The Secrets that We Hold by TheFallenAngel

Heat

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“Thoughts”

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“Flashback”

Heat

With everyone replenished and happy they started the journey once more. However at a slower pace since it was hot and Hoku knew that the heat was going to get to everyone. He knew that the talk he had with Inuyasha had gotten through because when they returned to camp Kagome’s soul was once more whole.

Kagome was running at the head of the pack with Shippo in her arms. Sango and Miroku where flying overhead on Kirara. Inuyasha was bringing up the back of the pack. Hoku decided to drop back and run with Inuyasha. He had a few questions that he wanted to ask.

Keeping pace with Inuyasha he spoke, “Tell me Inuyasha why are you not in the West where you should be?”

Inuyasha almost tripped at the question, “Sesshomaru hates me he tries to kill me every chance he gets.”

Hoku thought on this for a moment before he spoke again. “Tell me Inuyasha do you believe Sesshomaru to be the most powerful demon in these lands.”

Inuyasha considered Hoku for a moment he knew Hoku was trying to explain something to him but he could not figure out what. The heat was making it hard for him to think. He answered honestly, “I believe Sesshomaru is the most powerful demon in the lands.”

Smirking to himself Hoku told Inuyasha something that would send his mind reeling. “If you believe Sesshomaru to be the most powerful demon in the lands Inuyasha then pray tell why would he be trying to kill you would he not just kill you and be done with it?”

Inuyasha’s eyes widened at Hoku logic for he was correct if Sesshomaru really wanted him dead he would be. Confused now Inuyasha asked aloud, “If he does not want me dead then why does he always fight back when we confront each other?”

Hoku chuckled at that, “Think about it Inuyasha Lord Sesshomaru is a Lord he has a reputation to uphold. Could it be possible that he was training you to fight that way you could protect yourself and your pack.”

Once again Inuyasha could not argue with Hoku’s logic. Hoku decided that he had given Inuyasha enough to think about for now so he ran up to run alongside Kagome once more. Leaving Inuyasha to figure out the mystery of his elder brother Lord Sesshomaru.

Glaring at her brother Kagome asked, “Hoku what did you just do?”

Flashing her an innocent smile, “I did nothing dear sister just gave Inuyasha something to consider where it concerns Lord Sesshomaru.”

Eyes wide in shock Kagome was afraid to ask but did so anyway, “Pray tell what did you give him to consider about Lord Sesshomaru?”

Hoku told Kagome of his and Inuyasha’s discussion and her eyes widened in shock when she realized that he was correct. Every time Inuyasha and Sesshomaru fought Sesshomaru could have easily killed Inuyasha but did not. Perhaps Hoku was correct in his assumptions. This would require more thought when the heat was not playing tricks on her.

It was midday and the palace finally came into view. Smiling happily Kagome picked up her pace she had to see Amaya and heal her. She left the others in the dust as she picked up speed. Hoku called out that he would hang back with the others. Kagome however was long gone.

Guards bowed, “Welcome home Lady Kagome.” They chanted upon her entrance into the gates.

A servant bowed to her, “Welcome home my Lady.”

Kagome gave the guards and nod as well as the servant then she spoke, “Take me to Amaya immediately and take my son to my room so that he may rest.”

The servant nodded her head and quickly led her Lady to the healers’ chambers where Lady Amaya was. Once there she gathered Shippo from Kagome and took the kit to her Lady’s rooms.

Kagome’s eyes widened when she saw Amaya and she let out a whimper and was by her side in an instant.

Amaya opened her eyes and gave Kagome a soft small smile, “Oh Kagome it is so good to see you again.”

Tears in her eyes Kagome answered, “Amaya I will save you I will not allow you to die on me.”

Amaya chuckled softly at her, “I do not believe you will be able to little one but you may try if that is your wish.”

Kagome smiled happily as she let her healing powers come to the surface. No one came into the healers chambers when they arrived Hoku could feel Kagome’s powers at work and did not wish to disturb her. Instead he had servants prepare rooms for her friends in the family wing of the palace. Hours after their arrival Hoku felt when Kagome’s powers went back into her body and quickly made his way to where his sister and mate where.

Walking into the room he saw a tired but happy smile on Kagome’s face. Knowing that meant good news he walked over to them.

Placing a hand on Kagome’s shoulder his eyes landed on his sleeping mate, “How is she Kagome?”

Kagome looked at him with a bright smile, “She will be fine Hoku however did you know that she was pupped?”

Hoku’s eyes widened as he shook his head no. Kagome grinned at him as she explained what had caused Amaya to become ill. “Apparently her aura and the pups’ aura were fighting each other and slowly killing each other. I have healed the damage done and placed a barrier around the pup so that their auras will no longer war with each other.”

Hoku grabbed Kagome and hugged her tightly thanking her over and over again. He stayed in the healers chambers as Kagome went to her room to get some much needed rest.

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