The Portal

Chapter 6 – The First Discovery

“I think I’ll call you Tala.” Kagome said as she gave the creature a pat on the head. “Hey, what do you guys think about naming him Tala?”

Sesshomaru did not even bother to acknowledge her question, however Naraku said, “I would rather call him a meal.”

Kagome sucked in a horrified gasp. Would he really eat the poor thing?! ‘What a stupid question, dingbat. Of course he would.’ Kagome chastised herself and resolved that she would have to make it her duty to make sure neither Naraku or Sesshomaru had a snack, complements of Tala.

Sesshomaru came over and crouched down. “This thing is no demon.”

Naraku huffed, “As if that weren’t obvious.”

Kagome was getting a little fed up with the sarcastic bickering between those two. It was ok when she did it, but it was simply un-nerving when they went at it. You never knew when one of them was going to shoot miasma or leak poison.

Discussing their situation would help to steer them away from a fight. “Sesshomaru is right. There’s no way that this thing is from Earth. I’ve studied mammals, and there’s nothing on our planet like Tala, trust me.” Kagome shook her head in confusion. “Where are we?”

“Naraku, tell us what you know of the ruins.” Sesshomaru demanded.

Kagome felt that he could have been a little nicer about it, but she had to stand with Sesshomaru on this one. Naraku knew more than he was saying.

Naraku sat there for a time, ignoring the question put to him. No sense in letting Sesshomaru think he could give him orders. Naraku takes order’s from no one.

“Please?” Kagome asked. “It could mean the difference to being stuck here, and going home.”

“I now believe that it is a portal. My original belief was that the ruins were some sort of ancient magical weapon. My saimyoshou vanished before my very eyes. I thought they were destroyed by the weapon.” Naraku admitted.

Kagome shot him her most hateful glance. “Aha! SO you were planning on pushing us into the weapon to kill Inuyasha and me!”

Sesshomaru grunted, “Why else would he leak his filthy scent out?”

Kagome growled in anger at Naraku. “You know, one day we’re gonna kill you for all this Naraku!”

Naraku cooed back, “I await the day with baited breath, my dear Kagome.”

Kagome averted her attention from Naraku, and down to Tala, who was presently wrapping himself around her leg. His long tail curled up to her thigh, and she kept having to un-stick his suction cup fingers from her calves. He seemed fascinated with her skin.

Sesshomaru could see the fascination that the creature had with the human woman’s flesh. It looked so smooth and soft. ‘Curse that miko and her lascivious clothing!’

Kagome finally pried the last finger from her ankle. She sat up and looked Naraku in his crimson eyes. “I think you better tell us everything you can remember about that portal, Naraku. Even the smallest detail.”

“If this means I can finally rid myself of you and Lord Sesshomaru, then I will be happy to comply. There were twin stones on either side of the vanishing spot. On either side were small stone statues. A monkey, a human, an inu, and a falcon. That is all I can tell you,” Naraku finished.

“Gee. Somehow, I don’t think that’s gonna get us home,” Kagome said bleakly.

“Perhaps there are ruins here that are similar in structure? Our world may be attainable from this world, as well.” Sesshomaru stated.

“You could be right, Sesshomaru. It’s worth a try. We should look for something that mirrors the portal back home.” Kagome said. “Sesshomaru, before Tala came along you climbed into the trees. Did you see anything?”

“This Sesshomaru seen the rise of a mountain ahead.”

“A mountain, huh? Well, since the gateway was on a mountain in our world, then maybe it’s here too!” Kagome said excitedly.

For once the three of them agreed. Kagome quickly gathered her bag and weapons and they struck out again, and she once again, chose to bring up the rear. Sesshomaru returned to his task of clearing a path. He was glad for the activity, it helped to relieve his stress.

He currently was feeling a great deal of stress.

They were making pretty good time, but Kagome kept falling behind occasionally, which forced her to run and catch up. As sweet and cute as Tala was, he was seriously getting on her nerves. He seemed to be obsessed with her legs. Every time she pulled his fingers from her flesh, it was only a matter of time before he was wrapped up on her once more.

She now stood there, for what seemed the twentieth time in the last two hours, prying his sticky fingers from her upper thigh. If she hadn’t known better, she would swear that the creature was fondling her like a hentai! The last attempt to attach himself to her skin was embarrassing to say the least! One hand was adhered to the skin just under the rim of her shorts!

Sesshomaru dared not allow the other two to hear the chuckle he released. The miko’s new ‘pet’ was doing its very best to get inside that indecent outfit, and she was trying desperately to stop that from happening. This should teach her to be wary of things she doesn’t know.

Up ahead, rising out of the forest floor was a wall of vines and greenery. One could barely make out the cracked rock face underneath it all. The group stopped at the base of it. It almost went straight up, and the peak was not at all visible through the tree’s thick canopy. The rocks didn’t look right either, Kagome mused. They were... straight. Almost... man-made? Her heart began to pound in her chest. Could it be? Is this possible?

The two demons sensed the miko’s sudden excitement. They watched as she ran up to the huge rocks and ran her hands over it. She ran down a ways and did the same. Had she gone mad? Suddenly she began to attempt to scale the bottom stone. Although watching her failed attempts was quite amusing, and somewhat erotic, her frustration with her failure was becoming quite irritating.

Sesshomaru stepped up and wrapped his hands around her waist. Her short shirt left her tiny waist bare, and the heat from her skin sent a shock of sensation into his unprepared hands. She stiffened at his touch, but her skin was so unbelievably smooth that the demon couldn’t help except to slide his fingers briefly over her flat stomach. He then quickly hoisted her up onto the ledge, and stepped back to observe.

‘Did Sesshomaru just cop a feel?’ Kagome wondered in disbelief. She was certainly surprised when he grabbed her, but when his fingers slid gently over her stomach... well, something warm and nice pooled deep inside her. ‘Get real Kagome! Sesshomaru would never be interested in a mortal!’ After thoroughly chastising herself for letting her mind go to the gutter, she returned her full attention to the task at hand.

This is not a mountain. She was now sure of it, and the further down and up she went, the more she was sure of her suspicions.

Kagome finally stopped her investigation, and turned to the demons watching her.

“It’s a pyramid!” she shouted.