A/N: Okkaaayyyyy editing run through again. I'll LOVE you all forever if you review, but hopefully I should get this fixed up a little more so it's worth reviewing!!


My Pet

Of Lessons and Learning

"Okay, when Sesshoumaru said 'feed me' I don't think he meant it literately!" Kagome stormed at her grinning, identical guards as she twisted around in her seat.

Hiroshi purred as he tightened his tail around her body, pinning her closer to the seat. "Oh, but Lady Kagome, you are a pet," he taunted. "Now open up!" he said in a sing song voice as he brought his chopsticks up to give her a mouthful of rice.

"I hate you." Kagome managed to get out before he shoved it in her mouth.

"Revenge is sweet," he purred as he picked up some more rice while using the tip of his tail to slightly tickle her side.

"And so are you, at least you smell sweet anyway," Kagome taunted, reminding her guard of his cucumber and melon smell as she turned to her other guard. "Haruko? A little help here would be greatly appreciated," she said before she automatically opened her mouth for Hiroshi to deposit another mouthful of rice.

Haruko gave her a small grin. "Sorry milady. More water?" he asked, raising a cup to her lips.

"No, thank you." Kagome said edging her head back.

"Do have a taste," he said in a silky voice as he forced a mouthful of water into her mouth.

She swallowed quickly. "I hate both of you," she calmly said as she eyed her guardians.

Hiroshi snickered. "I still suggest you eat up Lady Kagome, Windsor told us that tomorrow Lord Sesshoumaru plans on teaching you how to act in social settings."

"Windsor?" Kagome asked, receiving another mouthful of rice.

"He's a horse youkai," Haruko said as he sat on top of the table, the dining room empty except for Kagome and her guards.

"He doesn't sound like he's Japanese," Kagome thoughtfully said.

"He's not. He comes from across the sea," Hiroshi said, waving the chopsticks. "Or at least his parents were. The same goes for Haruko's and my parents, although they gave us Japanese names," he said with a shrug.

"What's he like?" Kagome questioned.

"Well, he's the the head general out of Lord Sesshoumaru's four armies," Hiroshi whispered.

"Anyway, Saku and Lord Sesshoumaru will be waking you up early tomorrow, so I suggest you rest while you can," Haruko advised.

Kagome shook her head at the food Hiroshi offered. "I'm done, thanks," she said. The cheetah demon nodded and released the hold his tail had on her. He then wrapped it around his waist like a belt, although his tail wasn't exactly meant to curl, he had trained the stiff limb to do so since having a tail flopping out behind you could be a hazard.

The two demons escorted the young girl to her room before parting. "This is Shiko," Haruko said as a tall, large demon lumbered up to them. Upon inspection Kagome could see tuffs of black and white hair popping out of his helmet. He had two black patches around his eyes, and there was a small, stubby white cotton tail on his backside.

"You're a PANDA!" Kagome cooed, looking at the demon as if he were a giant teddy bear. "SO CUTE!" she squealed at the slightly disturbed and frightened demon who was giving Hiroshi and Haruko nervous glances.

"I'm Kagome," Kagome said, stepping back to smile at her night guard. "I hope your night isn't too boring. Good night Haruko, Hiroshi, Shiko!" she said before she skipped inside, sliding the door shut behind her.

Kagome quickly changed clothes and climbed on her bed, being careful not to disturb the mother cat and her kittens that arranged themselves on the foot of her giant bed.

She cuddled down into the blankets and smiled when the mother cat purred as she got up and moved up the bed until she was curled up against Kagome's stomach. Twisting slightly, Kagome unearthed on of her hands and softly stroked the cat, allowing her drowsiness to get the better of her.


"How do you think we're supposed to wake her?" Kagome heard a voice whisper.

"I am not sure. Yesterday it was she who did the waking," replied a playful voice as the owners of the voices sounded like they were leaning over her.

"Whatdoyouwant?" Kagome groaned as she dug deeper into her blankets and pillows.

"Could you understand her?" came the first voice.

"No. Perhaps it is the cats that are distracting her," said the second voice as Kagome felt little feet run up and down her body.

Kagome slowly opened one eye and screamed, loudly.

