Chemical Reaction by Angelic Memories
Cloud of Fury
This is the third entry to Skye’s Seven Deadly Sins Challenge
Prompt: Wrath
Minimum 700 words: 1 017 words used
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Cloud of Fury
Though she wanted a moment to think about what had happened as soon as Sesshomaru pulled away, Kagome wasn’t given the chance. Her life was flipped upside down and inside out the instant the inu released his captivating hold on her. A growl from the male in front of her caught her attention. At first she thought it was her fault. Perhaps unconsciously she had done something to trigger the inu lord’s anger. But she soon heard the growl of another from behind her.
Her eyes widened as she took in the form of the other male who had tracked her done. She wondered if she was dreaming. A pinch would have told her, or so she thought, but she didn’t get an opportunity before Sesshomaru possessively seized her and placed the miko behind him. His defensive stance blocked her entirely from the other’s view.
“Leave,” the inu lord warned with a hiss.
“You… how dare you lay your dirty paws on my Kagome,” the form on the other side of the river shouted.
“This Sesshomaru will not speak twice. You will leave this instance or face the consequences.”
Still confused and uncertain about everything that was going on, Kagome simply listened from behind the inu. Her mind was attempting to grasp the idea that she was being fought over. It was a little uncanny, because there was only one person who took an interest in her. And of course it was just her luck that he would come and find her just when Sesshomaru had decided to kiss her.
“Back off mutt, that’s my woman and I won’t allow you to lay a hand on her.”
Kagome groaned, slightly annoyed that the wolf still didn’t understand that she wasn’t interested. Yet when contemplating her situation, she realized to tell the wolf such a statement in front of Sesshomaru would mean that the inu would get the wrong idea. Yet she had never seen the wolf in the state that he was in. His wrath had grown to such an extent that his eyes were glowing a deep crimson and his usually tan skin was rough and jagged with sharp muscular lines that tightened with his slightly transformed face. Each finger was a deadly point, and there was an aura about him that made her worry for his safety.
The time she had spent with Sesshomaru had been very useful. She knew the power he held, and she was aware that Kouga didn’t stand a chance if they had an all out battle. Worried for her friend’s safety, she realized it would be best to decline his public announcement. At least Sesshomaru logically thought things out, he would see reason where many would not. It would be easier to deal with the inu lord, when he wasn’t so distracted by her scent, because she had this feeling that it was the reason for all the commotion.
“Kouga,” Kagome cleared her throat, the dryness making the ookami’s name crack as the miko spoke, “I’ve told you, you’re just a friend. I don’t want you to think of me as anything more.”
“Kagome you don’t know what you are talking about,” Kouga bit out. “I love you… You’re mine.”
There was something disturbing about the last syllables uttered. It was as if his rage had grown to the point that he was no longer his human conscious self. At the same time, Kagome was pushed to the ground as Sesshomaru threw his body closer to hers. The wolf prince had pounced high into the air, aiming for the inu, but his wrath blinding him of what it was he wanted in the first place. Her head hit something hard as she fell down and the last thing she remembered was the deep snarling of the inu and wolf before her vision blurred to a pitch black.
The first thing she remembered when she woke up was the strange dream she had. But the throbbing of her head made her think again. She cracked her eyes open to find the inu bent over her. She reached out a hand to keep him at bay when he attempted to get closer.
“Where am I?” Kagome asked when she noticed she was in a soft bed with a real mattress, off the floor, a rare luxury of the time.
“My palace,” the inu stated simply.
“Oh… how’s Kouga? You didn’t kill him did you?”
The golden eyes narrowed. Kagome gulped at the deadly gaze greeting her.
“The wolf lives, though barely. It will keep him at bay until things are settled.”
“What do you mean?” the miko asked, as she shimmied upwards trying to sit up.
Sesshomaru assisted her, helping her to lean against the head board. He then reached over to the night stand and placed a tray on her lap. The silver dome was lifted and Kagome’s nose was filled with beautiful aromas.
“You will become this Sesshomaru’s mate. Only I have the power to protect you and keep you pure. In return, when your task is finished and Naraku is defeated, you will bare this Sesshomaru an heir.”
This time it was Kagome’s turn to narrow her eyes. She did not like her life planned out for her. It appeared that she was not cautious enough around the inu and he know thought he had the right to claim her just because she was in his pack. Fed up with the idea of being an object in the eyes of man she pointed to the door.
“Get out,” she shouted angrily. “You can’t control my life anyway you see fit. Until you apologize I will never speak to you again!”
At first the miko thought Sesshomaru would say something, but he stopped in mid breath before frowning in perplexity. Slowly he rose from his seat and he exited the room without another word. Kagome looked at her food with disgust and pushed it to the side. She was still tired and was in no mood to eat. So she curled up to think about the mess of her life.
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Ja ne
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