Trapped

A/N: I'm looking for anyone willing to Beta this story, I know it's not the best. Because my writing isn't all that good, I am just wondering if anyone would like to just read through it, correct my mistakes and offer me feedback if possible.

Please enjoy the new chapter I hope the story is beginning to get interesting.

Three days, that's all it took.

Kagome was back in 'Mr. Taisho's' room and it was already draining on her nerves. She thought things might be easier with Sesshomaru….

That dream was destroyed on day one. Immediately, Kagome had all of her assignments laid out, and then Sesshomaru would stand overtop of her and correct her on every minor mistake. She couldn't make excuses as he pointed out her errors and if she took to long he would begin to reinforce why she needed his help.

The excuse of, I don't know, or I can't do it were not permissible. Sesshomaru was authoritative and demanding. She wondered perhaps if this is how Jaken felt whenever he was being talked to with the Daiyokai.

"Miko, we have been over this several times. These X values are wrong again. Follow the directions, They are written them down in front of you and given examples. Stop wasting your efforts doing it wrong." He stood behind her, his arms crossed over his chest, his face neutral but she could feel the flickering of his aura as he was annoyed with her progress.

It made Kagome want to sink into her chair, it's not that she wasn't trying she was just being overloaded and Sesshomaru wasn't making this any easier.

Erasing the piece on her tablet Kagome tried again. Feeling the lingering gaze of amber eyes as she wrote her numbers across the screen. She followed the directions this time… without having an annoyed Yokai glaring at her.

"Follow directions Miko, we still have History and your Biology to go over in the next twenty minutes." He flipped over a timer beside Kagome, watching as it counted down from five minutes.

There was no real point in arguing with him. Afterall, not only was he a Yokai, her instructor, but he had also saved her life and was giving her this opportunity. What leverage did she have to stand on, if it weren't for him she wouldn't be here right now.

It didn't stop her from sighing, she was just tired… and-

"Drink Miko." It was an order as he slid a cup of tea in front of her. "Laziness, and exhaustion are not excuses. I have my reputation and in two weeks we will be joined by several young Yokai's. It is imperative that you meet their expectations. A first impression of a Miko needs to be of one that has standing and does not lack devotion and commitment."

She knew better than to be asking questions right now, she simply took the cup in front of her and brought it to her lips. It was cool and sweet. She drank all of it in one sitting, her tongue licked her lips slightly as she set it down. "That… was amazing." She said looking to Sesshomaru who gave her a slight nod.

"Refreshment, repetition, and positive reinforcement Miko. Both are requirements for your betterment, if you do not realize your grades have already increased 2.3% since Wednesday in several subjects." That wouldn't be near enough, her grades were still hovering in the low D and C range. He had three weeks to raise most of her grades into the B range. With testing, quizzes, and homework he had planned on at least another 5-7% increase steadily by the end of next week and by the end of the month even further growth. So long as she maintained her 100% average so far.

Kagome returned back to her studies as Sesshomaru continued to just watch over her.

It wasn't a perfect arrangement, he noticed many deficiencies in her studying habits and techniques. Far too many distractions, a lack of self confidence, and a dependence upon others. For a being that once stood up to him, and Yokai hundreds of years ago he would've surmised that she would have a greater value of her own self worth. Yet in this time period, she looked depressed, withdrawn, uncertain, and defeated.

Something a person like her should not.

Perhaps he had more respect for her, having seen her a hundred years ago, and knowing what he did now. Or it was the memories of his humble servant Rin, and the way she prattled on about the Miko. Either way he felt strange to have the Miko with such a lack of self worth. She wasn't trepid when it came to dealing with Yokai, or even their little 'ride' they had previously. Sure she had been afraid, but she had still kept her composure until it was over.

So why would something as simple as school life bring down her spirit? Human's are always a complex race. While most he still kept a low opinion of, as human's believed far too much in the now, rather than looking ahead. Perhaps it was because of their short lives? Barely living a hundred years if they were lucky,

He who would live through many generations of humans never thought like them, it was the Daiyokai in him, that kept him thinking and planning ahead.

Every chance to further his goals and agenda was at the forefront of his thoughts. He looked towards the future, when he could have an heir take over for him, leaving him to finally step down. But he still had several more centuries until that time, and finding a proper mate. His workload, his servants, and own self preservation had trumped finding a suitable partner.

