What changed him

I do not own Inuyasha

Chapter 3: Gentle?

Inuyasha ran back to the village to inform everyone what happened.

"You idiot! How could you leave my mom alone to go play with some dead whore!" Shippo spat furiously. The fox demon had grown to be 14 years old and stood at 5'4. His hair grew to his mid back as his body became more toned.

"Inuyasha I couldn't agree more with Shippo. You can't always play around with peoples feelings. Kagome cares about you and yet you left her to be with Kikyō, again."

"You guys are missing the big picture! Kagome is gone with Sesshomaru! He hurt her."

"Like you care about what happens to my mom! I'm going for a walk. Hopefully I can find my mom. You can stay and mourn over that non existent woman. " Shippo said as he walked away. Sense he has become older Shippo's powers increased so he could easily find Kagome's scent. He picked it up and headed West.

"Inuyasha do you love Kagome?" Miroku asked folding his arms.

"What kind of question is that? Kagome's hurt and with that narcissistic brother of mines. I don't have time to answer that!"

"Inuyasha, how do you know Sesshomaru hurt Kagome? How do you know she didn't get hurt along the way to the river bank and Sesshomaru stopped to help her."

"Why would he? He hates humans."

"Even so, he wouldn't just hurt Kagome without reason."

"…..I guess your right."

"Now, do you love her?"

"Yes."

"Then why do you go after Kikyō when she is near?" Miroku asked shaking his head.

"I….guess it's because part of me still loves Kikyō too…."

"Do you wish to be with Kagome?"

"Of course I do…"

"Your actions prove otherwise. You can not simply toy with Kagome's feelings. Face it Inuyasha you may have lost Kagome." Inuyasha looked down as he thought about the Monk's words.

"Sango why haven't you said anything?" Miroku said as he looked back at his wife whose head was bent down.

"I have nothing to say to him. For years he's been doing this. He knows exactly how Kagome feels, yet whenever the chance comes he runs off with Kikyō. Each and every time he comes back he apologizes and Kagome forgives him with a smile as she buries the hurt and betrayal down inside. Talking to him is futile. He never learns his lesson, a person can only take so much, and he doesn't make it any easier on my sister. I see her break down when he walks away, I see her heart shatter, and try and repair it's self. But it's apparent he doesn't give a damn. I hate him for putting Kagome through this. I honestly don't even know why she stayed with such a selfish, inconsiderate, person like him. The only thing different this time is he can't go back to that whore and he certainly can't come running back to Kagome with his tail between his legs." With that Sango got up and walked out of the hut. Inuyasha sat in silence as he pondered Sango's words. He couldn't be mad at anyone but himself. Everything Sango said was true, every single last word of it, that was probably what hurt the most.

Kagome walked slowly to her room with the help of Kenta. She didnt know what to do, she wanted to leave for she knew Sesshomaru hated her, but she really had nowhere to go. Part of her wanted to stay, hopping that Inuyasha would come to save her, but she knew that was a fruitless dream. Kenta looked at Kagome and saw the confusion and pain on her face.

"Lady Kagome what is wrong?"

"Nothing…"

"If nothing is the matter why do you look sad?"

"I'm fine…honestly." Kagome gave a weak smile that wouldn't even convince a child. Kenta decided to not pressure her in to talking.

"I brought a change of clothes, you are to get dress and spend the day with Rin." Kagome nodded her head and quietly sat on the bed. Kenta grabbed some new bandages for Kagome's leg. The cut was quickly healing and seemed as though it didn't really need to be treated, but he still rubbed herbs on to the wound, and wrapped it.

"Lady Kagome, if ye do not mind me asking...how did you attain this wound?" Kenta asked as he wrapped the new bandages.

"I wasn't paying attention when a demon attacked me." Kagome replied.

"Was your mind clouded with worry of some sort?"

"...I guess you can say that." Kenta simply nodded.

"I will go and bring your breakfest."

"There is no need, I don't really have an appetite."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure." Kenta looked at Kagome and stood in front of her.

"Lady Kagome…if you ever need someone to talk to…I will surly listen for as long as you like." Kagome looked up at Kenta and a smile crossed her face. She was truly happy by those words. She stood up and faced Kenta. She threw her arms around his neck and hugged him. He was stunned by the sudden action the girl had made and didn't react at first. But after a minute he gradually grabbed Kagome by the waist and hugged her tight.

"Thank you." Kagome said as she whispered in Kenta's ear. Kenta felt himself blush while still in the embrace. Sesshomaru was walking pass the room when he noticed the door slightly open. He looked in side to see Kagome smiling in Kenta's arms. He looked at them for a moment and then walked away in irritation. Kagome and Kenta let go at the same time. He then left the room quietly so she could get dressed. She put on a dark blue kimono that was as blue as the ocean itself. It had white flowers along the bottom of the sleeves with a white belt that tied around her waist. The belt was tied into a large bow in the back. Kagome tied her hair into a neat bun while allowing her bangs to hang low and a few strands of hair curve down the side of her face. She looked beautiful. She walked out of her room and began to look for Rin, she found her playing with the horses at the stable. There were 3 brown horses, a white one, and a black one. AhUn sat in the very first stall.

"Hi Rin." Kagome said walking up to the girl.

"Kagome, how are you?"

"I'm fine, what would like to do today?"

"Um, I'm not sure exactly."

"Well…would you like to ride horses?"

"I would love too...but your leg is still hurt." The young girl smiled sadly at Kagome.

