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This is the first story I've actually allowed people to read. I would love it if people reviewed. I gladly accept flames so long as they are founded. Enjoy …..
Full summary- Kagome is a princess going into hiding for her own protection. Sesshoumaru is the bodyguard assigned to protect her with his life. He is cold, inconsiderate, and an assumed sexist. She is a self-reliant, but kind-hearted girl with a desire to prove her worth to the world. When the two come together, will they change, or will sparks fly?
'thoughts'
"spoken"
Princess Kagome was sprawled out on a large bed in a small room. The content of the room couldn't be identified because of the lack of light. To most anyone, she would appear asleep. She was, however, very much awake.
Kagome sat up quickly and silently. She was sure she had heard movement outside her door. Pausing only a moment to pull a revolver from the holster around her calf, Kagome stealthily crawled off the bed and behind the dresser.
Kagome was unsure now of how many times she had hid behind that same dresser in the past week. Almost every time, she had killed someone. The dresser gave her a distinct advantage. She could see any intruder and have a clear shot if they were an enemy before they even saw her. If they were an ally or friend, she would know them on sight, staying her finger on the trigger.
Kagome stopped trying to mentally count the number of deaths when she sensed, rather than heard, someone standing outside her door. She watched, wary, as the door handle turned. She was relieved to recognize the person standing in the doorway.
Kagome stood slowly, her weapon pointed past her ally, and at an unknown, therefore dangerous, person standing to his left.
"He is, for the moment, unarmed."
Kagome nodded to her ally, an inu-youkai named Shirokiba. Standing 6'3'', with dark hair , purple eyes, and a once young, kind face, now taxed with stress, Shirokiba was always a welcome sight.
Kagome exhaled deeply, lowering her weapon and placing it back in its holster.
Shirokiba, noticing the sigh, commented, "That bad?"
Kagome grimaced, "three in the past two days. I'm not safe here. I was waiting to leave the message with you."
Shirokiba gaped, "you can't be serious?!"
Kagome gave a curt nod, "sorry Shiro-chan."
"You shouldn't be so informal, M'lady."
Kagome regarded the stranger coolly, "may I ask why?"
The stranger now stepped forward, revealing himself to being a young peasant with dark hair and a wearing a cold expression. He spoke softly, "I mean no disrespect, M'lady. He is just below your station."
Kagome's face displayed nothing , but pleasantness. Her voice made her feelings clear, "I'm not sure what makes you think you can say that. I will, however, inform you that you're incorrect. I have known Shiro-chan most of my entire life. I consider him at my level, if not very much above."
The stranger bowed slightly, " I am sorry, M'lady. I did not wish to anger you."
Kagome looked him over. His posture betrayed his anger.
"You know,….." Kagome paused, allowing him to look up, "I don't want you to apologize for anything you're not sorry for."
He angrily opened his mouth to reply, but Kagome cut him off, continuing, "I need to apologize to you. I meant no disrespect by suggesting you were a threat earlier. I also apologize for snapping at you about you're correction of my uttering an incorrect title. I don't like titles and I'm asking that you not use mine. Anyways, what is yours?"
He scowled, " I am below you."
Kagome blinked, "Oh! I d-did- I didn't mean …." at his look she faltered.
"I only meant to ask your name. I am sorry if I offended you." Kagome tried again, " I didn't mean-"
He interrupted, " My name is Sesshoumaru and I take no offense from anyone."
Shirokiba stepped forward intending to reprimand Sesshoumaru for his conduct. Seeing this, Kagome held up her hand.
"I wish him to speak his mind." Kagome turned towards Sesshoumaru. "I'm very glad to make you acquaintance. If you will excuse me…"
In one swift move, Kagome turned, readied her weapon, and pulled the trigger. The shot was followed by a loud thump. Kagome took off, headed downstairs and out the back door… towards the injured man laying in her backyard.
"Please not a friend, please not a friend, please not…….." her verbal wish faded as she saw who was on the ground.
