Hello again!
I am happy that you all seem to be enjoying the story. I will not be updating as often due to the fact that I will need to continue working on my Gundam Wing fanfic as well.
It has been brought to my attention that I tend to be very…descriptive in my—ahem—intimate scenes; and that it may make some of my readers too uncomfortable to leave a review. I apologize if this is true, but my story is rated M for a reason. I would still like to hear your input—even if my writing leaves you red in the face from embarrassment. I do have a plot, you know—it's not ALL sex, though there seems to be a fair bit of it here.
So, now that I have finished watching 'Inuyasha: the Final Act', my story seems wrong. That won't stop me, however. I can always write an Inu/Kag pairing later.
I'm not sure I've seen many things funnier than the look on Sesshomaru's face when Kagome waves at him, grinning from ear to ear and calls out, "Big brother!" Priceless. Sorry for the spoiler to those who haven't watched it yet. I highly recommend it. It will be released in the USA in November.
Anyway, onward, to the next chapter!
**I do not own Inuyasha**
Chapter 7
Kagome slowly opened her eyes and tried to remember where she was. She tried to sit up, only to find herself pulled back down by strong arms, and under the scrutiny of a pair of beautiful golden eyes. She belatedly realized she was in Sesshomaru's bed…naked.
She shrieked and tried to push Sesshomaru away, "Get off me you stupid jerk!" she gasped.
She had no idea how beautiful she looked with her hair tousled and her pink tinged cheeks that gave away her embarrassment. Sesshomaru had known she would be angry upon waking, so decided to let her name calling go unheeded. He had woken up a bit earlier and had been watching her sleep. He hadn't felt this content in a very long time. Hmm, it was odd that a little human could make him feel that way. Still, if she didn't stop moving around so much…
"Cease your wiggling woman," he growled.
Kagome glared, "Get off me and maybe I will." She retorted. Kagome knew she was treading on thin ice giving him orders like that, but she couldn't help it. The man was insufferable. Plus there was the fact that she was embarrassed beyond comprehension because of their nudity and what had passed between them the night before. They hadn't actually slept together, but still…
"If you don't stop wiggling I will bed you." He threatened, thrusting against her to show her his obvious state of arousal. Kagome gasped and immediately stopped struggling, afraid he would go through with his threat.
Sesshomaru watched the play of emotions cross Kagome's face and wondered what she was thinking about. The sun was already up, which meant he was running late. He was usually up at the crack of dawn seeing to his business. He was surprised that he didn't want to get up. He wanted to spend the whole day with Kagome. Again, that struck him as odd.
Kagome meanwhile was wondering when Sesshomaru was going to let her get up. He was looking at her with an intense sort of expression, and his golden eyes still held desire. Kagome took a deep breath and tentatively asked, "Um, Sesshomaru?"
The daiyoukai blinked. "What is it, Kagome?"
"Will you please let me up?" She hadn't missed the fact that Sesshomaru had just called her by her name for the first time.
Sesshomaru responded by pulling her closer and covering her mouth with his. The kiss was gentle and exploratory. Kagome stiffened, scared of her reaction to him.
Kissing Kagome was not wise, but he wanted to see if she would be as passionate as she had been last night, without the drug to force a response. He gently trailed kisses along her jaw and down her throat, licking the mark he had made the night before; she had been passed out at the time, and wasn't even aware that he had marked her. Kagome shivered and arched her back, clinging to Sesshomaru. There was something incredibly intimate about that simple act for some reason.
She had no time to think on that as he trailed hot kisses down to her breasts. Despite the fact that this was the last thing she wanted this morning, there was nothing Kagome could do to stop the onslaught of feelings that his lips were causing.
Sesshomaru slipped one finger into her and she gasped and thrust her hips against him. She was hot and wet and it was all Sesshomaru could do to keep from taking her. Kagome had no idea how he did it, but she had no control over her response to him.
Sesshomaru was immensely pleased; she was responding of her own will. He growled as she came, crying out softly. He pulled Kagome to him and wrapped his arms around her and kissed her gently.
Kagome looked away from him and blushed. She had acted like a wanton; and worse she had enjoyed it—not that she would EVER admit that out loud. Of course, HE would be able to tell, due to her body's reaction and his damn youkai nose. That thought made her turn an even deeper shade of red.
Sesshomaru tipped her face up to meet his gaze. "Do not hide your face from me, Kagome. You've nothing to be ashamed of."
Kagome chose to ignore that comment. She asked, "Can I get up now please?"
Sesshomaru smiled, knowing she was too embarrassed to admit she was attracted to him. "I have business to attend to." He rose gracefully and went to his wardrobe He pulled out his usual clothes and donned them.