"Meow?" the peach patched mother asked as she blinked, nearly touching noses with Kagome.

"Well apparently she has awakened," said the second voice. Kagome glanced up to see Saku with his black, shiny eyes. His brown hair was slightly ruffled, and for once his otter tail was pooling behind him as he cocked his head to study Kagome.

"Good morning, Lady Kagome," he said in his silky voice.

"Morning, Saku," Kagome said in a slightly raspy voice. She glanced over to see Hiroshi standing next to Saku, he was obviously the first voice. Kagome looked over her bed and watched the six kittens jump and pounce on each other, their mother, and her body.

"Lady Kagome, Lord Sesshoumaru has instructed me to tell you to bathe and change. You will then be escorted to the dining room, by Haruko and Hiroshi, so you may eat," Saku explained as Kagome spotted Haruko popping his head into the room when he heard his name.

"Fine with me," Kagome said, muffling a yawn before she turned an accusing eye to her guards. "But today I will feed myself!"


"This is so degrading."

"You are not supposed to talk when chewing. Consider this one of the many small pearls of wisdom you will be receiving when Lord Sesshoumaru gets here," Saku said before stuffing a piece of fish into Kagome's mouth.

The miko glared at him, quickly chewing and swallowing so she could talk again before he forced more food on her. "What is it with you demons and your obsession with feeding me?" She asked as she cocked her head back, avoiding Saku's offering of food while she strained in her bonds. (Which were now rope since she continuously pinched Saku until they switched to the said material.)

"Say 'Ahh'!" Saku said as he pressed the chopsticks closer.

Kagome, in her fury, automatically did as she was told. "Ahh-"

"Good job!" Saku said as he stuffed food in while Hiroshi cackled nearby. (Haruko had already excused himself and was currently trying to compose himself in the hallway.)

Kagome glared at him, swallowing the last of her food before shaking her head when the otter demon offered her water. A few female demons scuttled in and took the dishes, bowing and scraping as they backed out.

"So when will Lord Sesshoumaru arrive?" Kagome asked as Hiroshi freed Kagome of her 'chains'.

Hiroshi blinked and lifted his chin up. "He's coming down the hallway now," he informed Kagome, who straightened the kimono she was wearing.

Seconds later the doors opened to reveal a bowing Haruko and a stoic faced Sesshoumaru.

"Lord Sesshoumaru," Saku and Hiroshi simultaneously said as they gave him a deep bow.

"OH MY GAWSH THE ICE AGE PERSONIFIED!" Kagome cried as she sarcastically threw herself onto the floor.

Sesshoumaru frowned. "Get up miko. Apparently you are worse then I thought. Saku has his work cut out for himself."

"What?" Kagome asked as she sat up. "I thought you were teaching me," she said, standing.

"I will, but I also have more important matters to attend to then teaching a pet, so I will not be around the entire day," Sesshoumaru impatiently said.

"You make it sound like I'm something the dog dragged in, although technically I am, but you were the one who took me!" Kagome said as she slightly rolled her eyes and tugged on her velvet collar.

"Do you strive to be especially annoying, or does it come natural to all humans?" Sesshoumaru shot as he towered over Kagome.

"Oh, I like to think that I'm special," Kagome said with a playful wink.

Sesshoumaru stared at her as if not believing what she did. He blinked and raised an eyebrow before speaking. "Miko, you must learn to shut your mouth. Do so, or I will have you gagged for the rest of the day," he said as he turned away to walk out of the dining hall, motioning for her to follow.

"You wouldn't," Kagome said as she narrowed her eyes.


"When other lords and ladies visit, you must be silent, do you understand?" Sesshoumaru asked Kagome, who glared at him with flashing blue eyes. "Do not speak unless you are spoken to, naturally you have a 'higher' social position then most of the lords and ladies, however they will expect you to obey me and only me."

Kagome thoroughly ignored him and instead tried to bite through the kimono fabric that was stuffed in her mouth. She tried pulling it out earlier, but Sesshoumaru jolted her jaw, quickly teaching her to leave it.

"Listen to me when I am talking to you, miko," Sesshoumaru said as he sharply pulled her arm, giving her a stinging sensation in her abused limb. She turned toward him, a grouchy look pasted on her face as she spoke through the fabric. She sounded like a dying bird so she settled for glaring and fuming while she rubbed her arm.

