It was a nice warm day. The sky was clear, but the streets were crowded. Kenshin didn't pay any attention to them. Only one person was on his mind. He was slightly worried over the tiny woman. She gently held onto his upper sleeve, as if afraid he would disappear. Any person who got too close, out of reflex, she would move behind him. Her eyes were not sad, but they were large, and watching everything and everyone. She seemed so small at that moment, like a child.
It has been three days since she cried in his arms. Showing all her sadness, and how truly lonely she has really been all this time. After she awoke, she clung to him. He did not mind the contact, in-fact he rather enjoyed it. He was glad that she showed herself to him, and the small moment only brought them closer. Every now and then, she would glace at him, before smiling warmly. He would return the smile, and a small pink blush would reveal itself on her cheeks, then she would quickly turn away, embarrassed. He chuckled at her cute behavior.
"Kenshin?" She softly spoke his name. He smiled, and nodded his head, showing he was listening. "Does it feel strange, being back?" She asked. "You haven't been here in 10 years. Right?" He sighed, and looked around the streets of Kyoto. They finally made it, yet he was not happy about it.
"Yes." He frowned slightly. Thinking about all the battles, and the people he killed on this very street. Feeling a gentle tug on his sleeve, he looked at the small female.
"Don't look so down." She tried to reassure him. He smiled at her and she smiled back. "I got some good news." Her smile brightened. He blinked, quite curious as to what she had to say. "I have a friend, he can make a new blade for you-- No problem!"
"Really?" He asked. He had someone else in mind, the true maker of his Reverse-blade. He did not want anyone else. He was about to tell her this but she interrupted him.
"Come on!" She smiled at him and started to drag him through the city.
She has not been this cheery since the incident. He was glad she was back to her old self, so he didn't object. He does not want her to be sad again. So he will keep his opinion to himself, for now. She smiled, before testing the air, taking a deep breath.
"Brimstone and cinder, he always had such a unique sent." She mumbled to herself, before she continued to pull him through the town. He blinked in confusion. "Here it is." She told him, coming to stop at a small building.
"Miss Kagome, it's just a glass sculptor's workshop; That it is." He questioned her. Kenshin was surprised, and slightly disappointed to feel her finally letting go of his sleeve.
"Well, not all things are what they appear to be. You should know that more then anyone, Mr. Wanderer." He sighed in defeat, she had a point. A small giggle escaped her lips, and he smiled. She walked up to the door, and he followed. Just as she was about to knock, a note caught her attention. She started to read it out loud: "Closed, for national and very important holiday. Sleep day. Please come back in -- 3 Days?!" She growled at the sign.
"We tried, Miss Kagome; That we did." He was slightly happy about this fact. Now they don't have to waste their time, and he can truly get a new blade. In his opinion, he felt that only Arai could make the best, and was more suited for the job. "So we can just go--" He saw the anger fill her eyes. Making his own purple orbs widen. She raised her foot and kicked the door down, blowing it off the hinges. "Oro!?" Kenshin was shocked by her sudden show of strength.
"Look, he changed his mind. It's open." She smirked. "Let's go Kenshin." She dragged the surprised man inside.
"Totosai!" She called. "Totosai!?" Yelling once again, walking deeper into the building. "Totosai, you old fart, where are you!?" She growled and continued to drag Kenshin through the small workshop, even though he tried to persist. They soon found themselves in the backyard. He was amazed, it was rather large, for a small workshop owner.
"Moo!" A noise caught their attention and they looked to their right.
"Mo-mo!" Kagome cried. She released Kenshin, and hugged the bovine's head. It smiled at her and mooed in delight.
"It's a three-eyed cow; That it is." Kenshin, stated, slightly shocked. He has never seen anything like it.
"He's not a cow. He's an ox. And he's very sweet, so don't be rude." She corrected him, and he laughed nervously. It seems he angered her yet again. "So, Mo-mo. Where's your old master-- uh?" She asked him.