Swallowing a lump in his throat he turned away from Kagome and made his way back to his seat. He had many applications already for his program and even before their screening he had begun looking through their files for any signs that they might be the slightest bit a potential problem.

There were roughly twenty human's that he knew that were privy to the information that he was a Yokai. Most of them were wealthy businessmen who cared little about his background, they viewed it as a safe investment to keep someone like Sesshomaru exactly where he was. Several others were doctors, specialized human and Hanyou doctors. One's that were capable of caring for his servants children in times of crisis and delivering Hanyou's out of the public eye in specialized hospitals.

Two other human's knew of Sesshomaru's origins, that were not friends nor were they Miko or Monk.

One was the chief of the CCY, having the pleasure of meeting him caused quite an awkwardness as it had been at a public fair, where Sesshomaru had continued to advance his philanthropist image of funding three preparatory schools. Two for humans and one for Hanyous, though the later was not known.

"Mr. Taisho… you haven't changed much in twenty years." The human greeted, before whispering. "Must be nice to be an immortal fucking demon?"

Sesshomaru's nose twitched in disgust but he did not break his mask. "I take care of myself, no need to worry." The act looked genuine but his eyes flashed red for a moment in warning. "If you've come to cause this one trouble, I ask you to look around and know who would believe you? I have many people to address, but you concern yourself with-"

"Son, guests have arrived. Please make yourself presentable, let mother handle this." Amber eyes flicked to that of his mother, Inukimi. While she appeared cold on the outside, she was still ever the political charmer.

"Those uninvited have come to ruin our evening, though this one will leave as you request." Placing a hand over his heart, he bowed out of respect to her and left. Though he didn't leave the earshot of the conversation.

"Must you insist on bothering this one and her offspring. Your pathetic attempts at pushing whatever, human agenda you have." Inukimi said drolly addressing the chief of the CCY. "Patience has been a learned talent for Yokai. Do not push yourself here…"

He should've perhaps found a way to end that human's miserable existence that day. Then perhaps his mother would still be alive. Even if she was not the most endearing, kind, or even pleasant company she was still his mother, blood was blood, and her council was still useful.

Running a hand through his silver mane of hair, Sesshomaru turned his head towards the Miko as she worked, the timer have tripped during his small lapse and she was now pulling out her studies on her other subjects.

Math was perhaps her most challenging subject to keep up with, though he did not find it difficult it was merely sequences and memorizing formula. If one could do that then Math would be simple, presently it was the one he wanted most of his focus on. Once she was able to overcome her biggest drawback she could then begin improving in other areas.

A knock on his door came, as Sesshomaru eyes flickered towards the entrance. "Enter."

The door swung open as seven voices quickly filled the Daiyokai's ears.

"Uhm, Excuse us Mr. Taisho but could we… perhaps borrow this room and Kagome for the period?"

His amber eyes narrowed, as Kagome looked up and saw her face brightening just a bit at their faces. She recognized the girl speaking. "Explain your business?"

"Oh uhm well," Eri mumbled finding herself blushing a bit as she entered the room finding the new teacher Mr. Taisho and his gaze to be slightly unnerving. "The school festival is coming and with the way Kagome created such a buzz last year our group was put in charge of setting it up again."

Sesshomaru winged an eyebrow up at her but glanced towards the Miko.

"Oh come on, it wasn't that big of a deal. I mean Inuyahsa isn't even-"

"Please Kagome-! Please!" Several others held up their hands begging the Miko to help them, no doubt believing that whatever magic she had would come back again. Granted the stage had suffered some damage, but all of the money they had made that year covered the expenses.

"It's- I just… hmm-" Kagome was sort of trapped, she was never the type to just say no. That simply wasn't her. But she was also still terrified from what had happened last year. So pushing her into this position made her fearful.

"Come on Kagome, we need you! It would be-"

"What is the benefit of her assisting your class with this school festival? It seems that it will drain her time and impact her studies negatively."

All heads turned towards Sesshomaru, running his fingers along his temple to fix a few annoying hairs, the Daiyokai could already see just how much his mere appearance alone had on these human females.

"Well Mr. Taisho, those in charge of activities, they kind of are excused from their classroom homework. If we can do as good as last year her grades will remain the same, and it helps with her community hours she needs." Yuka added looking past him, though her face blushed considerably when he looked at her with his amber eyes. She was so jealous, but happy Kagome was getting help from him.

