Sesshomaru and the Forgiving Soul

Chapter 5:

Kagome slowly took inventory of the area around her as she was waking up. She felt fine, stronger than she remembered, but fine. Her hand was clasped tightly around what felt like her bow. Her kimono was still in place as well as her hair. Around her she felt others moving around. It might be Sango or Miroku moving around the camp site. She felt an aura next to her and knew that Sesshomaru had stayed by her side while she was out. She could not feel any of the other companions. Kagome opened her eyes and sat up. The sun had long since gone down and a crescent moon shined down on them. The stars were out full force. Sango and Miroku sat together speaking quietly. Shippo was in her sleeping bag already asleep. Kilala, Inuyasha, and Rin were no where in sight. Sesshomaru sat with his back against the same tree she had been resting on. His eyes were trained on her face.

“Miko.” Sesshomaru said. Sango and Miroku looked up and rushed over to their friend.

“You’re awake! I’m so glad. What happened?”

“Lady Kagome, it is good to see you up. Are you well?” Kagome smiled up at her friends.

“I’m fine. I’ll tell you what happened when everyone is here. Where are Inuyasha and the others?” Kagome glanced over at Sesshomaru as she spoke. He looked at her and smirked. It wasn’t that his mouth moved but that his eyes sparkled for a moment.

“The hanyou is keeping an eye on my daughter while she is bathing.” Sesshomaru closed his eyes after his remark and leaned against the tree.

“Sesshomaru, there is something that I need to tell-” Kagome’s words froze as she felt the approach of a very evil entity. Immediately thinking of the little girl, Kagome jumped up from her position and ran to where the presence spiked. Kagome appeared at the stream to see Rin get a scorpion stinger through her back. Kagome didn’t even stop to think. Taking up the bow that was still clutched in her hand, she took aim. The arrow started to glow bright blue right before she released the arrow. The demon was purified on contact. Kagome rushed over to the girl who now lay on the grass staring up at the sky.

“Rin!” Kagome dropped to her knees next to the girl.

“Kagome-chan? Thank you for saving me, but I think that you were a little too late.” Rin tried to laugh but it came out as a sputtering cough. “Sesshomaru…daddy… I knew that you would come.” Kagome looked over at Sesshomaru with tears in her eyes. What she saw made the tears flow. Sesshomaru stood with a look of pure terror on his face. Tears started to show in his eyes. He sank down on the other side of the girl and took up her hand.

“I’m sorry Rin. I can not save you because I’ve already brought you back once.” Rin nodded.

“I know daddy. It’s okay.” Rin’s eyes were filled with sadness but a smile was still on her lips.

“Rin,” Kagome softly called. Rin looked at her. “Rin, if you had the choice to die as a human or live as a demon, what would you choose?” Kagome’s voice was serious as she looked into the girls eyes. Rin closed her eyes for a few moments before she opened them once again. Kagome knew her time was slipping but she needed an answer.

“I would choose what ever let me be with daddy.” Rin’s voice was getting unsteady. Kagome knew she was almost gone. “Daddy, Rin l… loves…y…you…” Sesshomaru let a tear fall from his eye.

“I love you as well my daughter.” Kagome took out the vial that would give this girl new life. Her hearing became very acute as she listened to the girls heart beat. When it stopped she gave it a few more moments before she uncorked the vile.

“Sesshomaru, I need a drop of your blood.” Sesshomaru clenched his hand and then extended it towards Kagome. She caught a drop of his blood in the vile and then poured it over the now still heart of Rin. At contact the potion was absorbed into her skin. The only thing left was a perfect crescent moon were the liquid made contact with her skin. A green light surrounded the girl as an ear piercing scream ripped though the trees. The light faded and there lying on the ground was a living breathing Inu demon pup. Her face was still Rin but now she had silvery white hair and pointed ears. Her eyes were golden and she had claws at the ends of her fingers. Her eyes were filled with confusion as she stared up at Sesshomaru.

“Daddy? What’s going on?” Sesshomaru gathered her up to his chest as best as he could with one arm. Kagome smiled at them and stood to leave them alone. She glanced once more at father and daughter before going back to camp. Inuyasha was sitting by the fire when she came back to camp. Kagome was furious with the hanyou.

“Inuyasha!!!” Kagome yelled at the filth to get his attention. It worked when he jumped up and looked at her with confusion. “Do you even realize what you have done?” Inuaysha took a step back from the angry miko.

“Feh, what are you yelling about this time?” Inuyasha’s ears lay back on his head.

“You were supposed to be watching Rin so she could take a bath! Where were you?” Kagome started to slowly advance on the hanyou as fear crossed his eyes. “Do you know that she was attacked by a scorpion demon? Do you know that she died?” Realization hit him as he sank to the ground.

“What is Sesshomaru going to do to me?” Inuyasha whispered. Kagome still heard him and growled low in her throat.

“You should worry more about what I’M going to do to you! You filthy, worthless, spineless, glorified piece of shit are going to be hurting if you can even walk away from this!”

Kagome lunged at the half-demon with murder in her eyes. Inuyasha didn’t even try to dodge. Kagome wrapped her hands around his throat and let loose some of her purification powers. The smell of burnt flesh filled the air. Sango and Miroku looked on shocked that Kagome could do this. She grabbed the shirt of the fire-rat and ripped it off of Inuyasha. Charging the tip of her finger she drew a letter ‘R’ on his skin, over his heart. Inuyasha’s scream filled the clearing as it burnt deep enough to scar even someone with demon blood. Kagome screeched before letting him fall to the floor. She took a few deep breaths to calm herself before going over to a tree and sitting down.

Sesshomaru walked into the clearing carrying Rin. He looked around and took in the scene. Inuyasha was lying on the ground, his skin smoking from the burns. Sango and Miroku looked on with pity and Shippo was hugging Sango crying. Sesshomaru walked over to Kagome and laid Rin in her arms. Kagome looked down at the girl and smiled smoothing her hair. Rin smiled back before closing her eyes and drifting to sleep. Sesshomaru walked over to the hanyou to get a better look at him. He had burn marks around his neck as well as one on his chest. The marks on his neck would heal he knew, but the chest would scar forever portraying and reminding him of his failure.

“You are lucky, half breed, that the miko got to you first. You would not be alive right now had I gotten to you in the rage I was in. Now you will have a reminder of what you failed to do and I find it fitting.” Sesshomaru nodded toward the houshi and taijiya before walking over to Kagome and his daughter. He sat with his back against the tree and looked at the girls. Rin had fallen asleep and Kagome was following very quickly. He leaned his head against the tree, keeping silent watch.



> Thank you for bringing to my attention the error in my Disclaimer. I have corrected it. Any more thoughts, no matter how small, are appreciated. Thanks again!

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