"You have my permission to look around the grounds today." He told her.
Kagome raised an eyebrow, but didn't comment on his high handed remark. He turned to go then turned back as he opened the door. "Do not run from me again, miko."
Kagome smiled at him. She had no intention of staying here. She was going to go home whether he liked it or not; he didn't own her.
Sesshomaru cupped her chin in his hand and forced her to meet his eyes. "I will know if you run Kagome; and it's no use if you do, because I will find you; and I will kill anyone who tries to keep you from me."
Kagome swallowed. He was telling her she'd be in trouble if she ran, and threatening Inuyasha at the same time. She'd just have to pray that he wouldn't catch her before she made it to the well.
After the daiyoukai left, Kagome took a bath. She was contemplating the kimonos in her wardrobe when there was knock on the door. She turned to see Jaken enter, followed by a demoness with white hair and piercing blue eyes. Jaken looked put out as he inclined his head toward her.
"Master Sesshomaru has told me to find you a ladies' maid. This is Saiya; she will tend to you and get you anything you need."
Kagome sighed. She didn't want a ladies' maid; that would hinder her escape. Honestly, Sesshomaru's arrogance knew no bounds. They hadn't even slept together, and he was treating her like they were married or something.
"Thanks Jaken, but I don't really need a maid."
The little toad scowled and his face reddened. "I do not know why my great master is treating a mere human this way, but I am bound to serve him. If he says you need a maid, then you will have a maid; and you should be grateful for everything my master is doing for you."
Kagome tilted her head, studying him. "I'll be sure to tell him that you said that."
Jaken paled when he noticed the mark on Kagome's neck. Master Sesshomaru had marked her...did that mean he had chosen Kagome as his mate? If so, it would bode ill for him if he were to incur her wrath. He forced himself to bow to Kagome.
"My apologies, Lady Kagome; please allow Saiya to assist you. Master Sesshomaru would be angry with me if I could not carry out a simple task like this."
Kagome noted that Jaken was trembling. Was he that afraid of Sesshomaru? It wasn't in her nature to let others suffer; not even this annoying little toad. She sighed.
"Fine; whatever Jaken. Can you please leave now? I'm not even dressed." She said, indicating her robe. The little toad looked relieved. He bowed and backed out the door.
That left Kagome alone with the maid. Before she could say anything to the girl, she prostrated herself on the floor. "I am Saiya, my lady. I am happy to serve you. How may I be of assistance?"
Good grief, this was too much. Kagome had never had anyone wait on her before, and she didn't want to start now. And the groveling would have to stop; it was ridiculous. Did all of Sesshomaru's servants treat him that way? No wonder he was so arrogant and sure that she would obey him.
"Please stand up Saiya; you don't need to bow like that. I really am fine without your help; no offense to you. I'm sure you're a great ladies' maid, but I'm not used to having people wait on me."
The girl stood. "Isn't there anything I could do for you, my lady? I could help you dress if you would like."
Kagome smiled at her. "You're really sweet, but I don't need help dress-actually there is something you can do for me."
The girl's face lit up. "Yes?"
Kagome gestured to the wardrobe. "I'm not used to dressing like this. Is there any way you could find me some different clothes? Priestess robes, or even a regular haori would be fine."
The girl looked confused, but bowed. "As you wish my lady.
Twenty minutes later she returned with a pretty dark blue yukata with sakura blossoms printed on it. It wasn't what she'd had in mind; but it was lightweight and would be easy to escape in. Kagome thanked her and put the clothes on. Her socks and shoes were still okay, so she put them on. The shoes looked a bit silly with the outfit, but that couldn't be helped. Her shoes were much sturdier than anything in this time period.
After she was dressed, Kagome was led downstairs to the main dining area where she was served a large breakfast by more groveling servants—really, what was with these people? After breakfast Kagome asked Saiya to give her a tour of the grounds. They were a lot bigger than she had first thought, and there were guards everywhere. She was going to have a hell of a time finding an opening for escape. Everywhere she went, the servants bowed before her and addressed her as 'my lady'. It was just ridiculous and was starting to give Kagome a raging headache.
Kagome asked Saiya to leave her in the garden—she needed to be alone, away from all the curious and reverent gazes of the servants. She was admiring the flowers in the garden when she felt a slight prickle of a demon aura behind her. She knew who it was—he had shadowed her for most of the morning.
"Come out where I can see you, Ryu." She said to the tiger youkai.
He did, without a hint of regret that he had been caught. "Yes, my lady? How may I be of assistance?"
Kagome blew her bangs out of her face in a huff. "You can start by not following me around everywhere I go; it's annoying."
"My apologies, Lady Kagome. I have been waiting for a moment alone with you to apologize for my actions yesterday."
