Title: It's a Dog's World.
Rating: Teen.
Summary: What happens when 'The Great Lord Sesshomaru' is... tickled?
Claimer: I own Koshi.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Inuyasha series, it belongs to Rumiko Takahashi.
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"Dog Talking"
'Mind Talking'
Thought's
"Normal Speaking"
"Beast Talking"
"Talking to Beast"
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Kagome Higurashi shivered as the cold winter air swept against her neck and face, the scarf not even able to deflect the cold snowy wind. Her furry black boots reached the middle of her shin and provided a good amount of warmth. But her sweatpants begged to differ. They were one of the warmest pants she had and the most comfortable of all. It was the only reason she picked them for a day like today, but even they were not much help against the below zero weather.
However, she continued walking her large, fluffy, black dog. He seemed to not mind the weather, his fur being warmer than anything humans could make or even think of for that matter. His name was Koshi; he was a loving, protective, and very cuddly dog. He was up to her hip and still even a puppy. Though that was only possible considering his demon heritage, even though he was a demon he only had used this form, not really liking it when people stared at him.
Kagome was a good caretaker and he couldn't ask or even think about another person as good as her. He could feel the miko energy that emanated from her in gentle waves, even though it was deadly, it was surprisingly soothing to the body and mind. When he had first met her, he had been scared to death, but found her to be very gentle and nice. Even when he backed away from her she spoke to him in his mind. Soothing him and telling him she wouldn't harm him no matter what. He had been shocked to find she already knew he was a demon and could understand her.
Koshi's train of thought was broken when he felt three very powerful aura's headed towards their destination. The park. One was more powerful than the rest and another was half as powerful as that one, the last one however was not as powerful and Koshi knew he could even take him; he could also take the second most powerful youkai too. Koshi realized that the least powerful one was a mere half-demon and he found a fourth aura with them. A human. His eyes widened slightly.
'Koshi, what's wrong?' Kagome's voice asked gently. He cocked his head towards her and stared at her with his large coal black eyes.
'It seems three powerful aura's are headed to Shikon park, and there is a human woman with them. I believe she bares the mark of one of the demons, and I am going to guess it's the most powerful males mate.' Koshi rumbled softly. He started his slow, calculated trot down the sidewalk and towards the park.
No matter what, He told himself, I will protect my Kagome. Even if I have to die.
He slowed a little and rubbed against her leg comfortingly. He could feel the nervousness in her and it worried him. The males were strong but he had a strong doubt they would hurt her for being a miko. She always kept her aura wild and untamed, untrained on purpose. Kagome was a very skillfully trained miko, Kaeda, her teacher/friend/grandmother had trained her and her grandfather had also trained her when she turned fifteen.
They entered the park slowly and walked over the the bench. Shikon park was the only park that aloud the dogs to roam free with the people. But there were a few rules, the dog had to be trained and nice, and they were not aloud to get angry at the people in the park and if they did were to immediately be put on a leash and to be taken back home.
Kagome undid the leash on Koshi and he ran over to the other dogs. Gladly, they were close by so that meant he could be close to protect his mistress. He ran with the other dogs and playfully fought with them, all the while secretly awaiting the arrival of the three powerful males and the human.
Their presences were immediately acknowledged when they entered the park in unison. The full youkai, half-youkai and human alike bowed to them in respect. The only one who didn't bow was Kagome. That was brought to their attention immediately and they were intrigued.
They walked in her direction when the others turned back to what they were doing previously. Kagome's ear twitched at the sound of their feet walking in her direction. She stood immediately and started walking towards the dogs that were playing. It just so happened to be that they were coming towards each other. Kagome was plain nervous, but hid it well from them with her powers.
"Koshi!" Kagome called, staring at the few demon dogs growling, barking, and yipping at each other in friendly conversation. The black dog lifted his head and immediately picked up her nervousness and fear, it may not have showed in her aura or scent but he knew her well enough to know that.
Koshi stood and ran towards her quickly, he zipped past the high class demons and stopped in front of her. His tongue hung out of his mouth and he seemed to smile in his own doggy way as she scratched behind his ear softly.
The males stopped in front of her, waiting for her to acknowledge their presence. Kagome looked up and smiled warmly at them.
"Hello! Is there anything I can help you with...?" Kagome asked, her eyes shining in curiosity. One looked shocked for a moment before it quickly disappeared.