Kenshin was chuckling in amusement. Why was she asking the ox? It's not like it would understand her. Yet, Kenshin was proven wrong, again. The ox mooed, and moved to the side. Revealing a lazy man, sleeping on some piled hay. He wore a green Kimono with black horizontal stripes. He was bald, except for a short, grey pony tail, tied high on top of his head. He had a long noise, along with a grey mustache, and grey pointy beard. He did look rather old, in Kenshin's eyes.
Kagome thanked the ox, and it licked her face in joy. She laughed, before bending down to the snoring man. Was she really going to wake the poor man? He looks happy, sleeping there.
"Totosai? Totosai, wake up." She tried to wake him. Kenshin just watched, in slight amusement, as the man mumbled something before snoring louder. Kagome took a deep breath. "TOTOSAI! WAKE UP YOU OLD COOT!" She screamed into his ear.
The man snapped his eyes open revealing huge, bug eyes, with beady pupils. The old man yelled bloody murder, from the loud awaking call. Out of nowhere, he pulled out a huge mallet and blindly swung it. Kenshin's eyes bulged out, and he screamed his favor 'Oro?!' word, just as it barely missed his face.
"Watch where you're swinging that thing! You might hit someone with it for once." Kagome plainly told him. The old man grumbled and yawned. He scratched his bald scalp in boredom.
"Ah, Lady Kagome, It's you." He calmly said.
Lady? Kenshin looked over at Kagome before looking back at the man. Calling someone Lady, or Lord, was only for royalty, or to someone you deeply respected. Why does this man call her by that name?
"Yes, it's me, you old geezer." She growled in irritation. "Now apologize to Kenshin! You almost killed him!" She pointed to the stunned red-head beside her. Kenshin laughed nervously, and scratched the back of his skull.
"Oh--" He paused scratching under his chin in thought. "What happened--? I don't remember. Who are you?" He pretended to forget what was happening. Kenshin tried not to laugh at the old man's antics, he was rather funny. Kagome didn't seem to find him quite as amusing, and she growled, hitting him on the head. "Ah! Now I remember!" He suddenly changed his mind. "Lady Kagome, It's you." He greeted again. Kagome huffed.
"Yes, it's me, you old geezer." She repeated to him. Kenshin smiled in enjoyment. He rather liked the old man, he is quite the character.
"I knew you would be coming." He stated. Kagome blinked, and looked at him. "Myoga came to me. He told me everything. I knew you would be down here sooner or later, seeing as I am one of the only friends left, still on this earth." Kagome looked at him, her eyes slowly drooped in sadness, and Kenshin frowned. So he was right. Her friends are dead. He looked away. No wonder she is so saddened. Feeling her grab his sleeve, for reassurance, he smiled at her. She smiled back, her sadness gone. She's a strong woman; That she is.
"That's not why I came here today, Totosai." She told him.
"Oh?" He asked. "Do not tell me." He suddenly said, trying to figure it out himself. "You wish for me to make you another sword, yes?" Kenshin quickly glanced at her, she has a sword? She never had one with her.
"No, not for me, for Kenshin." She stated, pointing at the dazed wanderer. He blinked, and then blushed as the man stared at him with his large, bug eyes.
"Hello." Kenshin greeted, before laughing nervously. "Miss Kagome, I do not think this is a good idea; That I don't." He took his sword from his waist, and held it out in his hand. He looked at it seriously, determination in his violet orbs. "I was going to find the one who made this and--"
"Shakku Arai is dead." Totosai told him. Kenshin snapped his head up, and looked at him, his eyes hardened. "I see you have broken his reverse-blade. He put much of his heart, soul, and skill into making that sword." The old man told him.
"How do you know this is a reverse-blade? I have not unsheathed it." Kenshin asked.
"Totosai has a nose for it. I told you, he is quite skilled. He is the best in the world, no doubt." The old man blushed at her compliment.
"Ah, Lady Kagome, such kind words. I am afraid I might be a little rusty, I have not made a blade in quite some time." He confessed. "If I'm not mistaken, it was when I last saw you…" He then looked at her more closely. "And I see you have not changed since then. Still have such wonderfully plump curves, and such rounded--" Kagome bashed him in the head, stopping his compliment, if you would call it that. She growled, and mumbled something about old perverted men.