Understanding dawned on Kagome. "You were the one who drugged my food!" she hissed at him angrily. Ryu stepped back as Kagome's power flared up, bathing her in a blue-white glow for a moment before receding once again.
The youkai had the decency to look ashamed. "I ordered it done, yes; but I regret that now. I am sorry. I merely wanted to please my lord." His face reddened and he looked at her from the corner of his eye. "Was he? Pleased, that is?"
Kagome flushed. "I am not speaking to you about that! The nerve! I suggest you get away from me, and stay gone until I decide to forgive you; IF I decide to forgive you." Her formidable power flared up again, making Ryu pale slightly. He bowed and left without another word.
Kagome looked at her hands. That was three times total that her power had flared up since she'd come here—and it had happened without her trying at all. It seemed to be linked to her emotions. Kagome looked around; nobody was near her. She had been working on her barrier as of late, and figured now was as good a time as any to try it out. If she could erect a barrier to mask her scent she might be able to escape undetected. She took a deep breath and concentrated on forming the barrier in her hands. She slowly pushed it outward until it enveloped her whole body; and by then she was panting with the effort, sweat beading on her forehead.
Now, if she could just hold it long enough to get away from the castle, she would be doing just dandy. A small part of her felt a twinge of guilt at running, but she ignored it. She didn't belong here; and she was sure Sesshomaru would realize that—eventually. Until then, she would have to stay home. With a start, Kagome realized her birthday was tomorrow; and she had promised her mom she would be home for that. She'd have to move fast if she were to make it there before Sesshomaru realized her deception.
Kagome had gone several miles when she remembered Naraku had taken her jewel shards. She couldn't get through the well to go home if she didn't have jewel shards. 'How am I supposed to get home now? Where am I going to get a jewel shard?' She couldn't go up against Naraku alone; that was suicide.
Just then, and idea came to mind. 'Kouga would let me borrow one of his shards to get home.' She smiled at the thought. She hadn't seen the leader of the Demon Wolf Tribe in two months. It would be good to see him.
Kagome frowned. There was just one problem: she had no idea how to get to Kouga's lair from where she was. The one time she had been there it was Kouga who had brought her-kidnapped her, actually. She closed her eyes and concentrated. Maybe she could use her miko powers to sense where he was.
It was very faint, but she could detect three jewel shards. She turned toward the pull. It was coming from the southeast. Kagome smiled. She was getting pretty powerful if she could sense jewel shards that far away. She judged the distance to be about fifty miles. Her smile faded when she thought of that. She couldn't walk that far. Sesshomaru would find her for sure—she could only hold her barrier for short periods of time before she became tired. She had also—stupidly—forgotten a weapon. Sesshomaru had a training dojo at his castle; she could have "borrowed" a bow and arrow if she'd thought that far ahead.
She sighed and set out jogging. She would just have to try her best and hope she didn't run into any particularly powerful youkai on the way. Half an hour later Kagome came upon a stream and knelt down to take a drink. Suddenly, the bushes behind her rustled. She had a rock in her hand instantly. "Who's there?" The bushes rustled again.
Just then, Hachi popped up from behind the bushes, "Oh, Kagome, it's just you. I thought you might be a demon."
Kagome sighed with relief. It was good to see a familiar face so far from home. "Hachi you scared me."
The raccoon looked embarrassed, "Sorry. What are you doing way out here? You're not with Master Miroku and the others?"
Kagome sighed again and sat down, "No, I got separated from them and kidnapped by these creeps who took me to Naraku. He took my jewel shards and now I'm trying to find my way to Kouga's lair so I can borrow one of his shards so I can go home."
Hachi's eyes widened, "You were that close to Naraku and he didn't kill you? Wow, you are lucky."
"Yeah, I guess I am." Kagome replied. Then a thought struck her, "Hachi, would you mind giving me a lift to Kouga's lair?"
Hachi blinked in surprise, "Do you know where it is?"
Kagome nodded, "I was able to sense his jewel shards. I really need to get home. My mother will be worried about me."
The demon nodded, "Sure I'll give you a ride." He took a leaf from inside his haori transformed into the big yellow blimp, and Kagome climbed on. "Thanks Hachi, I owe you one. Just keep flying southeast and we'll get there eventually."
As Hachi took off Kagome looked back. No sign of Sesshomaru. Yet. She prayed she would be well on her way home before he got anywhere near her. 'Please be there Kouga. I need your help'
So, that's chapter 7. I know its kinda short, but it's all I got at the moment. I hope you all like it. As always, please read and review. Hope to get chapter 8 up soon. No promises though. Thank you for being so patient. I love you guys!
Lady Amira