"Do not touch me, or any other Lord, unless I give you permission or instruct you to do so. Naturally in public everyone will expect you to be near me. That is for public displays only though. I do not intend to be in contact with you more then necessary," Sesshoumaru spat out as Kagome lifted her chin and gave him an arrogant look that seemed to say who-would-want-to-touch-you?

"Do not stick your chin up so high in the air. You should not be a proud creature. You are a pet," Sesshoumaru ordered. "I would tell you to walk gracefully, but since you do not possess the latter trait Saku will be teaching you how to attain it."

Kagome reached over and pinched him.


Kagome eyed her feet as she stumbled around, her arms tied to her sides. Attempting to keep her balance while wearing the funny shoes Sesshoumaru was making her wear was proving to be impossible. She had already fallen twice now, and her back and skull were still smarting from the time that Sesshoumaru had flipped her on her back for pinching him.

Her arm stinging, her skull throbbing, and her back smarting; Kagome glared at Sesshoumaru who was sitting at a table, doing paperwork while Saku was instructing her on 'walking like a pet'.

"No Lady Kagome, you must move your hips a little less and make your movements smoother," the otter said as he rubbed the bridge of his nose while Hiroshi laughed.

"She looks like a duck!" Hiroshi snickered as he pointed at her, momentarily forgetting Sesshoumaru was there. (Haruko was proving to be the more controlled and sympathetic twin. Either that or it could be he remained composed because of Sesshoumaru's presence.)

Kagome glared at both the cheetah and the otter before she rolled her eyes and sarcastically threw her hips back and forth as she strutted around, looking odd with her arms tied to her sides while batting her eyelashes, closely resembling a star-stuck one legged pelican.

Hiroshi fell down in his laugher and even Saku gave a small laugh while Kagome stopped her odd march near Sesshoumaru, who had stood up to glare at her.

"Miko, if you think you will move about like this in public you are mistaken," Sesshoumaru warned.

Kagome turned to glare at him before she solidly ground her shoe on his foot.


Kagome tried to blink the black blotches out of her eyes as she fell on her face once again. She flipped over on her back and glared at Saku and Hiroshi, who was crying because of his laughter, as she tried to hop up which was unattainable because her legs were also tied together.

Groaning Kagome relaxed her stinging muscles, her entire body was sore since Sesshoumaru gave her quite a whack for stepping on him; he had even knocked her out! Kagome wished he would just whip her and get it over with, but Sesshoumaru had told her to knock it off or he would keep increasing the pain she received. (He had also told her that he would stretch muscles and break tendons, but he wouldn't do anything that would make a mark on her skin since that would make it look like she was a bad pet, which would reflect upon him.)

"I think that is all we can handle for today, Lord Sesshoumaru," Saku said as bowed respectfully to his lord.

"Very well, you may be excused Saku," Sesshoumaru said with a nod. The otter demon gave one more snort of laughter before he disappeared in the shadows.

Haruko walked up to Sesshoumaru while his twin composed himself. "Milord, do you wish for us to take Lady Kagome to her quarters?" Haruko asked with a bow.

Sesshoumaru glanced over at Kagome who wasn't moving. "That won't be necessary. You may go to the evening meal and practice. The miko will be able to fend for herself for some time."

The twin demons gave one more bow before they hurried from the room, worried for Kagome's safety.

Sesshoumaru continued on with his paper work as Kagome stayed still, feeling to sore and irritable to move.

They remained that way for an hour before Sesshoumaru stood. "Come," he ordered.

Kagome lifted her head up from the floor and glared at him, resembling a half mummified human.

Sesshoumaru walked over to her with a face of disgust as he picked her up and held her as far away from himself as he could while carrying her through the castle. Within minutes they reached her room, where Sesshoumaru deposited her on her bed before starting to walk away.

Kagome let out a terrified, muffled scream, and Sesshoumaru turned around to see her thrashing about in her bed.

Sesshoumaru stopped and frowned before he walked back and sliced through the rope. He gave her an irritated look before he removed the kimono fabric from her mouth and tossed it aside.

