Aah, here it is – finally.
As my holiday present to all you awesomelicious readers – the second part to my Sirius/Kagome Snapshot ;)
And just for those that enjoyed the first part, and love Sirius/Kagome pairings as much as I do and weren't aware – I am currently writing an ongoing fic of it! XD I began posting it a month after I posted that last oneshot, and am now, as of today, thirteen chapters in! XD
Read it people! I command you!
Lol, just kidding! ;) Kinda, sorta, not really... hehehe XD
Read, review, ENJOY!
Edited to remove review replies and unnecessary ANs.
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—Part Two: Not Just a Challenge—
Introductions were brief, but made all the same. Then they got down to business.
The mission was arduous, yet simple.
Voldemort was well aware of the beings Japan homed. Demons were at equal standing with wizards and witches, an enlightening and refreshing change in Sirius' opinion.
However, it was a far cry from Utopia.
Some demons were either just mindless or evil, and took pleasure in the chaos killing brought forth. Some wizards and witches held the same beliefs as did with the Death Eaters in Britain.
Voldemort saw the opportunity, the possibilities – the power.
And he went for it.
Demons and magic folk both foolishly believed and accepted Voldemort's promises – of pureblood, wizard supremacy and open season on mudbloods and muggles alike.
Their job was to prevent that and take them down – the recruiters and the recruited.
Sirius was to act as a Liason of sorts. Make friends and allies, cement the ties, and quash any supporters of Voldemort from moving to Britain.
They had enough problems as it is.
And if he was able to bring said allies and friends to help overseas – even better.
—o—o—o—o—
Sirius found himself working not only frequently with Kagome, but also getting closer to her as well.
And it wasn't something he complained about either.
The woman was an enigma, and Sirius loved mysteries.
Or better yet, figuring out mysteries. He was just nosy like that.
So, when they weren't busy with the mission, fighting, and almost dying, he focused on getting to know her.
An easy feat when she welcomed him to crash at her shrine.
And somehow, a month passed on.
"Hey, I'm back!" Kagome's voice called out from the front of the house.
Sirius jumped up and jogged out to greet her, grinning widely and getting a grin in return.
Kagome shook her head in amusement, chuckling. "Who needs a dog when I have you to come greet me when I come home?" she murmured wryly, winking at him.
Sirius pouted. "Hey, I am much more lovable than any other dog. And I have a much longer list of tricks to my repertoire," he said, waggling his eyebrows suggestively.
Years of backpacking the country with a man who could be the definition of pervert left her immune to his tactics as she only rolled her eyes, still grinning as she tossed her coat on a hook. "If that was the case, then you wouldn't be using old ones when they clearly don't work," she murmured teasingly.
Sirius huffed playfully. "Oi, I am much smarter than your average dog – and person, I might add!"
Kagome snorted. "This coming from the man who can't be bothered to look both ways?" she shot back, grinning.
Sirius shot up straight, indigent. "Oi! I told you I did! It wasn't my fault the muggle ran the stop sign!"
Kagome rolled her eyes, but it was in a teasing gesture. "Uh huh, sure..." she drawled out playfully.
Playfully, Sirius flung an arm around Kagome's shoulder and pulled her closer. Smirking down at her and relishing in their closeness, he nudged her side teasingly. "Oh, you know you love me," he remarked boastfully.
Kagome snorted. "You were better off as a mutt. Much cuter and much, much more quieter," she muttered, eyes dancing.
Sirius' smirk turned wicked. "Why not? You can even rub my belly," he said devilishly.
Kagome burst out laughing.
Sirius broke out in his signature, million galleon, Marauder grin. It wasn't until he looked closer that his grin faltered. "Long day of demon hunting?" he asked knowingly, eyebrow raised.
Kagome blinked, mimicking him with a raised eyebrow in question.
"You missed one," he murmured gently, tracing a slim, angry red cut along her cheek. "Ah, no, let me," he murmured when she reached up to heal it.
Deftly, he pulled out his wand and waved it, glowing a bright white light as he muttered, "Episkey," before slipping it back into his pocket. "See," he murmured, his voice a lower octave than usual as he traced the trail of skin where the cut was. "Good as new..."
He watched as her long, thick, dark eyelashes fluttered, her gorgeous, deep sapphire eyes gazing up with him softly. "Thanks," she whispered, tone unusually shy.
Sirius couldn't help but grin as he reached over to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear, giving her a flirty wink. "Anytime, love," he said suavely, and it was the genuine emotion in his voice that made Kagome's breath catch. "Can't have a something marring a beautiful face like yours," he told her truthfully.
Kagome glanced away, gaze flickering to the ground. "You'd be surprised how many scars 'demon hunting' can cause... Even I can't heal everything..." she admitted, and if one listened closely enough, they could detect a hint of shame in her tone.
Sirius blinked down at her, and understanding dawned in his gaze. "Hey, love," he murmured, slipping his fingers under her chin and tipping her face up to look at him. "Everyone has scars – inside and out. It doesn't distract from the beauty, only adds depth to it," he said knowingly.
The way Kagome met his gaze, the sheer intensity of the emotion that he inspired shining in those stunning orbs of hers, was something Sirius wouldn't trade for the world.
Just like he wouldn't trade the kiss she gave him in the next second for anything – so soft, so sweet, yet so fiery – full of passion. A paradox, just like the woman herself.
He liked Kagome. Oh, and he knew she liked him. You don't just go almost dying on multiple occasions and risk your life for someone without bonding somehow over it.
And of course, the kiss was an obvious sign as well...
Maybe, when it was time for him to return to Britain, he could convince her to come with him.
To continue their relationship. Take it farther – and not just in the physical sense either.
Who knew?
It might just surprise the both of them...
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For some reason, Sirius Black reminds me of Jack Sparrow. Dark haired, mysterious, ruggedly sexy, playful... and well, ruggedly sexy, lol. And the actor they got to play him as a teen was pretty darn cute as well. Not to mention the teen actor for Remus... hehe ;)
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