Chapter 7
Before she headed off to meet Jaken she let Hinata bandage her up.
'Okay I think I can handle a little toad's attitude for the next two days.' Kagome thought to herself as she walked into Sesshomaru's office.
"You are late!" Jaken yelled out.
'Maybe not' She smiled at him, "I had to finalize a few things I am sorry."
She sat down at Sessy's desk then looked at Jaken. "Where do we start?"
"Okay here are a few treaties that need to be looked over and signed. There should be notes left by Lord Sesshomaru on his ideals and standards on each one of the treaties he was working on."
"Okay easy enough."
"He has one meeting in a couple of days."
"Okay with whom and concerning what?"
Jaken smirked, "A potential mate. A lord is bringing his daughter to introduce to Lord Sesshomaru."
This made Kagome sad.
"Well write a letter stating that Naraku has been spotted around these areas and that Lord Sesshomaru does not think it is safe for them to travel now. Apologize and ask if it is possible to rearrange for a future date."
"Okay, now there are a few things that need attention here in the castle."
"Okay like what?" Kagome asked.
"Everyone loves and worships Lord Sesshomaru but they are frightened."
"Of?"
"Naraku."
"I see..." Kagome paused to think, "What if the castle throws a festival."
"Excuse me" Jaken was confused.
"It can be themed for war. Show everyone that we are not scared, have jostling contests, games about war and battle. We need to show Lord Sesshomaru's followers that he is strong and able to defend his people."
Jaken pondered over the idea.
"Make it four days from now, Lord Sesshomaru should be healed and well rested by then."
"Okay and who should prepare the preparations?"
"I guess we both should, we need to honor Lord Sesshomaru and I not knowing the in's and out's of demon society need your help."
Jaken smiled. 'I knew that was all the bugger wanted, he wanted to feel wanted and needed.'
"I will let you take the lead and I will decorate."
"Okay I will get right on it."
Once Jaken left Shi came into the office.
"My Lady all the guards are up to speed."
"Thank you Shi."
"No thank you for saving Lord Sesshomaru. I just wanted to inform you that I was leaving to see your friends."
"Okay I will be waiting." Then she watched as Shi shimmered away.
Kagome took a look at the treaties that Jaken left. She was completely shocked, Sesshomaru really did care about his people. All the treaties were to benefit his kingdom.
There were ones for food, protection, and textiles.
She went through them word for word and even looked through Sesshomaru's notes thoroughly to try to get his position.
Hours passed by before Mika knocked on the door, "Lady Kagome are you hungry?"
"Oh I completely forgot."
"It is okay I heard you mumbling all day to yourself in here I really didn't want to disturb you. So I brought some tea and lunch."
"Oh thank you thank you thank you." Kagome got up from the desk.
Mika saw her blood stained body and ran over to her.
"What happened!? and why do I smell Lord Sesshomaru's blood."
Kagome went pale. Through all the planning she forgot to bath. 'Damn it'
She knew she could trust Mika but didn't know who's ears might be listening in.
"Mika will you bring my food down to the kitchen to keep it warm while I bath real quick." Then winked at Mika.
"Yes... Lady...Kagome" The poor thing was completely confused but she listened then met Kagome in Lord Sesshomaru's bathing quarters with a guard Shi trusted outside the door.
"Okay are you going to tell me want happened?"
Kagome sighed and went through the whole story while she bathed herself clean.
"Oh my gosh are you okay, is he okay?"
"I am fine and he is healing."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Why wasn't anyone told?"
"Because we do not want his enemies to attack while he is hurt."
"Oh..."
"Okay I think I am ready to get out now Mika."
"Yes Lady Kagome." Mika hurried to fetch a towel.
*Meanwhile, backing it up right before Kagome releases her fury- hehe*
"Inuyasha where were you!?" Shippo popped out of the bushes.
"Shut up runt it is none of your business!" Inuyasha yelled at him.
"You went off to see Kikyo didn't you!"
Inuyasha stopped to look at him. "You hurt her every time you do!"
"I know I do but..."
"Then why don't you stop!" Shippo yelled at him.
"You won't understand Shippo"
"All I know is that one day Kagome is never going to come back to us because of you!" Then before Inuyasha could say anything the little fox ran to Sango.
"Inuyasha don't you think it is time to get Lady Kagome back." Miroku said once he caught up to Inuyasha.
"Yes I guess it is."
"May I say that that was the longest you have ever been gone...with Kikyo."
"Really, not you too!"
"Well I cannot help it, I hate to see my friend hurting."
"Thank you, finally someone understands!"
"Not you, I feel bad for Kagome."
"Oh"
The whole group walked in silence to the bone eaters well.
Once they got there he immediately picked up on Kagome's scent.
"Wait... he walked over, she came back already."
"What? What do you mean? Then where is she?" Sango spoke up.
"I do not know it is like her scent vanishes." Inuyasha and Shippo both tried to pick up on her scent but got nothing.
"AGH!" *Kagome screaming* *Loud bang and Loud winds*
"What the hell was that?" Miroku yelled out.
"Was it me or didn't that sound like Kagome?" Sango looked at Inuyasha.
"You know what, it did." Then his face went white. 'Oh Kami please let her be okay.'
"Hurry we need to head towards the west that is where the sound came from."