"Hello, darling. I am Taishiro Touga, Inu-No-Taisho of the Western Plains; my wife or mate, Izayoi, my eldest son, Sesshomaru, and my youngest son, Inuyasha, then my son's adopted daughter, Rin." He said, smiling warmly down at her, warmth coming from him non-stop. Kagome looked around for another female but didn't find one, she curiously looked at Touga for an explaination.
"Rin." The male introduced as Sesshomaru, said softly but coldly. A small human girl no more than four or five years old peeked out from behind his leg. Kagome's eyes softened and she knelt down, smiling warmly at the little girl.
"Hi!" Kagome greeted gently, her smile wavered as the little girl stared at her in fear and curiosity. Kagome smiled warmly at her for a moment longer than stood fully again. "I'm sorry, I didn't introduce myself. My name is Higurashi Kagome, pleasure to meet you." She grinned. Izayoi smiled and held her hand out.
"Hello, sweetheart. As my mate said earlier, I am Izayoi." She said, shaking hands with Kagome, "How old are you dear?"
"I'm eighteen years old, Taishiro-chan." Kagome said, smiling warmly back at her. Izayoi's eyes widened.
"Dear, you are so young. Are you still in High-school? My baby 'Yasha here is. What school do you go to?" Izayoi asked as they both let go of each others hand and let them fall silently to their sides.
"Actually, I graduated early, I did work over the summer break and got passed very early. I was sixteen when I graduated, Taishiro-chan; I go to Shikon University now." Kagome explained, giggling softly at the shocked look that covered nearly all their faces.
Kagome saw something flash in Sesshomaru's eyes. She gasped inwardly, he was... proud? Of her? A mere human? Is that even possible? She heard about Sesshomaru at the university, she just came here from Kyoto and heard all about him from her new friends, Sango, Miroku, Kagura, Naraku, Kouga, Ayame, they said he was a cold hearted demon and was very mean when he wanted to be.
"Well," Touga said, "I wish my children were like that." He shot a glance at Inuyasha, said males ears flattened against his skull and he glared at her for bring up the subject.
Koshi had been silently listening to the conversation and barked to remind them he was here. Multiple sets of eyes turned in his direction and he gave them a doggy smirk.
"Koshi, is something the matter?" Kagome asked, crouching down beside him and running her fingers through the soft fur of his. He purred softly at the feel and nuzzled her face with his muzzle.
"Your ignoring me again, Kaggerz!" He scolded in a few barks. Kagome looked at the peoples expressions and smiled with a small giggle at Koshi.
"Stop being such a baby, Koshi. These are very important people and I want you to be nice; is that understood?" She said, raising a brow and giving him a stern look.
"Yes, of course my lovely mistress; what ever you ask I shall do." He barked, giving her his favourite puppy dog face. Kagome felt herself melt and she hugged him.
"I hate you; and especially that look." She growled, glaring playfully at him. Koshi barked out a laugh and grabbed her scarf with his fangs and ran. Kagome's eyes widened at that and she glared.
"Koshi, get back here!" She yelled across the park. He dropped the item and barked another laugh, grabbed the wool scarf and ran again. Kagome whined and shivered as she glared at him from her side of the park.
Touga saw the perfect opportunity, and reached over to elbow his eldest son in the ribs, glancing only to the left and not looking anywhere else. He was shocked to meet an empty space; looking up he saw Sesshomaru gently laying his scarf on her neck. Kagome blushed a pretty red-ish/pink colour and looked away to try and hide it, though Sesshomaru caught it and he couldn't help but smirk.
"Sesshy..." A teasing voice drifted.
"Silence!" Sesshomaru growled inwardly.
"We-e-ell," Touga drawled, a smirk playing at the corner of his mouth, "this is interesting. If not somehow more than interesting! Sesshomaru, I think we need to get you tested for being too soft. It ought to be a crime when it comes to you." He teased gently, it gave him what he wanted; a nice cold, hell freezing glare. He smiled warmly and patted his sons shoulder happily. "Why don't you three get to know each other; we'll be back later. Have fun children!" He finished as he took Izayoi's hand in his and grabbed Inuyasha's cat-puppy like ear.
Sesshomaru let out a soft, barely audible sigh and picked Rin up gently, gesturing slightly to her he walked towards the bench she previously had been sitting on. Kagome, still blushing from his previous action, followed him silently and prayed to herself the blush would go away. They sat down on the bench together and Sesshomaru set Rin on his lap, letting her snuggle into his stomach and chest.
"You know," Kagome started.
"Hnn?"
"You don't seem as bad as everyone says you are." She said, the blush gone and replaced by a curious look directed at him.
