The Snow Angel by SunsetMiko

The Revelation

Chapter 39 - The Revelation *Ribbon* (Skye's Weekly Challenges)

Inuyasha spent the remainder of the night watching Sesshoumaru. The bastard was far too close to Kagome for his liking, but there was nothing he could do to stop it. He couldn't understand why the miko had allowed him to hold her like he had, or why she had held him back. The realization that the taiyoukai was interested in his miko had him on edge to the point where he was trying to blink as little as possible. He was afraid that the moment his eyes closed, something terrible would happen.

It simply didn't make sense. Why would the Lord of the Western Lands suddenly want a human miko? He barely knew her! Sesshoumaru had, before showing up at the village a few days earlier, only been in Kagome's presence for maybe a half-hour total since she had first come to the Feudal Era. What in the world could have happened to cause this sudden interest?

This revelation had, however, explained a lot of things. He hadn't understood why Sesshoumaru showed concern over Kagome's depression back in Kaede's hut a few days before. The hanyou had also caught the taiyoukai watching her more than a few times during their journey. His questions at the inn about his mating the miko suddenly made sense, too. He was checking to see if he had any competition!

Inuyasha grinned suddenly as a thought struck him. He actually wished  Kouga would drop by and put on his usual display of affection for Sesshomaru. Perhaps then, Sesshoumaru would decide she wasn't worth the trouble of fighting over courting rights. Even if he didn't, Inuyasha knew that he would enjoy the confrontation. Kouga was arrogant, with little to no sense of self-preservation when it came to Kagome, and he wouldn't hesitate to fight the taiyoukai. Yes, Sesshoumaru would beat him easily, but at least then the hanyou would have one less suitor to stress over. Plus, if the taiyoukai killed the wolf, which the miko considered an ally and just a friend, she would never forgive him. That would wrap things up with a nice little bow.

In the morning, he would have to find a way to speak with Kagome. He needed to make her aware of Sesshoumaru's interest in her. Inuyasha hoped  she would tell  the taiyoukai there was no chance so he would give up, but he knew it wasn't likely. The hanyou mentally groaned. He did not want to have to deal with another guy chasing after her, oblivious to the fact that they had no chance.

How he wished he could just whisk her away. Too bad she wouldn't allow it. She was invested now in the whole barrier issue. She had discovered she could help the taiyoukai with his situation, and there would be no talking her out of it. Inuyasha was stuck running interference as best he could until the barrier was destroyed and Sesshoumaru could go home. Why did the miko have to be so caring? Why couldn't she just tell the Western Lord to fuck off and deal with his own problems? Inuyasha sighed heavily, his gaze darkening as he continued to glare at his half-brother. This was entirely the taiyoukai's fault.

 

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