Chapter 6: Sesshomaru's General
Sesshomaru stood in his courtyard with his mate and auburn haired general. His five children standing just outside of the door. They varied in appearance but had some form of amber eyes.
"Hibikimaru, this one is trusting you to keep things running smoothly." He looked to his eldest. He was shorter than Sesshomaru by a couple inches.
"Of course, father." He bowed to his father.
"Hitomi, Satomi, try to get along."
"We'll try, father," they said at the same time. Hitomi pouted while Satomi scowled.
"Kyo, keep out of trouble." He just looked away with a scowl. "Kanamei, keep up with your training."
"Hai, father."
"Remember to make your way to Asguard in nine days." He wanted them there for the announcement. They nodded. "We have to get going now." They turned and approached a platform. Sesshomaru's light orb surrounded the three of them and it zipped through space.
~Scene change~
Kagome felt the approach of three familiar auras. She smiled and jumped to her feet and ran towards the front of the hall, Odin following at a more sedate pace. He made it outside as an orb of light touched down. The orb vanished and there stood Sesshomaru with a woman and an auburn haired male that was slightly shorter than Sesshomaru.
"Shippo!" Kagome exclaimed and he watched as his daughter threw her arms around the male.
"Mother?" The auburn haired male named Shippo sounded confused. He held her at arms length and took her in. "Mother!" He pulled her back into him. "I never thought I would see you here."
"I should have figured it would be you Sesshomaru-sama would be bringing." She pulled back. "You've grown up to be such a fine kitsune." He blushed at the comment. She turned to look at Sesshomaru and the woman. "Rin-chan! My you have grown." She hugged the woman. She pulled back and smiled. "I always knew you and Sesshomaru would be together." She remembered her father. "Ah. Where are my manners? Shippo, Rin-chan, this is my father, Odin. Father, this is Shippo-kun and Rin-chan."
"It is a pleasure to meet you," Odin said.
"Like wise," Shippo said with a bow.
"Kagome, you'll show me to the gardens, won't you?" Rin asked.
"After lunch," Kagome said. "I want to introduce you to my brothers." She grabbed Shippo and Rin's hands before excitedly pulling them through the double doors.
"I apologize for her," Odin said.
"Hn. I already knew she would do something like this." The two followed after the trio at a more sedate pace. "I am surprised Shippo didn't whisk her off somewhere to catch up."
"There is time for that later. I have made arrangements for the time you are here to introduce Shippo to the available females of Asguard. It will start with a feast tonight. All available females have been invited." Sesshomaru nodded as he took a seat with Odin at the head table. He could see Rin and Shippo with Kagome and four males and another female.
~With Kagome~
"Hey!" She released Shippo and Rin and glomped Thor's back. Excitement was in her voice and on her face. He, the warriors three and lady Sif turned to look at her.
"We were wondering where you ran off to," Thor said.
"I had to go meet Sesshomaru-sama," she said. "This is Rin-chan, Sesshomaru's mate, and Shippo-kun, Sesshomaru's General and the male looking for a mate."
"Mother," Shippo groaned, cheeks a light crimson.
"Mother?" Fandral asked.
"Ah, that is a long story," Kagome admitted, rubbing the back of her head.
"Forgive me, Kagome, but who are they?" Rin asked.
"Ah, right. Rin-chan, Shippo-kun, this is the warriors three, Fandral, Volstagg, Hogun, the lady Sif, and my aniki, Thor, heir to my father's throne." Each had nodded their head in greeting. "Aniki Loki is around here somewhere. He does not like interacting with Thor and these four, so I have not spent much time with him."
"Lunch is about over," Lady Sif said. "Would the Lady Rin like to go somewhere?"
"Yes. Would you mind showing me to the gardens?"
"Of course." Sif stood and Rin followed after her.
"Perhaps a spar, Shippo-kun?" Kagome said.
"Are you sure, Mother? I have been training for much longer than you with Sesshomaru-sama."
"I am sure," Kagome said. "I am not just human anymore." She smiled.
"Alright." He followed after Kagome and the others as they headed to the training grounds. There were a few females that followed after them, curious about this visiting male. When he got to the training pitch, he pulled the haori from his form so that he was left with hakami covering his lower body. The females seemed to blush as they took in his form. He was tall but lean. They thought he was a sight to behold. He was taller than most Asguardian males, but his hair was longer than most. It brushed his rear in a teasing manner. He drew the katana from his waist and moved into a ready position.
Kagome drew forth her own katana from between dimensions. She got in her own stance. "I see what you are doing, Shippo," she commented as she dodged his swing.
"It is the best way to weed out those that are not worth mating. It is the kitsune way, afterall. Any easy woman, makes for an unfaithful wife. Sure, we take many into our beds, but the one we mate is always our last." He dodged her attack. The spar went on with no further conversation.
The spar had drawn more females, all who whispered and blushed as they watched his muscles expand and contract with each move.
"What's going on?" Lady Sif asked as she came up behind the large group of females.
"Lady Kagome is sparring with the male from the youkai realm," one said. "He is a sight to behold." She looked back at the male. "The things I would love to do to him." She bit her lip.
Lady Sif looked at the male. She was impressed, but was more interested in his technique than his body. It was different from what Asguardians would do. She watched every little twitch, until the fight was stopped.
"The feast is going to start soon," Thor said.
"Of course, Aniki." Kagome sheathed the katana. "Aniki, can you show Shippo to his room? I need to find Rin." He nodded and Shippo followed the slightly taller male.