"How do you know Arai? How do you know of his death?" Kenshin was still serious. He had to wonder-- Was Shishio behind this? How does this man know of Arai? Kagome thinks so highly of his skills, yet, why is he unknown? Kenshin has never heard of this man before.
"He was my student." Totosai told him. Kenshin was shocked at his words. "I saw great potential in him, for a human." A human? What was that suppose to mean? Kagome coughed, and Kenshin looked down at her. "I taught him much, and he was a wonderful pupil. I was sad to hear he passed away a few years ago. Humans are such frail creatures." He mumbled to himself and scratched it head. "But the women!" He said with a grin. "Now that's a different story!" Kagome shook her head in disbelief.
"So, Totosai. Will you make a new Reverse-blade for Kenshin?" She asked.
"No." He crossed his arms over his chest and looked away.
"What?!" She argued. "Why not!"
"He broke the blade! That's what! I will not make him a new one, just because he was carelessly swinging his sword around. That shows disrespect, for both the blade, and its maker. I will not make a sword for this foolish human." He huffed. Kenshin shifted his weight around, slightly irritated by the man's words.
"Kenshin didn't mean to break it--Probably." Kagome said. Probably?! He looked at her. Was she not watching the fight!?
"I assure you, I did not mean to break it; That I didn't. I have great respect for both Arai, and the blade he gave me." Kenshin told the man. "I was in battle, against a strong enemy. Our blades clashed, and my sword snapped."
"That only shows you're weak!" Totosai said. "If it was from a fight, no doubt, the man you were fighting had the upper hand. Arai craftsmanship is one of the best. The blade did not break because the man's sword was better, for that, I am certain." Kenshin frowned, knowing the man was right. He was weak, and it was because of that the blade broke. His knuckles turned white, gripping the sheath tightly. "But…" Totosai spoke up. "Since it is a favor for Lady Kagome, and she seems to trust you well enough, so I don't see why not." He sighed.
"Thank you Totosai! Maybe you're not an old fart after all!" She squealed, and hugged the man's neck in joy. He blushed, and a perverted grin went across his face. The next thing Kenshin heard was a squeak of surprise, before she popped him in the head. "Dirty old man!" Kagome spoke, before placing her hands over her bottom, guarding it from any further abuse. Kenshin laughed. Totosai mumbled. Out of nowhere, he pulled out a pair of huge pliers. Where does he hide all these things at?
"Ok, now say Ahh--" Totosai said, demonstrating, by opening his toothless mouth.
"Ahh--?" Kenshin said, opening his mouth confused. Why does he want him to--?
"I don't believe that is necessary, Totosai." Kagome spoke. Her hand gently pushed the pliers down, and away from Kenshin's gaping mouth.
"Oh? Would you like to take his place then?" He smirked, and clapped the pliers several times in anticipation. "Your teeth would be much more fun to work with anyway." Kenshin's eyes went wide at his words, and he quickly covered his hands over his mouth.
"No. Can't you just make a regular sword, old man? He doesn't really need anything special. Or can you not do simple things?"
"Simple things--!! It's a disgrace for a blacksmith of my caliber, to lower myself to human standers! Let alone making a Reverse-Blade! You are lucky I even accepted such a foolish thing. It degrades myself as a sword smith, and a demo--" Kagome huffed, interrupting his outburst.
"I thought you were the best, but it seems I have misjudged you." He quickly grumbled at her words, and swatted them away.
"Do not over look my great skills, Lady Kagome. I will do it, no problem!" He fell for trick. She smirked, before clapping her hands together in joy. "But I must have something, so the sword will hold a part of his soul. The blade, and wielder, must be as one, if he is to ever slice anything with my weapons." He stated.
"No sweat!" Kagome reached out, and Kenshin looked at her confused. Feeling a slight pinch on his head he winced and rubbed the sore spot. "Here you go." She handed him a strand of his red hair. That hurt. Kenshin pouted, still rubbing his skull.
"I guess it will have to do." Totosai said, and walked into the workshop. They soon followed. "It will take a day, at the most. Go somewhere, and enjoy yourself. Just stay away from me, I can't work with you two breathing over my shoulder." He mumbled.
