Deceit, Lies and Malice

(FanFiction/Inuyasha/Angst)

By Danyealle

Chapter 3

Inuyasha sensed his half-brothers’ powerful aura before he could see him.  Hopping down out of the tree he had been perched in, he gathered up Kagomes’ pack.  When the taiyoukai finally appeared with the sleeping miko cradled gently in his arms Inuyasha was waiting for him at the edge of the camp, far away from his sleeping pack.

Quickly, Sesshomaru made his way over to the hanyou, keeping a wary eye on the sleepers for any sign of waking.

Once next to him, Sesshomaru held her gently while Inuyasha quickly stripped her of the sleeping bag and gently eased her robe and slippers on her.  He then slid her slightly deflated pack on his half-brothers should.  Instead of stepping back and letting Sesshomaru go he gazed down into her sleeping face, feeling his heart break a little.

Looking at the boys’ face, Sesshomaru felt for him.  Quietly, he said, “Inuyashas, I assure you I will keep my word.  I won’t keep her from you.  You know as well as I that she is safe with me and I will protect her.”

Nodding, Inuyasha sighed, his eyes never leaving her face, “I know that.  Kagomes’ right, this whole situation isn’t fair.”

Sighing, the taiyoukai nosed, “I agree, it isn’t.  Blame Naraku.  But, until the mess ends we just have to deal with it as it is.”  He said in a voice that was meant to be soothing.

Nodding, Inuyasha said nothing.  Reaching out, he pulled aside the robe, exposing her right shoulder, and looked at his brother mating mark.  Instantly, he felt a lump in his throat and a heavy knot in his stomach.  Looking up at Sesshomaru, who seemed to understand what he wanted to do and nodded, he then leaned forward and kissed then nuzzled the mark gently.  It was his way of conveying to Kagome and Sesshomaru both that he approved of the mating. 

After brushing her hair off her forehead gently he stepped back.  Swallowing the lump of tears that had grown in his throat, he said, “Be patient with her and don’t let your temper flair.  You know what she’s like.  She’s bound to be a bit upset for a few days so she’ll be short tempered and emotional.  Getting gruff with her or ordering her around will just make it worse.  Well… You know what she can be like.”  He sighed, looking up at Sesshomaru.

Initially, Sesshomarus’ first instinct was to tell the boy he didn’t need instructions on how to deal with his mate but he managed to push it aside.  He understood the boy was just trying to protect the woman he loved in the same way he, himself, was.  “I will treat her with patience and understanding Inuyasha.  Be assured of that.”  He said quietly.

Nodding, Inuyasha turned away, afraid he wouldn’t be able to control the tears that were still threatening.  “Tell her we’ll get there as soon as we can but it’s going to take a few days.”

“I will.”  Sesshomaru replied quietly.  He put a hand on the boys’ shoulder and gave it a reassuring squeeze.  Stepping back, his cloud formed under his feet then he began moving west, the sleeping woman cradled gently to his chest.

Turning around, Inuyasha watched them until they vanished from sight.  Then, with a heavy sigh, said softly, “I love you Kagome and will see you soon.”

Rolling up her sleeping bag, he hopped into the nearest tree and leaned against the trunk, clutching it to his chest.  “I’m going to make you pay for this Naraku, I swear I will if it’s the last thing I ever do!”  He said softly, voice thick.  A lone tear slipped down her cheek as he looked off the direction Sesshomaru had left with her.