"It's alright, it doesn't hurt as much."

"Are you sure?"

"Im positive, now lets ride okay?"

"Okay! We need to pick our horses."

"Alright, how about I ride that one." Kagome said as she pointed to the black stallion. Rin's face turned from happy to scared in an instant.

"You can't…." Rin said quietly.

"Why not?" Kagome asked worried.

"That's Lord Sesshomaru's horse…that horse doesn't let anyone ride on him except Lord Sesshomaru."

"Well, we'll see about that." Kagome smiled as she walked towards the horse. The horse began to go crazy as soon as Kagome stepped near him, but she stayed calm. She walked closer to the horse and began to pet his head. He stopped bucking and let Kagome do whatever she wanted, it was as if her touch could calm anyone. Rin was shocked to see how easily Kagome controlled the horse, the horse was never calm, it even behaved rudely to Sesshomaru, yet for Kagome it was at peace.

Kagome then let the horse out of his stall and climbed on top of him, Rin looked at her in amazement as she began to ride the horse around the yard, she was so graceful, so eligant. Inside the castle everyone looked outside in amazement as they saw Kagome riding the stubborn horse. Kenta ran to Sesshomaru's office and urged him to come quick. The two ran outside and Sesshomaru stopped and observed what was happening in front of his eyes. His horse allowed someone else to ride…and not just anyone, his horse allowed her to ride. Sesshomaru watched as the young Miko smiled as she dismounted the horse and gently hugged it. Sesshomaru went inside and let himself drift into his thoughts. After that, night fell quickly, and Rin and Kagome ate dinner together before heading back to Rin's room.

"Kagome can you stay with me until I fall asleep?"

"Of course I will Rin." Kagome laid beside the girl and stroked her hair until Rin had completely fallen asleep. Kagome looked down and kissed Rin on her forehead before leaving. Kagome made her way back to her room and let down her long flowing hair. Before she could change there was a knock. Kagome walked over and opened the door to see Kenta.

"Hello Kenta."

"Lady Kagome, follow me, Lord Sesshomaru would like to speak to you." Kagome nodded and walked to Sesshomaru's office. She knocked gently on the door and waited for a response.

"Enter." Kagome walked in to see Sesshomaru at his desk like he was the previous day. She shut the door and leaned on it for support.

"You may sit." He said coldly.

"I'm fine where I am thank you." Kagome said back with a coldness that even bothered Sesshomaru.

"How are things with Rin."

"Good."

"How are your accommodations?"

"Fine...why do you care?"

"Wench watch your tongue."

"...What did you just say?"

"This Sesshomaru does not repeat himself."

"Why do you always speak in third person? It's annoying."

"You insolent woman, this Sesshomaru shall speak how he wants. Lowly humans like yourself have no training, especially when you throw yourself in the arms of my servant."

"What are you talking about?"

"You shall refrain from interacting in any physical matters with Kenta or any-other demon in this Sesshomaru's castle." Kagome thought for a moment what he was talking about, then it hit her, the hug.

"Why do you care what a 'lowly human' does? What I do is none of your concern! Why do you talk as if I am yours? As if you own me? As if I have no right to control my own life?" Kagome spat.

"Wench! You dare talk to me in this manner?" Sesshomaru raised his voice, he got up and grabbed Kagome before she made it out the door. He held her throat with one hand as he grabbed her wrist with the other. Kagome couldn't breath and she felt as though her wrist would snap at any moment. She began to cry from the rippling pain in her body.

"Let me go!" She tried to scream, but it was difficult as her breath became hitched. Sesshomaru looked into her eyes and saw a glimmer of an unknown emotion. He let her go and she crouched down and began to cough. Panting from the lack of oxygen and her sobs, made breathing difficult. But she managed to talk.

"I hate you!" She yelled as she ran out the room.

Kagome ran and made her way to a garden in the back of the castle. It was enormous, it had rows upon rows of blue roses, there was a path way that led to a big cherry blossom tree. Kagome just looked at the garden with such amazement. It was beyond beautiful, she felt so calm in the presence of the flowers around her. She wiped her tears away and made her way to the tree. She sat under it and admired the over view of everything as the wind blew her long raven hair. She wondered how Sango and Miroku were doing with the kids, she wondered how Shippo felt not having her there, and yet she didn't think of Inuyasha. What was strange was that she thought about Sesshomaru, maybe she shouldn't have said she hated him, but she was mad. Who was he to tell her what to do? Even though she was furious with him, part of her felt grateful for what he had done for her, whatever the reason, he still saved her and allowed her into his home. He hated her and yet did these things for her, it was confusing.

Kenta walked around the castle to ensure there were no intruders when he stumbled upon Kagome. He stopped for a moment, not sure what to do, he waited to see if she would notice him, but nothing happened.

"Lady Kagome..." He said walking closer to her, he stopped in front of her and realized she was sleep.

"You shouldn't fall asleep in a place like this, it's not safe." Kenta said mainly to himself. He gently picked her up and carried her back to her room. She was cold, yet warm, it was strange to Kenta how she cold be both of these things, but he didn't go into depth about it. He laid Kagome down on her bed, and covered her with fur. Before he could turn away, her hand clutched to, like a child clutches to its mother. Kenta was taken back from the interaction from the human but he didn't question it, he sat down next to Kagome and lightly stroked her hair. Kenta wondered to himself why he was so gentle to someone he just met. To someone who was a human and a Miko, although he questioned this, he never moved from her side, he stayed next to her quietly the whole night.