This is the first story I've actually allowed people to read. I would love it if people reviewed. I gladly accept flames so long as they are founded. Enjoy …..
Full summary- Kagome is a princess going into hiding for her own protection. Sesshoumaru is the bodyguard assigned to protect her with his life. He is cold, inconsiderate, and an assumed sexist. She is a self-reliant, but kind-hearted girl with a desire to prove her worth to the world. When the two come together, will they change, or will sparks fly?
'thoughts'
"spoken"
Princess Kagome was sprawled out on a large bed in a small room. The content of the room couldn't be identified because of the lack of light. To most anyone, she would appear asleep. She was, however, very much awake.
Kagome sat up quickly and silently. She was sure she had heard movement outside her door. Pausing only a moment to pull a revolver from the holster around her calf, Kagome stealthily crawled off the bed and behind the dresser.
Kagome was unsure now of how many times she had hid behind that same dresser in the past week. Almost every time, she had killed someone. The dresser gave her a distinct advantage. She could see any intruder and have a clear shot if they were an enemy before they even saw her. If they were an ally or friend, she would know them on sight, staying her finger on the trigger.
Kagome stopped trying to mentally count the number of deaths when she sensed, rather than heard, someone standing outside her door. She watched, wary, as the door handle turned. She was relieved to recognize the person standing in the doorway.
Kagome stood slowly, her weapon pointed past her ally, and at an unknown, therefore dangerous, person standing to his left.
"He is, for the moment, unarmed."
Kagome nodded to her ally, an inu-youkai named Shirokiba. Standing 6'3'', with dark hair , purple eyes, and a once young, kind face, now taxed with stress, Shirokiba was always a welcome sight.
Kagome exhaled deeply, lowering her weapon and placing it back in its holster.
Shirokiba, noticing the sigh, commented, "That bad?"
Kagome grimaced, "three in the past two days. I'm not safe here. I was waiting to leave the message with you."
Shirokiba gaped, "you can't be serious?!"
Kagome gave a curt nod, "sorry Shiro-chan."
"You shouldn't be so informal, M'lady."
Kagome regarded the stranger coolly, "may I ask why?"
The stranger now stepped forward, revealing himself to being a young peasant with dark hair and a wearing a cold expression. He spoke softly, "I mean no disrespect, M'lady. He is just below your station."
Kagome's face displayed nothing , but pleasantness. Her voice made her feelings clear, "I'm not sure what makes you think you can say that. I will, however, inform you that you're incorrect. I have known Shiro-chan most of my entire life. I consider him at my level, if not very much above."
The stranger bowed slightly, " I am sorry, M'lady. I did not wish to anger you."
Kagome looked him over. His posture betrayed his anger.
"You know,….." Kagome paused, allowing him to look up, "I don't want you to apologize for anything you're not sorry for."
He angrily opened his mouth to reply, but Kagome cut him off, continuing, "I need to apologize to you. I meant no disrespect by suggesting you were a threat earlier. I also apologize for snapping at you about you're correction of my uttering an incorrect title. I don't like titles and I'm asking that you not use mine. Anyways, what is yours?"
He scowled, " I am below you."
Kagome blinked, "Oh! I d-did- I didn't mean …." at his look she faltered.
"I only meant to ask your name. I am sorry if I offended you." Kagome tried again, " I didn't mean-"
He interrupted, " My name is Sesshoumaru and I take no offense from anyone."
Shirokiba stepped forward intending to reprimand Sesshoumaru for his conduct. Seeing this, Kagome held up her hand.
"I wish him to speak his mind." Kagome turned towards Sesshoumaru. "I'm very glad to make you acquaintance. If you will excuse me…"
In one swift move, Kagome turned, readied her weapon, and pulled the trigger. The shot was followed by a loud thump. Kagome took off, headed downstairs and out the back door… towards the injured man laying in her backyard.
"Please not a friend, please not a friend, please not…….." her verbal wish faded as she saw who was on the ground.