Kagome smiled, and started to drag Kenshin away from the man, leaving him to his work. Just as they passed the door, and into the busy streets, Kenshin swore he saw the man breathing fire out of his mouth. He shook his head-- He must be imaging it.
"So, Kenshin?" Kagome spoke to him as they were walking the streets of Kyoto.
"Yes, Miss Kagome?" He smiled down at her.
"Know any good restaurants?" She asked.
"Restaurants?"
"Yes. You've been here before, so sightseeing is out of the question, but we can use this fact to find ourselves some food." She stated. "We have not eaten real food since we left Tokyo. I don't know about you, but I want some Oden!" He chuckled.
"Very well Miss Kagome." He nodded. "I do know of one place that might be acceptable to your…standers." He said, smirking.
"What's that suppose to mean?" Huffing in objection.
"I am just saying, Miss Kagome, you have very special needs. You're tastes for food can only be for the best; That it is."
"Dam straight!" She yelled. He blinked, slightly shocked at her outburst. He did not know she cursed. "My wonderful tongue can not taste anything that I deem garbage." She paused. "Like Kaoru's cooking." She added.
"It is considered rude to talk about someone, when the said person is not presence; That it is." She rolled her eyes.
"If I am not mistaken, if it wasn't for me, you would be missing a tooth."
He sighed. It was pointless to try and argue with her; That it was. She always seems to win. After several minutes of walking through the crowded town, they came upon a fairly large and busy building.
"This is it?" She asked. He nodded his head. It was the best restaurant in town, when he was last here. Judging by how cramped the building looks, it still is. "I don't think so." She quickly objected. Raising an eyebrow he looked at her in question. "The smells, noises, and rude people are appalling. No mater how good the food tastes, I will not eat there." She plainly told him, and turned on her heels in a huff. He rolled his eyes. She is so picky about food; That she is. He felt a tug on his sleeve, before being hauled away. "Now, this Is more like it!" She smiled, leading to a small restaurant across the street.
"Why did you ask for my opinion, if you were going to pick your own place anyway, Miss Kagome?"
"I thought you had the right to voice your own thoughts, just this once-- you know-- to make yourself feel special." He sighed, before being dragged into the restaurant, without another word in edge-wise.
When they walked in, Kenshin saw the place was empty. This did not surprise him; it was a small restaurant, which picked a bad location. Being across the street from the biggest restaurant in town, must be bad for business. But judging by the looks of the building, it has been around for a while. He guessed that only regular customers visited. That must be enough to stay in business.
Kenshin was pulled from his thoughts, literally, he was jerked to the side by Kagome. She was dragging him through the small building, coming to stop at a girl, who was cleaning a table. Kagome cleared her throat to get the girls attention. The woman stopped her dusting, and slowly turned around. When she saw them, her eyes lit up with joy. She quickly greeted us, and Kagome smiled.
The blue-eyed female beside him, asked if they could get a table for two. The girl looked at us, before fixing her gaze on him. She blushed a pretty pink, and he blinked in confusion. Was there something on his face?
"I know just the perfect spot for you two." she said. Then she started to lead them to the back of the restaurant. She then came to a stop at a privacy screen. She slowly slid it open, revealing a small, yet, cozy room with a table, where the two seats were beside each other. "You two make a lovely couple!" She smiled warmly at them.
Kenshin immediately turned 10 shades of red, and started to stutter in objection. He soon felt a small jab at his ribs, and he looked down to see Kagome. She raised her finger up to her lips, in a shushing manner, and then winked. His eyes widened in surprise. She did not want to correct the girl? But they were not--
"Thank you so much. This is great." Kagome smiled at the woman, before pulling her dazed man inside. The girl giggled. She said she will be back in a moment, after they get comfortable, and bring the menus. Kagome nodded in understanding, and the woman closed the screen door.
