Touches of Ice by Luvz Fluffy-sama

Chapter One

Summary: {AU-ish, OOC, OC} Kagome has this hidden talent, that only her family knows about. Of course, it's more like a curse than a talent because it can manipulate Kagome by her dreams. What will happen to her? SessKag

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. However, I do own Shicai, Rayn, Rysin, and any other characters that are not from the Anime/Manga. If you want to use my OC's, ask before you do, please?

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Touches of Ice,

Chapter One

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Lightening flashed across the nighttime sky. Rain falling mercilessly onto the cold, hard ground. Thunder rolled in the background. It seemed to worsen with every beat of her broken heart. She slowly tilted her head to face the sky, an onslaught of rain soaking her to what seemed like her core. She let the rain wash over her, hoping that maybe it would wash everything away. Her silent tears mixed with the rain, making it appear as though she was not, and had not been crying.

The miko did not care that she would probably catch her death out in the harsh wintery weather. She thought that dying would feel nice at the time. She was all alone, no one to do what she needed, and wanted most. Someone to hold her. Not like one of her friends kind gestures, or a family members attempt to help make her feel better. But, someone who could hold her like she meant the world to them. Like if they let go, they would lose her forever.

The miko felt terrible on the inside. The pain she went through every day for so very long finally went over the edge of a cliff. She didn't care about anything at the moment. Just the pain that was in her heart. The pain that made her want to scream, to cry, to kill, anything to make it disappear. The pain twisting about inside her heart, tearing all emotional strings. Making her a walking icicle.

The miko was aware that it was dangerous for her to be out, and alone. But she couldn't take it anymore. It was too much to handle. Watching everyone being slaughtered right in front of her very own eyes, and knowing that there was nothing she could do. Knowing that her dream would be reality if she didn't leave them. She hated it, the anger from it was coursing through her blood, even after all the tears she cried.

Narrowing her eyes slightly, the miko thought she saw someone walking toward her. She sensed a demonic aura rolling off of the approaching stranger. It wasn't evil, but it wasn't pure either. The miko hid behind some bushes, in hopes that the demon wouldn't sense her presence, but the miko knew better of that. She really didn't know why she was hiding, she didn't care if she died. Besides, she was a miko, she could easily kill any demon that apposed her.

The demon got closer and closer, allowing the miko to get a good look at their face. She gasped when she took in what was before her.

There stood the mighty and proud youkai that was Lord of the western lands, Sesshomaru. The half-brother to her old love, also. God, tears threatened to fall at the thought of how he hurt her. Sesshomaru must have heard her gasp, because he suddenly looked at the bush she was hiding behind.

Sesshomaru walked over to the bush and a smirk graced his lips. He had thought before he reached this area that someone else was already here, but he did not expect it to be that miko that traveled with his damned half-brother.

Sesshomaru noticed the smell of salt and water mixed together coming from the girl. And he silently wondered why she had been crying. Sesshomaru decided that he would get her to face him, just to see her reaction, so he called to her.

"Miko, why are you in my lands? Why are you not with my damn half-brother, and the rest of that puny little group you have?" Sesshomaru inquired.

Instead of answering, or screaming, the miko stepped out from behind the bush from which she was using to hide. She faced Sesshomaru, looking him straight in the eyes, not blinking even once.

To say that Sesshomaru was shocked, would be an understatement. Not only did the girl not scream for his stupid half-brother, she stepped out from what she thought was going to hide her and looked him straight in the eyes. The last person who had the courage to look him straight in the eyes was currently dead.

Slightly annoyed by the piercing gaze coming from the miko, Sesshomaru spoke again.

"I will ask you one more time human. Why are you here in the western lands, and not with Inuyasha and the rest of that group?"

This time Kagome spoke, the ice dripping from her voice rivaled that of Sesshomaru.

"I did not know I was on your lands Sesshomaru. I assure you that I will be gone soon, as I have no intention of staying. If you wish to kill me for intruding on your land, then go on and get it over with. Otherwise, I would like to be left alone for a short time." Kagome spoke, not even trying to hide the frigid sound of her voice.

Sesshomaru was a bit taken back at how cold, and emotionless her voice was. He was not used to hearing her sound as cold as himself, if not colder. Of course, he had never heard her speak many times before, but, the times that he had she did not sound like that.

"I see, and why is it that you did not answer my other question?"

Kagome paused a second, wondering if she should tell the demon why she left. There was no reason to tell him, but, she decided she would anyway.

