She asked for his touch…begged for it…Far be it for Miroku to deny a lady what her heart desired…after all what true gentleman would?
Chivalry By: Delirious[The Gentleman]
I stood next to Inuyasha, as his ears twitched this way and that. I secretly wondered if he was even aware that they did that…
"Myouga? You little traitor…where are ya?"
I watched as a small dot jumped this way and that, eventually reaching Inuyasha's arm. The demon flea looked somewhat offended, but Inuyasha naturally did not notice. "Mi-iord" he stuttered, "I am your most loyal subject…Milord…"
"Yeah whatever Myouga…I don't want to hear your excuses, just tell me what you're here for?"
"Milord…I have heard rumors of a jewel shard…" The little flea began as he secretly tried to steal a bit of blood from his master's arm.
Inuyasha squashed the flea's head without a second thought, and continued to speak, "Well what are ya waiting for, and tell me where it is, so we can go get it."
"Milord, it is not that simple. As you know, there are certain places that humans are not allowed to go…" Myouga then stole a glance in my general direction.
"Get to the point flea." Inuyasha growled, as he grew impatient.
"Well this place is somewhat like that, humans are allowed there, but they will have to be an expert at defending themselves…if they wished to remain unharmed. The village's leader, Ryu, holds the jewel shards. He is not a particularly strong demon, thus the need for the jewel shards, but Ryu does have much influence and power in his village. He is protected by many demons, but I have no doubt that you could steal the shards, if you were not…well…weighed down…" The flea kept his gaze down, and I knew that he was trying to avoid my gaze, thinking that he had offended me. For a moment, I will admit that I was somewhat hurt at the mention of now uselessness, but I quickly perked up.
To make sure that he knew that I did not hold a grudge against him, I lightly patted the flea, careful not to squash him. Yes, I was of no real use at the moment to my group, well not in the conventional way. I was learning how to tap into my spirit energy. If I could learn to fight with that, then I could once again help my friends in battle, but I had much work to do.
I turned away from Inuyasha and his servant, to alert the rest of my group of Myouga's presence. I walked down the dirt path, with a jump in my step; I had big plans for my new power. I become lost in fantasies about my power becoming legend, and hearing beautiful women see me coming into their village, and all of them, married or not, instantly flocking to me…calling my name…'Miroku-sama! Miroku-sama! Let me bear your child!'…Music to my ears.
"Miroku-sama…"
"We LOVE you, Miroku-sama!"
"Ladies…there is enough of me to-"
Before, I could get to the considerably "good" part of my fantasy, I was ripped from my daydream, by a red fuzz ball that came hurling at me. With my quick reflexes, I caught the object with ease, and watched as an infant fox uncurled itself. "Miroku!" the child yelled with glee. I raised an eyebrow, but quickly smiled. Since when did Shippou give me such a warm reception? I wish Sango would take lessons from the kid.
"Hello Shippou…where are the others?"
"Sango is taking a bath, and she says that you will not have that new hand for long, if you dare spy on her." I looked down at my kazaana free hand, and held back a gulp. I suppose, everyone has the right to bath in privacy…
"But, Kagome is Kaede's hut." The child offered. I nodded and decided that Kagome would have to do. We walked the rest of the way to Kaede's hut, with Shippou chattering on about what he and Kirara had done for the better part of the morning. (Finally) We reached the hut, and the boy slid off my shoulders and went to greet Kagome. I reached the doorframe and watched amusement as Kagome was greeted with the gusto that I was. At least I am not the only one…
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"I think it would be best, Milord, if you were to stay in Ryu's village for a time. You and Lady Sango should become somewhat known, it will be easier for the two of you to become trusted by the natives, and it will be easier for you to get into Ryu's castle without any suspicion."
We all sat in Kaede's hut as Myouga once again replayed the story that he had told Inuyasha and I. When he was done, the room became quiet, and I could feel Sango and Inuyasha trying to avoid looking at Kagome and I. I being the well-adjusted Houshi that am took no offense to the insinuation, but the young miko was not taking things quite as well. I did not have to look at her, to know that her cheeks had gone red with embarrassment, and that she too was hopelessly looking at her feet. The girl was an open book; you could read her every thought just by looking into her pretty face.
"It would seem that we might have to split up for a few days, ne?" Sango said, breaking the silence. Her eyes met mine and I understood what she was trying to do. She and I would have to keep the peace between Inuyasha and Kagome. One wrong word, and the future girl would be bounding off to well, and Inuyasha would be impossible to deal with from the on.