"I suggest you rest up. Tomorrow is another day of training," he said before he moved to turn around. To his surprise he felt a tug on his clothing and looked down to see a coal black kitten sinking its claws into the fabric.

"That one is named octopus," Kagome said as she slid her legs off the side of the bed but remained sitting as a peachy kitten pounced on her, along with a creamy white colored one.

"Octopus?" Sesshoumaru questioned as he studied the black kitten which looked up at him with blue eyes.

"Yes," Kagome agreed as she cuddled the mother, who purred loudly.

Sesshoumaru paused. His pet had a pet, how amusing. But who would want to be her pet anyways? Poor creature obviously didn't know who it was 'hugging'.

Sesshoumaru eyed the animals as he slowly backed away. Kagome was content to ignore him and instead pet her soft cats as she worked the tension out of her muscles.

A few minutes later a mouse demon came and gave her food, which she happily ate, before the little demon ran away, acting frightened. Rin came in while the guards were gone, asking Kagome to tell her a bedtime story, which she did.

Hiroshi and Haruko entered the room later that evening to find Kagome stretched out across her bed with Rin snuggled into her side, kittens sleeping wherever they were comfortable while the mother cat observed them from Kagome's stomach.

Smiling they slid the door shut before nodding to Shiko and moving on to their own quarters.


"Stop stomping around like a heavy footed bear, pet," Sesshoumaru said as he inspected a couple of papers the following morning.

Kagome shot him a glare from in the arms of Haruko, her dance partner. "I would like to see you dance with this things on," Kagome said, pointing to her high shoes.

Sesshoumaru glanced up for a single moment. "Miko, do you want a repeat of yesterday?" he asked.

Kagome paused, her head was still throbbing from the number of times she fell. Not to mention that Sesshoumaru, although letting her feed herself that morning, tied her to the chair so she was forced to sit up straight.

"I did not think so," Sesshoumaru said, returning his attention back to his work while Saku continued to instruct Kagome on dancing. (The main problem was that neither Haruko nor Saku knew the ladies part, and they were basically making it up as they went along.)

Kagome glared at the western lord while Haruko twirled her around. She was actually doing quite well, but apparently Sesshoumaru, the perfect mascot for Mr. Frosty slushies, had to criticize her no matter what. And she did not appreciate that 'I did not think so' remark either!

Waiting until Haruko steered them near the table, Kagome purposely knocked into the table, sending the papers flying. Kagome deviously grinned.

"Consider that payback!" she said. Sesshoumaru stared blankly at her and Kagome blinked, suddenly he wasn't there.

"What?" she asked, Sesshoumaru suddenly appeared in her line of vision and everything went black.


"I believe she's coming to," Kagome heard Hiroshi loudly say. It had to be Hiroshi, only Hiroshi had the talent to tick her off almost as much as Sesshoumaru.

Kagome loudly groaned as she slowly opened her eyes. "What happened?" she asked as she blinked, peering around.

She lifted up her head and saw she was lying on a stone bench in a garden. Haruko was leaning against a tree while Saku was stroking his glossy tail. Hiroshi was closest to her, kneeling next to her.

Kagome tried to sit up but nearly screamed in pain. "What did that jerk do?" Kagome asked as she cringed.

"He punished you," Hiroshi simply said.

Kagome sat up once again, more slowly this time, as she studied the sun shining in the horizon. "How long have I been out?" she asked.

"A couple hours," Hiroshi said as he stood. "You had better get up, Saku says you need to be fitted and you have to complete your training before you go to bed tonight," he advised as Saku glided over.

"Come, Lady Kagome," Saku urgently said.

"I'm coming," Kagome said as she stiffened a yawn and slowly stood, cringing and muttering as she did so.

The otter hurried her into the castle, down a large hallway, and halted at a large door. "The demons in here will fit you for your clothes," Saku said with a smile. "Have an enjoyable time, Hiroshi and Haruko will be waiting here until you are done," he said before he disappeared into the shadows.

Kagome eyed her guards before she knocked and opened the door. "Hello?" she asked, sticking her head in. The room was filled with fabrics of all colors and patters of all shapes and sizes. Tugging on her borrowed kimono, Kagome stepped into the room, closing the door behind her. "Is anyone here?" she called

Kagome heard a couple of curses uttered. "What do you want?" A silky, snowy voice said. There was some banging and more muttering before a door was slid back to reveal a pretty demon.