"I am no longer needed for finding the shards, and so I decided that I would travel around on my own, gathering shards myself." Kagome said, it was partly a lie, but Sesshomaru didn't need to know that. She was not needed for gathering shards anymore, but she wasn't gathering shards on her own, and had no intention of it.

"Why is it that they no longer need your ability to sense the shards? They couldn't have found someone else with your ability. It is too rare." Sesshomaru questioned himself. Why was he asking all these questions? Did the answers really matter to him? No, not really.

Kagome paused a minute before answering Sesshomaru's question. She was wondering if maybe she should have said anything the start with. Probably not, but since she had, she would have to finish answering his questions. After all, he is the great Lord Sesshomaru.

"They have found a replacement, well, at least one of them has. The others are not happy that I left. On another fact, I could not stay anyway. I would only bring pain to them." Kagome said, her voice full of sadness because she wasn't with her friends. Even though it was her choice to leave.

Sesshomaru thought over what she said for a moment, silently wondering what she meant by saying she would only bring them pain. His demon curiosity getting the better of him, and he asked her what she meant. Then silently stood there waiting for a reply.

Kagome thought about the best way to tell him. But she was getting cold, and was very weak from running so much. Speaking of being cold, her body suddenly felt extremely cold.

Sesshomaru wondered if the human miko was going to answer his question or not, but then noticed how she was shivering. It was then that he noticed how soaked she was. Sighing inwardly, he thought over what he should do. All he wanted to do was leave her there to die, but if Rin ever found out that Kagome was dead, she would probably revert back to the way she once was. He didn't want his charge to do that.

Kagome coughed lightly behind her hand. She groaned in frustration. Now, not only was she going to be heart broken for a while, she was also going to be sick, and alone in the wilderness to look after her lonesome self. It was terrific!

"If you must know why I'm not with Sango and the others, it is because of your damn brother. I also have other reasons, but they do not concern everyone in this damned world." Kagome said, her voice as frigid as before again, no longer holding sadness in it.

Sesshomaru was about to say something back to her, but Kagome started falling forward. She waited for the impact of the hard, cold, and muddy ground, but it never came. Right before she passed out, she thought she felt something strong catch her.

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Kagome was currently too engrossed in a dream to realize that she was flying with Sesshomaru on his cloud back to his castle. Moaning quietly in her sleep, the great dog demon looked at her with disgust.

'Why the hell am I taking her back to the castle with me again?' Sesshomaru thought, trying to figure out why this voice in his head wouldn't shut up until he was taking her back to his castle with him.

Kagome mumbled in her sleep, her words catching the attention of the great demon lord.

"Dad please... Please..." It sounded as though she was pleading with someone. But who?

Sesshomaru silently wondered what could have happened to her in the past. Not that he cared. He didn't give a damn if the girl died right then and there. She was just a damned human, the lowliest of all species in his eyes.

Kagome rolled over, almost falling off the cloud. Which caused Sesshomaru to sigh, he was thankful that they were almost to his castle. Then he could have the castle's doctor look over her, and then have her on her way.

It seemed that fate had different plans in mind.......

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An hour or two later, they had arrived at his castle. Kagome was still sleeping, and for that he was thankful. It was strange enough that he had brought a human back to his home. The only human ever allowed to set foot in his home was Rin, and he had intended on keeping it that way.

Just before landing on the ground he wrapped his tail around the human's body so that when he landed, she wouldn't hit the ground and wake up. He would rather deal with an unconscious miko, than a conscious one.

A guard made his way to Sesshomaru. He was a young phoenix demon, around Inuyasha's age. So, if he was human, he would be around seventeen years old.

"My Lord." Was all the guard spoke, whilst bowing to Lord Sesshomaru.

With a flick of Sesshomaru's wrist, the guard was standing upright and looking straight in front of himself. The quizzical look in his eyes not going by without Sesshomaru noticing. Sesshomaru figured he wanted to know why he had an unconscious human with him, but he never explained himself to a guard before, and he sure as hell wasn't about to start now.

"Shicai, go tell Rayn to go to the guest chambers in the west wing. Her medical assistance is needed immediately." Sesshomaru said, and then not giving the phoenix demon a second glance, walked into his castle of a home.

Sesshomaru seemed to glide through the winding halls, Kagome still wound in his tail. He walked for what seemed to be hours, and finally came to a stop in front of a deep blue colored door.

Sesshomaru opened the door, went over to the bed and laid the girl upon it.