"Yes, but Kagome and I will be fine. She can help me train, eh, Kagome?" I looked into her blue gray eyes, secretly pleading with her. Praying to Buddha that she would not let her hurt blind her. I saw a spark of understanding, as she nodded silently. I let out a small sigh, and turned to Inuyasha, knowing that he would be harder to keep quiet.
"What are waiting around here for? Sango and I will go steal the jewel and be back in a week or two. Because, Miroku and Kagome-" But Inuyasha was thankfully cut off by Myouga stealing some blood. Inuyasha then turned his attention to killing the flea, but I saw with delight that Myouga winked at Sango and I. Thanks Myouga…
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Kagome and I watched as Inuyasha, Sango, and Kirara practically flew through the air, at top speed. We stood there long after the three had disappeared from our view. We just stood. Kagome's presence left me feeling somewhat calm and serene, and I admit that I enjoyed it. I slowly inched towards her; I could tell that she was too deep in her thoughts to notice my approaching hand. I hesitated for a moment; surely she would catch me before I could get all the way. She was surely playing with me, letting me think that I could get there…no one could be that distracted.
I decided that I would chance it, risk losing my kazaana free hand…I closed my eyes waiting for the pleasure pain of Kagome's open palm slamming against my soft cheek. But it never came, and for a moment I relished in the feeling of my hand sliding up her shirt, touching the small of her back, slowly creeping towards her bottom. My eyes snapped open, and I looked down at her with surprise, I found that her pretty eyes were closed and she was biting her lip. At that moment, time stopped, as I watched with astonished eyes as she had look of…pleasure…clearly written across her face.
Yep, she was definitely an open book, perhaps…I could help remedy that…or use it to my advantage.
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[The Lady]
I was standing there like a fool, watching Sango and Inuyasha ride off to fight the Demon Ryu. They had not even considered taking me along, although my skills are improving. Why won't anyone acknowledge that? I was getting better with my bow and arrow, and my miko skills were stronger than ever. I wasn't useless, and I could fend for myself. One day, Inuyasha is truly going to need me, and no one else is going to be around, then he will see. Then, perhaps he will appreciate me. Goodness knows he isn't the only one.
I turned to the handsome man watching the rest of our group with an intent look on his face. I could only imagine that he was probably sorrowful about having Sango gone from his grasp for so long. It seemed that I wasn't the only one with problems.
At least Miroku won't be alone. I fear that although he pretends to be fine without his air void, he is actually repressing…
Before I could I finish the thought, a burning sensation…an explosion of heat coursed through me. It was as if a fire had spread throughout my limbs, and I could do nothing, except close my eyes. I guessed that this was what be electrocuted would feel like, before the pain hit. I did not want to think, I did not want to inspect where the feeling had originated, so I bit my lip from saying anything. Soon, I became too curious, and I let my eyes flutter open, only to wish that I could shut them again. I was in a rather…compromising situation. Miroku's lecherous hand was gently sliding up and down my back, stopping to touch my butt every so often. All the while, he was staring at me, with the most confused look on his handsome face. With wide eyes I realized that Miroku was the fire that continued to run through me. My blue eyes rounded and I suppressed a moan, instead I opted for a gasp.
My body was begging me to move closer to his addictive touch, but what was left of my fragile mind told me to flee, get as far away from temptation as possible. Deciding to listen to my brain, I slowly backed away from him, as I breathed in deeply, still feeling the lingering sensation of his misplaced hand. I continued to back away cautiously, before I broke out into a run that would have rivaled Koga's speed.
I ran without any intent of ever stopping. I had no direction and I did not want one. I tried my hardest to concentrate on running, and not on what just happened. I could not and didn't wrap my mind around what had just happened. All I know is have made a complete fool of myself in front of the Houshi, but the bad part really was, I was seriously beginning not to care. When that thought hit me, I immediately halted all of my movements. I don't care…what?
All I could think of was the sudden pull I felt towards Miroku and the heated feeling I got from his touch. I shivered involuntarily. With the shiver came realization, which made me fall to my knees. Suddenly, I was attracted to Miroku, extremely attracted. And, I can't help wanting him to touch me again. And…we are going to be virtually alone, for a couple of days…or weeks.
"Oh Kami- Sama…"OOoOoOoO
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