"Isn't that the direction of your brother's castle?" Miroku spoke up.
Inuyasha's face turned bright right and his fists balled up then he punched the ground leaving an intend.
*Smack*
"Hey what was that for?" Miroku said while rubbing his head.
"For making matters worse." Sango replied.
They had been walking for about two hours until a man came out of nowhere appeared right in front of them.
Everyone was ready to attack.
"I am not here to attack you even though you, "looking at Inuyasha, "fully deserve an ass kicking."
"State your business or be on your way." Mikrou threatened.
"Lady Kagome sent me to retrieve you."
"How do you know Kagome? Where is she? What did you do to her?" Inuyasha spat out.
"I am Lady Kagome's personal guard and she is at Lord Sesshomaru's castle."
Everyone looked shock except Inuyasha, he was pist.
"Well what the hell is she doing there and why are we being called to her? Hey I protect her she doesn't need you!" He yelled out.
"She came back to the well and realized you were with the dead woman. It made her sad so she asked if I could take her Lord Sesshomaru so I did. What she really needs is someone to protect her from you and if you ever hurt her physically again I will kill you!"
Everyone glared at Inuyasha, "See I told you!" Shippo yelled at Inuyasha.
"I am sorry I did not get your name." Sango pushed between the two men.
"You may call me Shi. I came because Lady Kagome and Lord Sesshomaru were attacked by Naraku."
"What! Is she okay?" They all asked at the same time.
"Kagome actually defeated the puppet Naraku and caused well, you will see; however Lord Sesshomaru," he paused and looked around to make sure no one is listening, "well he is under the weather."
"Ha the fool actually let Naraku kick his ass." Inuyasha laughed.
"That fool saved Lady Kagome and if I am not mistaken your ass has been kicked more than a few times!" Shi spat back at him. "Do not insult my Lord and Lady in front of me again!"
"So Kagome is okay?" Sango was on the verge of crying.
"Yes Lady Sango, she is actually ordering people around in the castle. She has stepped up and took control while, well you know. She will make a great Queen one day."
"OVER MY DEAD BODY!" Inuyasha screamed out.
"I can arrange that!" Shi knew it would piss off Inuyasha and well that is exactly why he said it.
"Enough! Shi please take us to our friend." Sango yelled at Inuyasha but spoke kindly to Shi.
"But I didn't do anything," Inuyasha was pouting but everyone ignored him.
*Back at the castle*
Once Kagome was done with the treaties she called Jaken to have a look over.
"Well I am impressed I think you managed to exactly what Lord Sesshomaru if not more."
"I did my best."
"Would you like for me to send this off.
"Yes I already made copies for Lord Sesshomaru."
When Jaken left she thought it was time to check on Sesshomaru. As she was walking down the hallway she heard whispers.
'Uh wonder what is going on?' She turned to one of the guards behind her, "Can you tell me what is being said?"
He nodded then said, "They are talking about Lord Sesshomaru and that he is on his death bed." He paused, "They are also talking about you, badly about you."
"I see can you tell where at in the castle they are?"
He started off with Kagome right behind him. They went down a corridor then another hallway until they stopped right in front of the two women that were gossiping.
"See I found my leak." Kagome said looking at the girl who was in the healing room with Hinata, "It seems I did not make myself clear."
"I had my orders."
Kagome raised an eyebrow, "So you feel no remorse for your Lord?"
The girl spat on the floor at Kagome's feet, "Sesshomaru can die for all I care! He doesn't deserve to rule."
The guard smacked her.
"Guards bring her to the dungeon and request everyone in the castle to meet in the courtyard at sundown, please."
"Yes my Lady." Kagome left them and headed for the healing room Sesshomaru was in.
"Hinata we need to move Lord Sesshomaru. One of your helper's was a traitor and started spreading rumors. We need to get him in a different location undetected."
"That little bitch, I should have known."
"It doesn't matter now, what is done is done but now we need to ensure his safety."
"Yes Lady Kagome." Hinata and Kagome gathered what they needed and had two guards help carry Sesshomaru. They ended up using a secret room that was inside of Lord Sesshomaru's office.
"I didn't even know this was here." Kagome spoke up.
"It is meant for protection in case there is an invasion." One of the guards spoke up, "Very few know about its existence."
"There is also a spell enchanted on the room itself, if anyone has ill feeling towards the Lord they will not be granted access to it." Jaken spoke up from behind them.
Once Lord Sesshomaru was settled and Hinata at everything she needed Kagome asked to be alone with Sesshomaru.
She sat there looking at him. "Why do I feel the need to protect you so much? I mean I know you saved me...twice but I just feel...Oh who am I kidding I do not know how I feel. Oh and can I say your job is exhausting I do not know how you do it while trying to fight off Naraku. Oh I hope you don't mind but I did a few things for you. I am trying to make it seem like you are okay so no one tries to attack you when you are like this. I also postponed your 'potential mate' meeting, "She said sarcastically, "oh and I found a traitor in your castle she will be dealt with tonight. Hehehe your bother and my friends are on their way here I hope you aren't too mad when you wake up. I thought it best because I am sure the news will get to Naraku somehow." She yawned.
"Gezz I am more tired than what I thought, a little nap won't hurt." Her eyes gave out on her as she fell asleep in the chair next to Sesshomaru.