He looked to them and to the Miko who was being pushed into this position, while he would say no on principle the mention of his brother made him twinge…. Inuyasha had been in this time period.

He recalled sensing his aura several times but had passed it off as nothing than his mind eluding to something, because it would be gone by the next day. Perhaps it had been merely a coincidence, but as he looked to the Miko now and the fact that her friends were aware of his half brother.

He came to this time… Perhaps the well?

Still. Sesshomaru would never let his little half brother have any sort of superiority over him. "She and I will assist you in your preparations."

The surprised yelps that came from their mouths, and Kagome's jaw hit the floor as she turned to Sesshomaru.

No way, he can't be serious? Kagome struggled to understand why he was getting involved. It had nothing would concern him.

"Oh thank you Mr. Taisho! It would be an honor, thank you-!" A chorus of other female cries as they came over to shake his hand and express their profound thanks was all but exemplified by a rich well crafted smile.

He was accustomed to playing the part and a positive image was always necessary. Once the celebration ended they stormed out as perfectly content teenage human females. Once the door closed his smile dropped and he looked towards Kagome in his usual bland mask. "You require socializing, and if this can provide a positive improvement for your grades and social status then it would be advisable for you to assist."

"But running the festival is a huge deal!" Kagome exclaimed.

Sesshomaru did not seem bothered, "Miko you require this for your school, and with a reduced load from school work you would perform better in your studies here with only having your friends and festival duties. This one fails to see the negatives, in addition this Sesshomaru will assist with some of your needs, The benefits far outweigh any negative effects."

Kagome groaned as she brought both of her hands to her face. "You don't understand, last year we had a whole host of Yokai that had come to the school because of a Shikon jewel shard. Inuyasha's… well performance sold it, He killed a Yokai on the stage, people all thought it was a show!"

"Then this one will do better."

[***]

The following evening after school, after a particularly grueling session with the Daiyokai, Kagome was now accompanying her entourage of friends around downtown. She often wondered if by chance he was like this with Rin? She somehow doubted that, with the young girl's happy demeanour whenever she saw her.

WIth their current arrangements Kagome Eri, and two other girls from school were out trying to secure vendors and catering for the festival. As each class had their own area to secure and with high ticket sales based off the previous year's expectations, they had money to spare. Not that it would be a huge deal with Sesshomaru helping though in which way she currently didn't know. They had several weeks still to prepare, and everyone was looking to her, Kagome to pull off what she did last year.

She was talking to with one business owner, happy to get his own stall set up, "I do remember last year, boy I tell you my little ones are excited to go back this year." The middle aged man chuckled, signing up his location.

"Oh thank you so much for supporting our school," Kagome offered a polite smile and nod of her head.

"No problem, I graduated years ago. Always feels good to give back to my school." The scribbling of his pen as he finalized the little note to appear at his expected time and location, and when he could begin to set up his stand with the onsight ones.

It was boring, a lot of just smiles and thank you for your time and or support. Her group had to secure about ten vendors, Kagome and Eri were going through the vendors while the other girls worked with finding out catering prices and what could be provided. They already had four hundred ticket sales and they had weeks to go.

The problem was accommodating everyone! They needed health foods, gluten free foods, soy free, peanut free, all different types of meals prepared just in case. It all didn't have to be a Vegan diet but in this day and age they had to have something for everyone.

Kagome's job as the defacto leader just had to be making sure people were signed up and given reminders a week prior to the festival.

Once all the papers were pushed back to her, "Thank you again." She added politely.

"No problem at all. Just be sure to have another great show for us this year!"

"O-Of course!" She smiled, despite knowing that their would be no way she could top last year.

Once Kagome left the building she released a heavy sigh, her shoulders and body slumping forwards. With only her satchel/purse Kagome had all of her papers signed for the day. A small wonder that she managed more than half of the vendor forms already were done.

Her feet were killing her, her back was sore, and everything her body was just tired and ready to be done.

"Kagome-!" A voice called as she looked over to see Eri coming over towards her.

"Hey! How'd it go?" Kagome's voice, forgetting about her current soreness and worries as her friend came to a halt.

"Great, I got all six!" She exclaimed holding up the small stack. "How'd you do?"

Kagome's smile was a clear answer. "Oh fantastic! Man that's huge, good thing Mr. Taisho let you out to get this done." She giggled at her friend.

"Sesshomaru… yeah he was a bit pushy on me getting it done as soon as possible." With a sigh and a smile her friend put an arm around her.