She found Rin and Lady Sif followed after her. "Rin, let's get cleaned up and dressed. You too, Lady Sif." They washed quickly and Kagome pulled a garb she wore from her wardrobe. It was a light green color and long, but flowy. She dressed Rin in it and had a gold cord secure the dress to her waist. She did Rin's hair in several braids before securing it to her head. Lady Sif had just stepped out of the bathing chamber, and Kagome found a light blue dress. It was a little shorter than Rin's. Kagome dressed her in it. Sif seemed uncomfortable, so Kagome conjured armor and placed it on Sif, who seemed to relax. She bathed and dressed herself in a dark blue gown tha matched her eyes. It had a lace up back, which Sif helped to secure. It flowed around her legs. She left her hair down.
"Come now, I am sure the feast has begun," Kagome said and the two followed her. They made it into the dining hall, which was full of women, assets on display.
~With Shippo~
He followed Thor to his room. "I will be out here when you are ready." Thor entered his own room as Shippo entered his. It did not take long for Shippo to bathe. His hair and tails were wet and he used his fox fire to dry it. He dressed quickly in an emerald haori and a pair of sapphire hakami that allowed his tails to be free. He pulled his hair into a ponytail, bangs brushing his forehead. He gave a smirk, knowing a bit of his chest was showing. He walked out of his room as Thor left his.
"One would think you were trying to entice a female into your bed," Thor commented.
"I am a kitsune," he commented. "We are amorous creatures by nature." He smirked as he walked with Thor. "Though, we are extremely faithful to our mates. Think of this as a test to find my mate."
"A test?" Thor was confused.
"As I told mother, an easy woman makes for an unfaithful mate."
"So you are looking for a woman that doesn't throw herself at your feet?"
"In a sense," he looked around the large hall. "Mother always valued her virtue. Many a man would come on to her because of her looks. She could sense perverseness. She only pretended to be oblivious, though men can't always take hints."
"She had many suitors then," Thor said.
"I wouldn't call them that," Shippo said. "They didn't care to get to know her, and saw her as a quick tryst. She isn't that kind of person."
"Aye." He nodded. "I could tell." They entered the feast to see Rin, Kagome, and Lady Sif approaching Odin and Sesshomaru. They approached as well. "You are looking beautiful, little sister."
"Thank you, Aniki." She smiled.
"This is different," Sesshomaru commented when he saw Rin.
"Kagome, picked it out," she said. "Do you like it?"
"Hn." He kissed her temple. She smiled. "Mingle, General."
"Of course, my lord." He bowed before walking off into the groups of women.
"My lady," Lady Sif said to Kagome.
"Yes?" She looked to Sif.
"Tomorrow, before lunch, could we spar?"
"Of course." Kagome smiled. She liked Sif a lot. "Perhaps you should go mingle as well."
"I believe I am better suited to protect you."
"I can protect myself," Kagome said. "Go. I will be fine."
"If you insist." She walked off, though she wasn't comfortable doing this.
~The Next Day~
Kagome had eaten her breakfast. Last night had seemed hectic. Many a woman had tried to throw herslef at Shippo. Some had even tried to seduce him to their bed, but he had turned them down as easily as possible. He had even gone so far as to excuse himself politely. He would probably make his appearance later.
Right now she was in the training pitch with Lady Sif. They both had swords drawn. Sif was ready and waiting and Kagome was composed. She could feel Shippo approaching. She smirked and moved forward, Sif tensed, but waited. Soon their swords were clashing. Sif fought hard against Kagome. She didn't know that they were being watched. She continued to fight until the fight ended with a sword at her throat.
"It's lunch time," Shippo said as he leaned against the wall, arms crossed.
"Father sent you then," Kagome said as her sword vanished into thin air. He just nodded and Sif sheathed her sword. "After lunch, father has set up a few games to show case skill," Kagome commented. "All available females are encouraged to showcase their talents."
"I was only trained to be a warrior," Sif commented. "I have not done much else."
"I am sure you are good at other things." She smiled.
~With Sesshomaru~
He looked to Odin. He was looking out over the crowd, a light smile on his face. He could see his eyes on Kagome and the one he knew as Thor. Thor was protective of Kagome, as was the Lady Sif. The men would look at Kagome, but did not approach. He figured they feared whatever Kagome or Thor would do to them. From the few things he heard, the last male to ask Kagome to become their priestess, she had used a sword that had him screaming in agony. He could tell that they found Kagome to be attractive. He was unsure if it was her tiny stature or the fact she was Odin's daughter. Either way, they didn't see her for her. That was probably why she refused them.
"So how long have you known my daughter?" Odin asked him. Rin was next to him.
"About five hundred years now," he admitted. "Though it seems less for her."
"I am not sure how that works." He looked to see Kagome standing in front of another male. He could feel her anger and he smirked, knowing what was coming. A sword appeared in her hand and she sliced through the male. He dropped to the floor screaming in agony, causing all of the males to look toward them. She took her seat and resumed talking to the group of people she was always with. "What is with that sword?"
"It is the soul sword," Sesshomaru explained. "I think it was around the second year of her training that she was able to call it forth."
"What does it do?" He was interested in the abilities of his daughter.
"It can look into the heart and soul of a person. It judges their true intentions. Should their motives be anything but pure, they will suffer an agony as great as the impurity in their soul." He had read about it in the family archives when he was a pup. "Only the pure of heart and soul can conjur it."
"Then she is special." Odin smiled fondly at the sight of his daughter. She truly was something special. He only wished Freya could have met her. She had always wanted a daughter.