Kenshin sat there, stiff as a board, hands on his lap, staring at a particular spot on the table. His mind was reeling. He just couldn't believe what just happened, and the girl beside him was acting like everything was okay. Well, he was not okay! This was a misunderstanding. They were not-- He was not-- She was not-- They were not…
"Stop being so tense Kenshin." Her voice jerked him away from his thoughts. "You should just relax. This room is wonderful. It's quiet, and away from other people." She told him. "Don't tell me you object to these conditions?"
"Yes, I do, Miss Kagome." He plainly told her. "We are not--"
"Does us being together in such a way, bother you, Kenshin?" He blushed in embarrassment at her question.
"O-of course it does!" He spoke, without thinking.
"I see. Being in my company is appalling to you?" She asked, eyes downcast.
"Y-yes. I mean, No-- I-I mean-- We should not have lied to her; That we shouldn't. I feel that it is my duty to tell her the truth; That it is." He sighed, feeling he narrowly escaped his doom.
"Oh, just shut up and enjoy it Kenshin. I'm paying for it after all." She huffed.
He took a deep breath, and closed his eyes, trying to relax himself. Why do such embarrassing things keep happening to him when he is around this woman? Feeling small hands touch his shoulders he snapped his eyes open. He turned his head around, seeing her positioned in her knees, behind him.
"You're still tense." She sighed, her breath blowing across his ear. "Let me help you relax." She told him, and started to gently massage his rigid shoulders.
Kenshin was so dazed, he couldn't object. Instead he sighed in defeat, and turned his head back around. He was having a tough time relaxing, and her touching him was not helping. He closed his eyes. Might as well enjoy it. Soon, her small circles over his clothing started to feel nice, and his shoulders slowly slumped in surrender.
She gently moved up, and onto his neck. He tried to hold back the tingles, as her warm hand touched his cold skin. Her fingers were so small, and felt like magic. He found himself practical melting at her touch. She slowly moved back down to his shoulders, sliding off his shirt as she moved down, allowing for better access. He didn't care, her hands felt so nice against his skin, it made his mind go blank.
His Kimono drifted off of his broad shoulders, the soft fabric slipped down his arms, coming to rest at his waist. He did not notice, his was too occupied with other things. Such as the pleasurable tingles spreading all through his body from the woman's massage. Her soft hands putting just the right amount of pressure on his tired limbs.
His body feels light, and her fingers left a small trail across his skin. It was soothing, yet hot. He felt like putty in her hands, as they moved down to his lean arms, taking special care around his scars and wounds. His battle-ready arms were taunt, and twitched, incase of an attack. She easily soothed them, and they started to tingle in relaxation. His muscles have never done this before, it seemed so strange to him, yet it felt so good. No one has ever touched him in such a way, it was pure bliss.
He openly moaned in delight. He blushed at the sound that escaped his lips. Her soft giggles enter his ears, and he sighed. He shouldn't fight it. It doesn't matter, he couldn't help it. Hearing the door slid open, he forcefully opened his eyes.
It was the girl from before, she was standing there, staring at him. After a second, her face turned cherry red, and she raised the menus up to her face, blocking herself from them. He blinked in question, before he lazily looked down at himself. His eyes widened slightly, and he blushed in embarrassment.
"I didn't mean to stare it's just your so good looking-- I mean-- Your so handsome and-- N-no, what I meant to say was-- Umm-- I'm sorry!" She bowed several times in apology. If things couldn't get more embarrassing for the red-headed wanderer, he felt a familiar wet, appendage slide across his heated face.
"Your guard's down sweetheart." Kagome smirked, and his blushed deepened.
The girl stuttered at their familiarity, and swiftly placed the menu's down on the table. She ran out of the room, and closed the door, leaving them alone once again. Kagome laughed at the girl's rushed exit. She reached over His shoulders to grab a menu. Her body pressed against Kenshin's back and his heart soared into his throat. Just as soon as the contact happened, it ended. Kagome smiled at his flushed face, and sat down beside him. Leaving the dazed man to his own thoughts.
"Did you like my rub, sweetheart?" She purred at him. He blushed at her nickname, and looked down at her. She shifted closer to him, till their thighs were touching, and leaned against him. "You're so cute when you're like this." She gently rubbed her cheek against his bare arm and he started to stutter.
