

“The power she possesses…” The voice paused for a brief moment.

“Is the key to our success… then and only then can I give you what you truly desire!” The voice boomed and the sheer power of it was enough to cause the trees to sway uncomfortably in its presence.

Wind whipped around her catching her in a vortex. Kikyo merely kept her head bowed eyes closed. The winds came to an abrupt stop leaving an eerie calm in its wake. Then it was gone, the darkness that had plagued the tight clearing lifted allowing the small amount of starlight to penetrate through. She stood fist still crossed over her chest and bowed her head.

“As you wish Master.” Her eyes opened tinged with an odd rust red color before fading back into their normal brown hue.

Kikyo proceeded to walk out of the clearing heading back to the human transformed hanyou. Yes she would have all she desired… and so much more… she would make sure of it. No one will stand in my way. A devilish smirk turned the corner of her lips as a haughty laugh resonated in her chest.

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