duel demons chapter 4

ok so I so am not doing as good a job posting as I'd hope to do... but my life has been uber kinds of crazy and am currently living with my b/f and his family and came here with absolutely nothing but 2 outfits and my purse...crappy right?well sadlly the worst part is all my stories and suc hare where I used to live and unavailable to me sadly... that means I'll be making it up as I go since it's been years since I wrote anything new for this story or written anything at all really so bear with me if my writting skillz have gone completely fail on me... and on top of all that, my b/f has gotten me hooked on wow (even if I am not the alliance's best player) lol. but anyway I will update when I can... to be perfectly honest, I have no clue how often that will be. I kinda sorta remember a general plot so I will rebuild of that k? well enough of my blabbering, On with the story...

P.S. I own nothing but the plot...( almost literally)

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~Sesshy's POV~

I awake abrubtly, feeling more rested than I can remember feeling in ages and with no loingering drowsyness that one would expect from such a deep sleep. A quick survey of my surroundings show it is only an hour or so until sunrise. The miko still sleeps peacefully and the fire has burned low. I decide now is as good a time as any to wake her so she can begin her preperations for traveling. I kneel beside her and lightly touch her shoulder. " Miko, it is time for you to awake."

Kagome murred softly in her sleep about not wanting to go to school today. I arched an eyebrow in curiousity before shaking my head and speaking louder. " Miko, I said it is time for you to get up. There was no request, now stir yourself before I become annoyed at you and do it myself." She sat up rubbing herr eyes sleepily, reminding me greatly of Rin. As soon as I had that thought, she stretch, and all comparisons to Rin went away on the breeze. The miko was no child. And it seemed my nature would not let me forget it. Her shirt rose as she stretched, revealing pale skin over a taunt stomach, her pert breasts were thrust forward as she arched her back and sighed happily. The thoughts bombarded me and caught me off guard. It seemed she was slipping further and further under my skin. Damned humans. She smiled at me and rose as she greeeted me with a cheery."Good morning." I nodded back at her and motioned for her to begin her morning routine, whatever that may consist of. I was curious to see how she was used to begining her day. First she picked up her sleeping roll and shook the grass out of it before folding and rolling it back to its travel form. Then she bent to rummage in her bag and pulled out what I assumed was food. My curiousity of what she had grabbed was over-ruled by my gaze focusing on the short hem of her bottems. A tantalizing glimpse of flesh was exposed with so many of her movements. I nearly growled at my lack of self control. When she knelt on all fours to rekindle the fire I nearly lost control completely.

"I am going to scout around. I have sensed some demons nearby. Finish quickly and be ready to go when I return."

She nodded at me and smiled again before returning to her task." No need to rush Sesshomaru, I will be here when you get back" she grinned at me. "You'd better be." was all I said as i walked off to dispach the low level demons that had wandered too close. They were really no threat, an unnessicary precaution really, as well as an excuse to get away from the miko and her distracting influence. My brother was a fool to let her go for a mere shadow of her. An Undead clay shadow at that. I finished quickly with the insect demons and did a perimeter check to be sure there were no others. I knew there were no more, I simply did not wish to return to the miko's company, Kagome's company. She made things inside of me come alive, things that I thought I ghad buried so long ago when Father left Mother for a mortal, things that were better left burried.

With a sigh and a silent prayer to my ancestors, I headed beck to the camp, and to my miko. As she'd promised she was still at camp and ready to travel when I returned. Without a word, she grabbed Ah-Un's lead and looked towards me to see which direction we were going. I turned North East and began walking, I did not need to look behind me to know she followed just behind me. I cxould hear the questions on her mind but she managed to wait til we stopped for our noon meal. I joined her in a small meal of the cup noodles we had had last night with some of the remaining meatt and some berries she found near camp.

"so, umm sorry if it's rude or whatever, but where exactly are we going? " She finally asked as we waited for the noodles to cook.

