Distant Lullabies From Oblivion

Sorry for taking so long to update! With that, on to chapter 6! ^_^
Breakdown: same

Kagome just stared at Naraku, appalled at the words that just left his mouth seconds before. All she could do was stand there and watch as Sesshoumaru attacked Naraku, blinded rage evident in his crimson eyes. [what does he want with me?] she thought. It was then that she noticed that Naraku’s attack lacked vigor and aggressiveness, in fact, he was just dodging. It was a technique that Kagome was very familiar with since she was the one who brought out his inner warrior. [ he’s stalling. What do you have planned?] at this moment, she decided to speak but was cut off by shouts of her group.

She turned around and heard rounds of her team's rifles go off. There was movement outside and knew that her team was engaged in battle. [so, the little fucker brought back up. No matter, It will keep my team occupied for the moment] she thought before speaking.

“There’s a flaw in your claim. See, you’ve already had me,” she heard a growl from Sesshoumaru but continued, “even though it was one time, you still possessed me. As for the greatest accomplishment part, I’m nothing but his greatest failure, a nuisance.”

In order to get a proper response from Naraku, she had to restrain Sesshoumaru. [I need to be careful, he’s the strongest of the group. If Naraku attacks while he’s restrained, death will surely follow]. But as she did so, Sesshoumaru was not cooperating. She had to stand beside him to keep the restraints as strong as they could be but all that did was give him an opportunity to dig his head in to the crook of her neck. [if it calms him down, then I guess I have no choice] she sighed.

“Seems he’s changed his mind about you. To answer your first question, it is what you were led to believe. You are a unique being even among the experimentations. You have unlocked power after power but you have not reached an end. It is because you are a being that evolves continuously, it takes you days to accomplish what took the human race millions of years. You will survive while the rest perish. Second,” he paused and looked her straight in the eye, “I may have possessed your body, but I want all of you...I want your heart. It is then that my possession will be complete.”

Kagome just stood there, astonished by what he said. [how does he know that? He has to be lying. What is going on?]. “I don’t love you, nor will I ever. I loved once, and look at where that got me. I have greater things to do like kill you and get on with my life.” she felt Sesshoumaru stiffen at the reminder of what he did to her but she ignored it. She didn’t care anynmore, she just wanted this shit to end.

“Aren’t you curious as to how I know so much about you? How I know that you don’t sleep, how I know that the beautiful tattoos that I traced on our single night of passion expand with every kill, and how you’re powers will fully awaken when they make they’re way over your heart?” Naraku looked at her like he wanted to eat her alive. [I’m a reluctant obsession. Lucky me] she thought sarcastically.

Sesshoumaru snarled into her hair at the mention of their past intimate encounter. She’s had it with him, he was acting like a child. She moved away, earning another growl. But it was cut off when she hit a pressure point behind his ear, rendering him unconscious. [good. Now I can continue without interruptions].

“If you’re going to tell me, then just tell me. Don’t ask questions on what you are going to reveal shortly after” she replied haughtily.
Naraku chuckled. “Impatient as always. Very well. See, you were not the first experiment,” seeing her eyes widen, he continued, “it is true you were the first documented one but not the real first. They had a practice run.”

He moved toward the other side of the warehouse where the darkness was not as dominant. “seeing so many memories of your prey can bring about a headache, but it’s well worth it when you find what you seek. An ability that I have come to appreciate and tolerate.”

“One of the memories I gained access to involved you not feeling well. Constantly throwing up, moodiness, and slight weight gain.” he turned to her at this point and was about to continue before he was cut off.

“I was not pregnant. Vampires don’t get pregnant, I was just adjusting to the change. The doctors told me so. Tell me, how can you create life from the dead?” she asked, thinking she had made her point.

“That is what they thought as well. the only ones who could reproduce in a vampire state are the royals like Sesshoumaru, but they can only do so after they find the one who is able to meet the specific needs of their vampiric essense...acceptance is another word for it."

"Enough Naraku! i don't want to hear your lies!" Kagome interrupted, but he just continued like she never spoke.

"Even then, vampire women are sterile so they have to find a human and impregnate them before the actual ritual to assure that their vampiric bloodline will continue after the mating. Sesshoumaru skipped that part with you because that wasn't what he wanted...atleast from you. But the truth is, you were pregnant and I have the memories to prove it. You were the only one of the vampires who was able to reproduce and have full blooded offspring.”

Kagome had heard enough. “shut up!I don’t want to hear it anymore.” but he continued again, unaware of the changes occurring around him and Kagome.

“Four months later, you assumed that the adjustment was complete since you felt normal but in reality they had removed your daughter from you during a “routine” check up. You remember right? The one time when they sedated you so that they could see if all the transformation was complete.”

“STOP!!!!” she yelled as she fell to her knees. She wondered if it was truth or lie but what he was saying was exact... truth overrode the lie. [ he's breaking me from the inside. i can't let that happen but i-i need to know...what happened to the child?].

“your daughter was the first experiment, fresh out of the womb. They studied her like a lab rat. They wanted to know what to expect when they put you through the process but knew that it might not be exact: she was a developing being and you were newly changed. Sesshoumaru ordered the whole thing and set her for termination after the study. Wouldn’t do him any good if word got out about his bastard daughter.”

Kagome’s roar bounced off of the walls. Her power cracked walls and broke windows. Her glowing dark pools of amethyst scanned their surroundings frantically, like a predator seeking its prey. When her eyes landed on Sesshoumaru, she made her way toward his unconscious body and punched the floor by his head, pieces sent flying into his white tresses. Her rage filled words filled the warehouse, “I will destroy you and everything you stand for...mark my words, by the end of this ordeal, you will beg me to take your life!” and with that, she extracted her fist from the floor and turned to Naraku: he was gone.

Her team came in and Sango reported. “the target has left the premises along with his followers. What are your orders?”

“we will return to the vampire hideout. We need a new battle plan and supplies.” she tilted her head toward Sesshoumaru and said “carry him back, won’t do us any good if we forget him and leave him to die.” [atleast not yet].

They did as they were told. They never questioned her orders. The only thing they didn’t realize was the fact that the change in battle plan was a voiced thought on something completely different...she was referring to the battle plan for her private war with Sesshoumaru.


There you have it! A little longer but the info is much needed. Until next time!