"Are you sure, Higurashi-san? I believe I am the same to everyone, if not a little different to certain demons and/or humans." He replied, glancing at her from the corner of his eye.
"Well, you seem pretty nice right now, minus the cold attitude and all but other than that, yeah." She answered back, giving him a genuine smile. His left eye brow disappeared into his thick, chunky bangs.
"Hnn." Kagome giggled at him.
"Hnn." Sesshomaru glared at her.
"Hnn." Giggle.
"Hnn." Glare.
"Hnn." Giggle.
"Hnn." Glare.
"Hnn." Giggle.
"Hnn." Glare.
"Hnn." Giggle.
"Hnn." Glare.
"This is pointless, Higurashi-san." He said, looking off into the large forest area of the park.
"I guess, I was just bored and still am." Kagome sighed, "I hardly get to talk to people, ya know? Not many people like me, I only have a few friends. You must know them, Sango, Miroku, Kagura, Kouga, Ayame, Naraku? You know them right?"
"Hnn. I know them." Sesshomaru replied, his fingers getting tangled in his adopted daughters hair.
"Really? Their your friends too! Yay! Can we be friends too? Please? Please Taishiro-kun?" Kagome asked, grabbing his hand between her own. Sesshomaru tensed for a moment before relaxing and pulling his hand away.
"Hnn."
"Hnn."
"Higurashi-san." He growled, glaring at her harshly.
"Were friends, call me Kagome."
"Hnn. Sesshomaru."
"Okay, now time to get to know this little pretty thing." She said cheerfully.
"H-He-llo. R-Rin i-i-is R-Rin-n." She stuttered, her little hands clutching Sesshomaru's black overcoat.
"Hello there Rin. I'm Kagome, how old are you Rin?" She asked, smiling brightly at the little girl. Rin relaxed slightly, some of the fear leaving her.
"Rin is almost seven." She said giving Kagome a toothy smile. Sesshomaru sat her in between him and Kagome.
"Twenty-seven?" Kagome exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.
"No! Rin is seven." Rin giggled, smilling wider.
"Thirty-seven?" Kagome's eyes widened dramatically and she threw a hand to her forehead as she fell back against the bench in shock.
"Nuh! Rin is se-ven." She exclaimed, standing up on the bench while holding Kagome's hand and giggling.
"Oh my! I thought you were older than me, Rin. Seven, so your six at the moment?" Kagome said, giggling with Rin.
"Yeah! Rin is turning seven in..." Rin trailed off, counting on her fingers to make sure she was right. "a week from now!"
"My oh my!" Kagome exclaimed, "My baby girls all grown up. Soon she'll be getting married and leaving us, oh the pain." Kagome cried, sniffing sadly.
"Don't cry, Kagome-chan. Rin wont leave you! Don't cry!" Rin exclaimed, hugging Kagome tightly. Kagome grinned and gently pushed Rin down onto Sesshomaru's lap and began to tickle her to death. Sesshomaru raised a brow.
"You'll kill her if you continue." He said, watching as the tears from the laughing fell from her face.
"Pshh! Your just jealous she's getting attention." Kagome teased sticking her tongue out at him. His left eyebrow rose to meet the other.
"No. This Sesshomaru is merely discontent with having you tickle his daughter in his lap." He said, formally speaking. Kagome stared at him in shock, forgetting about the happily crying/laughing Rin.
"We'll see." Kagome said, a evil glint in her eye.
Pulling Rin away from Sesshomaru slowly, she tackled him onto the snowy ground. Sesshomaru glared at him and pushed her non to gently off of him; he stood and dusted himself off before turning and walking away. Kagome smiled from her position on the ground and jumped up then pounced. Sesshomaru let out a cry of surprise that alerted the demons and made them turn their heads. Kagome sat on his waist and legs and tickled him mercilessly. Sesshomaru felt the laughter wanting to come out and clamped down on it; the hold he kept on it didn't hold long and he let out a loud, rich, sexy laugh.
Everyone stared in complete and utter shock. Paralyzed. Frozen. Touga smirked evilly from across the park, he rubbed his hands together like a crazy lunatic and muttered something to himself creepily. He now had the perfect blackmail on his eldest son; and, oh, was he going to enjoy this.
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Enjoy? A random idea that wouldn't stop bugging me. I was originally going to do a different anime but decided to just do Inuyasha; it seemed to fit the idea better anyways. Sorry for the mistakes as well. Review!
Later!~ ;)
Ken...