Not even thirty seconds passed before Rayn was knocking on the already open door. After knocking to let her Lord know she was there, even though he probably already knew, she walked over to the bed.

"You sent for me My Lord?" Rayn said, bowing to Sesshomaru before standing upright again.

Sesshomaru didn't even seem to acknowledge Rayn's presence. No movement was made, except for the rising and falling of their chests. That is, until Sesshomaru answered her.

"Yes, this human is in need of your assistance." Sesshomaru stated, his voice cold.

Rayn looked at Sesshomaru like he was insane. Her treating a human? Yes, she treats Rin, but that's different. Rin is her master's charge, she would be killed if she did not tend to Rin.

"A human My Lord?" Rayn questioned, wondering if she was actually dreaming.

"Yes Rayn. She is becoming ill and is a friend of Rin's." Sesshomaru stated as if it was the obvious.

Rayn still looked like she was in shock, but went about the task of looking the girl over. After a moment, she turned to Sesshomaru and spoke.

"She has an illness of some sort, My Lord. I do not know what kind. I do believe that she will need a fresh set of clothing, and a bath. Plenty of rest, also. I also don't believe that she should be out in the weather for at least a week, but that depends on how fast her human body heals, if it heals." Rayn said, and then set about getting one of the servants to get her changed into some fresh clothing. She could bathe her own self when she woke.

'This is just bullshit! I should have just left her there to die. Now I'm stuck with her here for who knows how long!' Sesshomaru sighed inwardly, and then looked at the unconscious girl that was oblivious to what was going on around herself. 'She does look peaceful while she's sleeping. Wait, what am I thinking?'

The servant that Rayn had instructed to change Kagome arrived at Kagome's room just moments after she was told to do so and found Sesshomaru standing there seemingly deep in thought. She knocked lightly on the door, hoping to catch his attention. When Sesshomaru turned to face her, she got slightly scared. He had an annoyed look gracing his handsome face, and that was not good.

"My Lord, could you please wait outside while I change her clothing?" The unidentified servant asked, mildly surprised that she didn't stutter while trying to speak.

Sesshomaru said nothing, just walked out the door, closing it behind himself.

Inside the room, the servant was getting a fresh set of clothing from the closet. She took a deep blue kimono that had crimson sakura's upon it out, and went back over to Kagome.

When the servant was almost right there at Kagome, she noticed that she was starting to awaken. She took a few cautious steps toward the miko. She was afraid of what the miko would do to her when she was fully awake. She had sensed Kagome's power before she got to the room, and didn't want to get purified.

Kagome slowly opened her eyes, blinking a few times to get them to focus so she could see her surroundings clearly.

The first thing Kagome noticed was that a demon was in her room. Sitting up abruptly, Kagome looked at the demon with bored eyes.

"G–Good day Miss." The servant stuttered out fearfully.

The servant noticed that her eyes where much like Sesshomaru's. And only one word could really describe the look in Sesshomaru's eyes. Frigid.

Kagome looked around the room and took in her surroundings. The basics. A bed, an armoire, and a few other minor things. Kagome looked at the demon who was in front of her to and to her right. She was wearing a plain brown kimono. She as fairly tall, and had black hair that went to her waist, and baby-blue eyes.

"Who are you?" Kagome's voice scared the servant. It sounded as glacial as her eyes looked, if not more.

"I–I'm Rysin, Miss. I'm a servant here at Lord Sesshomaru's home." The servant, now known as Rysin, replied. The fear in her voice was very obvious, which caused Kagome to smirk.

"Lord Sesshomaru's, huh? Where is Lord Sesshomaru at? I wish to speak with him." Kagome softened the sound of her voice just a little so the servant wouldn't be so afraid. She didn't want to be accused of scaring her to death. Not that she cared if that was to happen, she just didn't want to be killed for scaring someone with her icy voice.

Rysin silently thanked the gods that the girl's voice didn't sound the same as it did the last time she spoke. And she had a strange feeling that it didn't sound the same because the girl knew that she was scared.

"Lord Sesshomaru is waiting right outside the door. I asked Milord leave so I could change your clothing." Rysin wondered what the girl would say to her about changing her clothing.

"As you can see, I'm awake now and can handle myself. If you wouldn't mind, I would like to be alone when I change." Kagome said icily, and then motioned to the door signaling that Rysin should leave.

Rysin looked at Kagome a minute, and the proceeded to walk out of the room, closing the door behind herself. Upon exiting the room, she turned to Sesshomaru and started explaining to him what happened.

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