"Well all we have to do is collect the dresses, and outfits from the cleaners and we can be done!" Eri urged Kagome to keep walking with her as they made off for their final trip for the evening.

It wasn't too bad Kagome had to admit, even with the small sores and handshaking it was nice to have this all done and over with so soon. The stress and worry that had built up around her had been drained away, and with the excuse of running the school festival she would have two weeks without any strenuous homework leaving her a great deal of catch up time.

The cleaners was right on the way back to the monorail system back home. As they stepped inside, Eri's phone went off.

"Oh shoot!" The teen's hands digging around to find where she had placed it on her person.

"I'll grab it, go head and find your phone!" Kagome rolled her eyes with a slight smirk on her lips, Eri always misplaced her phone. Or that was she just forgot where she placed it.

"Thanks Kags! I'll be waiting up at the station."

Now without company Kagome brought the order form out and towards the main clerk. Handing it over, as there was no one else inside, the man merely grunted absently, getting up from his seat to grab a small stack of cleaned outfits, all tucked away in dark plastic sheets.

"Thank you!" Kagome said politely, the man inside nodding her off with a smile and a wave. She exited the store, the slight jingle of the bell as she walked onto the sidewalk. The clothes slung over her purse, as she turned right to make her way towards the stairs to the monorail.

The sound of a heavy footstep behind her along with the clearing of a throat set her hairs on edge. "Miss. I'd ask that you please come with us."

Kagome's heart began to hammer inside of her chest as she turned, a gentleman wearing a suit, a pair of thin shaded glasses obscured his eyes.

"What for? I didn't do anything." Kagome said her voice slightly raising in panic as she backpedaled away from him.

The man in the suit cleared his throat again, as Kagome saw two more appear from the other side of the stairs leading up to the station. "Miss, please," His voice straining the word. "Come with us, it is for your safety."

"Are you the CCY?" She asked, and she saw the flicker of recognition behind those glasses. Her head flipped to the side as she saw one man reach behind his waist and pull out a small pistol. Her heart was racing, her hands gripping the bag and purse closer to her chest.

"I will not-" THe man's words fell flat as Kagome did the only thing she could.

She ran.

Jumping towards the stairwell that led to the subway system. Kagome made a mad dash down the side, Her quick actions catching them off guard, her shoes clacked along the low subway system as she sprinted down the stairs, the rumble behind her told her she didn't have much of a lead.

Oh Shit! Oh Shit!

SHe thought repeatedly as she made her way to the turnstyle, it was unmanned with only several people going through the stop, no one noticed or cared as she jumped over the coin deposit. She kept up her pace, as her lungs began to burn, rounding the corner. Kagome realized one huge glaring problem. This was the only entrance/exit inside as the flat wall on the other side of the platform told her she had clearly few options.

A shout from behind told her she didn't have long either, as she made a dash into the ladies room to just get out of sight. Thankfully it was barren, and no one was inside as she quickly hid herself in the stall of the lavatory.

But it was superficial, they would probably come in here and get her out. Her hands flipped to her cell phone, perhaps Sesshomaru could-!

The bars on her phone shattered that dream.

No Service…

"Fuck… Fuck…" She repeated as the yelling outside came closer. Her hands slapped at the clothing knowing that wouldn't work she would need a disguise.

She would need a whole new-!

Outside the woman's restroom two men stood watch directing onlookers and those around away, by saying there had been an accident and it was out of service. The third with a pistol in his hand, his short cut black hair and glasses looked around the side while not expecting the target to be violent, they had to be prepared for anything. Especially after that last huge debacle. It was a damn travesty, but who would've guessed one little girl could've been the cause of so much trouble.

Pistol in hand he drew along the stalls, his eyes peering until he caught sight of pair of sandals sitting on the ground. They had seen her dash inside one of the side rooms, but they couldn't tell if it was either in the mens or ladies bathroom. With the first one already checked they knew that she had to be here, the train had just arrived and had not offloaded any passengers. So she wasn't on the platform.

Moving to the side, he heard the rustling of a bag coming from the stall.

He found her.

Shoving open the unlatched door, the man came face to face with white haired woman, twin magenta stripes on her cheeks as she wore a traditional Japanese Kimono and was presently sitting on the toilet with a bag in her lap.

The entire platform of people getting off and on all stopped and looked as the voice came from inside the bathroom.

"HENTAI-!"

R&R

MB