She had snowy white hair with some sort of black spots in her silky locks, a furry white tail with similar spots dragged on the floor behind her, and the girl studied Kagome with golden bronze eyes. "You're Kagome?" The demon asked as she gave Kagome a fanged grin.

"Yep, Kagome Higurashi. And you are?"

"Amarante Taishino. I'm a snow leopard demon," She said, smiling at Kagome's wondering look.

"Your name, it means flower that never fades, correct?" Kagome asked as she let her eyes roam over the colorful fabrics in the room.

"Yes. My father's 2nd cousin, or something like that; they were actually best friends, named me," Amarante dryly said.

"Oh? Who was he?" Kagome asked as she felt some silk fabric.

"Sesshoumaru's father."

"Oh… WHAT? Sesshoumaru has his relative WORKING in his palace?" Kagome asked as she whirled around to face the feline.

Amarante laughed. "No, since I am a great seamstress I agreed to help out my 'dear cousin', however distantly related we are, this one time. I actually live in the northern lands, but Sesshoumaru requested my presence for the summer. The actual tailors are back there," she said, jerking her thumb to the room in which she had just left.

Kagome peered around the snow leopard and saw a shy deer demon, as well as a strange looking peacock demon.

"So you're the pet eh?" Amarante asked as she rummaged around in a trunk, holding up several different pieces of fabric to Kagome, muttering things like "To pale." Or "To dark."

"Yes." Kagome stormily said. "So what am I being fitted for?" She questioned.

"Hm? Oh, your kimono for tomorrow's 'social gathering' as Sesshoumaru calls it." Amarante sarcastically said before she gave a triumphant cry and held up a soft, silver blue material that had pink cherry blossoms floating across the back. "I'm also fitting you for every day clothes. Don't tell anyone but I managed to hawk your old clothes. I will try creating a similar uniform, although I can't promise that Sesshoumaru will be happy." The snow leopard said as she purred while clutching the cloth to her chest.

"Now then, please stand over there and I will get your measurements." Amarante said in a business like tone as she ambled off, grabbing assorted necessities.

They chatted quietly for an hour while Amarante took measurements and gave her a couple of new kimonos, which she made a few minor adjustments to. She gave Kagome a little snack, since Kagome complained about being hungry, while they swapped stories over the evilness of Sesshoumaru.

"Good luck with completing your 'training'." Amarante said as she waved the girl out of the room. "I will see you tomorrow!" She said before she closed the door as Kagome waved.

"Lady Amarante fitted you?" Hiroshi curiously questioned.

"Yes, why?" Kagome asked as she stroked the silky material of one of the kimonos.

"It's just unusual. Lady Amarante refuses to make clothes for even Sesshoumaru. She's a proud creature, I wonder why she offered to make your clothes," Hiroshi pondered.

"Lady Kagome, Saku is waiting for you in the gardens where he will further instruct you," Haruko said after he cleared his throat.

"Then lead the way Haruko," Kagome said with a smile.

"As you wish," Haruko said as he padded down the hallway, his twin and Kagome on his heels.


"Righto, everyone is good today, right?" Miroku questioned as Sango mounted Kirara.

Inu Yasha itched his head. "Do you guys think we should maybe check at Kaede's village, incase she returned there?"

"Sure. I think Kagome can survive a few days by herself. She might have even gone home since you weren't there to badger her," Sango said with a shrug.

"I agree," Mirku said as he sidled up to Sango.

"PERVERT!" Sango screamed as she smacked him over the head.

"I didn't do anything!" Miroku complained.

"Well you were thinking it," Sango muttered.

"Let's get moving; I want to see Kagome," Shippo said with a sniff. "She should be okay though, I mean what's the worst that could happen?"

"Well she could bump into Sesshoumaru," Inu Yasha said with a thoughtful frown.

Sango snorted. "Pft, like that's going to happen!"


A/N: Eeehhhhyyaaa Not quite as good as I hoped BUT I have to go update the story now so it will have to do. Please review!! THANK YOU!! I LOVE MY REVIEWERS!!