"We are going to the mountains, however I am making a small detour. The next village is known for selling good quality clothing. I will take you to get your new wardobe and you can get rid of that skimpy garb of yours." She nods and blushes a little at that for some reason." I will find a way to pay you back for it Shessomaru-Sama" she says. My respect for her rises a little more. Many human females would expect that as a minimum and not care for the cost. i looked at her and smiled smally. "There is no need for that Miko. My brother has been a true failure as a pack leader if you expect to have to pay me. It is the duty of the packleader to ensure the health, well being and comfort of his pack." Kagome looked at me as if she could not believe what I was saying. She opened her mouth a few times then closed it again. Finally she looked me in the eye and asked,"Wait, you said 'hihs " pack, does that mean that men ALWAYS are pack leaders?"

I had to smile at that, of course the strong willed woman would wish to know that. However her lack of knowledge was extremely disappointing. Even if he is a half breed, Inu Yasha should have had his pack better informed. "No, the Alpha is not always male tho it is the norm, and most packs have a Beta as well. tyhe beta's are typically oppisite genders, but that is more out of choice then requirement. The Alpha and Beta work together to ensure the pack prospers. " She nodded once more, smiling, content with the informatio I had finished eating and began traveling again. I kept the pace only a small bit faster than I would have with Rin. She kept pace easily without complaining. She would chatter every now and then , about her old pack, her family, and other such tthings. The trip was rather pleasant all in all. We reached the village ahead of schedual and I took Kagome timmeadiately to the tailor. The old seamstress looked up and actually smiled when she saw me. "Here for Lady Rin again My lord?" she asked, " Ah but they do grow so fast." I shook my head once. "No, I am not here for Rin. I have a Miko traveling with me now and she needs proper attire for court, traveling and training as will be leaving in the morn. I want it done by then." The old woman nodded and motioned for me to send Kagome in asnd be on my way. I did so, and went about the nearby shops and got supplies, always keeping an eyer o the tailor shop. Not because I did not trust the tailor, but because I did not trust the men around my Miko. I very nearly shook my head at that, it was no different than the protection I gave Rin. At least, that is what I told myself. Less than an hour later Kagome left the tailor's shop. I was waiting. " come. we wqill wait outside of town. she will send when it is done. At this she looked disheartened. I had no clue as to why. I loooked her in the eyes and raised my brow in question. She chewed her lip in embarassment and looked away, " Well, it's just that I was hoping to spend the night in an inn, I mean since we are near a town and all.I know it's selfish to ask after everything else you have done...Gomen nasi." I stared at her a second more before turning away and striding off. She followed. I heard her small gasp of surprise when I led her to a small biulding. Ah-Un were tied outside of it and I walked in .It wasnothing fancy, a small one room hut with a back door leading to the small osen out back."It is no palace or great inn however you are welcome to any part of it you wish."

With that I left her to make herself comfortable. I sat beside Ah-Un and let my thoughts wander.

~the next morning~

A small child, youger than Rin, tapped hesitantly on the door. "Mi'lord, SheamstreshNada shays your order ish done." She said, the misssing front teeth making a slightlisp to her speach. I nodded and gave her a coin. "That is for you to spend as you wish." T girl's eyes got wide and she smiled widely at me. "Thank you mi'lordthank you sho musch!" With that she bowed and left quickly.

"Awww that was really sweet," Kagome said, surprising me. I was sure she had been asleep. I ignored her and stood. "your clothes are ready. Lets go." She smiled at me as if she knew something I did not and followed after me.I paid for the clothes as Kagome changed and packed. " Please stay for awhile next time my lord." said the whithered old seamstress with a nearly toothless grin. I nodded slightlt." I may eventually" she nodded and her smile grew.

"Well Sesshomaru? What do you think?" Kagome asked, coming from the back roon in her new traveing outfit. I almost wish she would have stayed in her skimpy garb. The cool green kimono complimented her complexion as if it were made for her alone, and alond the hems were trails of darker green vines and pale blue bloomsThe oobi was high, in the style of common miko garb andit was a dark greean to match the vines with small swirls of the pale blue. on her feet she wore simple traveling sllippers. she looked like nobility standing there. I merely nodded for her to go to Ah-Un. Once she left i nodded to the old one. " you have out done yourself. Thank you." With that I left. I did not walk ahead of Kagome this time, instead, I walked beside her as we headed for the mountains.