Thawing Her Heart

Disclaimer: I do not own Inyasha but I do love putting them through hell!


Chapter 7 Meetings


Sango, Miroku, and Kouga had stopped for the night to make camp. Miroku stating he would take first watch after they finished eating, gestured for them to sleep. Sitting on the boulder not far from the campfire his eyes peered into the darkness as his thoughts raced over the last two days. How could Inuyasha have been so callous to Kagome? He was still trying to come to terms with it in his heart. Knowing the pain Kagome must be feeling right now he scowled towards where he felt the hanyous aura. No he would not let anyone hurt the woman his Sango thought of as a sister, not even one he had previously called friend and had trusted with his life.

Hearing the soft steps of the wolf lord he turned to face him. “ It has not even been two hours friend, why not try and get some sleep?” Kouga shook his head and coming closer leaned on a tree not far from the monk. “I can’t shake this feeling I have that Kagome is not quite Kagome. It’s as if her aura has shifted. All I can sense from her is icy numbness.” Staring in surprise Miroku wondered how he had sensed all this. “ I don’t know how to explain it. It’s like I have a link with her or something. When I declared my love for her almost three years ago it was like my heart merged with hers. I have heard it spoken of before that it has happened to very close mates in my tribe. When one has pain the other does as well, only then it was always a strong feeling. If this is similar it’s not near as strong as I would like it to be."


Leaning back a little Miroku thought on this. “Maybe it is because she thinks of you as a close friend? That would explain the link, but seeing as how you have not mated it remains a weak one.” Staring back at the monk in concentration Kouga decided he must be right. If that was the case then he had some inkling of how shattered she was at this moment.

Miroku jumped at the feral growl coming from the wolf lord. “ If he tries to get near her I will kill him!” Noticing the deep hatred in the aqua colored eyes Miroku only sighed. “ None will move to stop you if that is what you decide, but I fear we may still need him to defeat Naraku.” Kouga didn’t respond. They sat quietly each lost in their own thoughts as the fire crackled and slowly dwindled.

Naraku smiled at the image of the monk and the wolf. So Kouga would appear to be attached to that miko bitch as well…this was going to prove more fun than he thought. The mirror fogged and cleared again to reveal an alert Inuyasha perched in a tree not far from the trio. Slowly Naraku waved his hand and once again the glass fogged and revealed yet another image.

Kikyo stood on a cliff overlooking the village she had just left, then the image split revealing Kagome as she descended to the earth with the Taiyoukai. Staring intently at both faces Naraku’s eyes widened in startled realization. Oh this was too much! Ha Ha Ha Ha! Oh yes he was going to have some fun and very soon.


Sesshomaru watched intently as the miko sat across the desk from him. Instead of bowing her head like any normal human would she held his gaze unwavering. He saw a bit of anger reflected in the brown depths, however it did completely push through the ice that was becoming more and more distinct each time she looked at him. / I wonder if my idiot half-breed brother knows how much he has broken this miko? / A slight frown marred his face when he asked, “ You will answer this Sesshomaru’s questions regarding your village wench.”


He expected a flare of her temper and a tirade. Instead he got an icy calm tone that was almost identical to his. “ First and foremost Sesshomaru, my name is Kagome. Not wench, not miko, not bitch, or anything else you and your bastard of a brother persist on calling me by. If you would like answers I will gladly give them IF you can show me the respect I show you.” When she had finished she had no time to react as his body was now in front of the desk and her with his claws digging into her neck. Staring her down with an icy glare he responded. “ This Sesshomaru will address you any way he deems fit, as for comparing me to my brother, make no mistake you are here for Rin but I will not hesitate in pulling the heart from your chest should you address me in such a manner again.” As his eyes narrowed he took in the scent of her blood as his claws pierced her delicate skin just below her chin. Inhaling this he found underneath her unmistakable scent of roses and spice. He did not however scent her fear, which is what he had been hoping for with this display. Looking into her deep brown orbs he again noticed the ice slowly forming inside this woman. “ I will not be treated as common filth, whether that is how you see me or not. I will be called by my name. If I displease you this much then maybe you should just finish what you have started? I can tell you like the feel of my blood on your claws.” As this last was said with one delicate eyebrow raised in question, he jumped back as if scalded.

Settling once again into his chair he sighed resolutely at this woman’s wish for death. Bringing his gaze back to hers he noticed the look of pain in her eyes when she realized he would not grant her silent pleas. Then the icy mask slid back in place as one lone tear escaped the corner of her right eye. Watching it’s path in fascination as it slid down her flawless skin only to drop onto carpet beneath he was snatched back into attention by her next statement, “I will tell you where I come from and explain my well’s secrets as you so fittingly put it. For right now I need to rest from my journeys, if it would please you I will explain everything tomorrow.” He glanced once again into her eyes as if to pry out answers from her soul. Kagome released the breath she had been holding when he gave her slight nod. Getting to her feet she hoped he hadn’t noticed the slight trembling in her form as she made her way to her rooms.

Sango turned back around to face Miroku once again and ask, “ Do you think we’re almost there.” Sighing he brought his hand to cup her cheek before replying as he had done the last 6 times she had asked. “ I am sure that Kouga will let us know when we are close. Don’t worry she will be ok.” But even as he said these words he had his own misgivings on whether or not she would be. Hoping that the wolf lord would indeed warn them when they were becoming close, he let his eyes wander as Sango again faced the front. Catching sight of her lovely * assets * he couldn’t seem to resist the call to caress them. Kouga turned back a half grin splitting his face when he heard a very familiar scream of HENTAI! Knowing what and who had caused the demon slayers out burst he shook his head and gave a slight chuckle. / That monk will never learn. / Attention brought back to his path he pondered when he should stop so they could run through with the plan he had concocted last night in order to rid themselves of a certain half-demon and the other company they keep. Spotting a clearing up ahead he turned to call out to his companions. “ I think we’ll stop here and make camp for the night. There’s a small clearing just up ahead.” Kirara slowly flew down to where the wolf lord stood. Dismounting Miroku and Sango made quick work of setting up camp and working on dinner. Kouga lifted his nose to sniff out where Inuyasha was getting ready to settle in behind them for the night. Shifting slightly to left he also made sure that Naraku’s incarnation Kagura was also settling in. Turning he walked towards the campfire to begin their scheme.

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