"M-miss Kagome, I liked the massage; That I did. But don't you think you're taking this a little too far?" He asked.
"Aww." she pouted. "But Ken-Ken, I thought we were a couple?!" She frowned and started to draw small circles on his open chest. He trembled at her touch.
"M-miss Kagome, you and I are not in a relationship." He tried to stay calm. "I do not think you should be touching me in such an inappropriate way; That I do." He gently removed her hand from his chest and sighed. "You should only think of such things for someone you truly, and deeply care for; that you should." He spoke. She sighed in defeat and looked away.
"I know that. I just couldn't pass up the chance to tease you, sweetheart. You always look so funny when you are in these kind of situations, I just couldn't help myself." She stated. He sighed and picked up a menu.
"I am glad you find me so amusing, Miss Kagome; That I do." He spoke sarcastically. He was slightly upset that she found him so entertaining in this way. "But I would like to tell you that I am not just a man who you can toy with; That I'm not."
"I'm sorry." Her small voice spoke up. Hearing the sadness held within the sound he glanced at her. She had her head hung low in regret. "No one should be toyed with. I should know that better then anyone…" She sighed and he looked at her questionably. "I'm really sorry if I offended you. Please don't be mad at me, I don't mean to--" He interrupted her. His wet, tongue skimmed across her cheek. She gasped, and whipped her head around, looking at his smirking face.
"Your guards down; That it was." He stated, smiling. "And I accept your apology; That I do." She blushed, before playfully slapping his arm. He chuckled in amusement.
Kagome was glad when the food they ordered finally arrived. Kenshin already had his Kimono back on, and the waiter seemed saddened by that. Kagome had to hold down a small giggle that threatened to escape. After the girl left them, she told Kenshin that it seems he has an admirer. And he blushed at the thought. Kagome wasn't too surprised though, Kenshin was a handsome man. Though he had scars all over his body, it only seemed to highlight his manly figure even further. Indeed, Kenshin was a very sexy and rugged looking man, without his shirt on… Kagome almost blushed at her thoughts, before she started to eat her food.
It was rather delicious. Kagome couldn't keep her body from trembling in excitement. It has been a long time since she had such good food. It melted in her mouth, and she sighed in delight. Kenshin looked over at her, in question.
"It's wonderful!" She told him. "You have to try it." She smiled brightly at him before picking up a bite from her plate, and placed it in front of his lips.
His eyes softened as he looked at her, before he slowly parting his lips, without question. She giggled, and placed the food into his mouth. Her chopsticks retreated, and she stared at him. He slowly chewed his food, before swallowing. She watched him closely, waiting for his opinion.
"It is quite good; That is it." He told her. She squealed in joy, happy he enjoyed it just as much as she did. She was about to continue eating, when he place a bite of his food, in front of her lips as well. "You should try mine. I guaranty you will enjoy it; That you will."
He smiled at her, and her eyes lit up. She quickly opened her mouth and he plopped the food into it. She tasted it, and she moaned in satisfaction. Placing her hands on her cheek in a joyous manner, her face got flushed in happiness. Words could not express her feelings, as the wonderfully, tasty treat, slid down her throat.
"I'm glad you like it so much; That I do." He chuckled at her reaction, as small hearts appeared in her eyes. Suddenly they both realized what just happened. They were feeding each other, like a real couple! They both blushed in embarrassment, and turned their heads away.
The sun was already setting by the time they both finished their food, and left the restaurant. Kagome enjoyed herself greatly. They laughed and talked freely, and she had a wonderful time with him. Only he could make her feel so alive, and she could be her true self around him. He seemed to enjoy himself, just as much as she did. This made Kagome very happy.
They were now sitting on a log, over looking a large river that flowed through the city. As the sun slowly creeped down the buildings, she sighed. The sight was rather beautiful. It reminded her much of the river in Tokyo. She was slightly surprised to find it so close to the old demon's workshop. He picked a fine place to set up his shop, this was a lovely view.
"I had a wonderful time with you, Miss Kagome; That I did" Kenshin told her. "Thank you."
"No need to thank me Kenshin, I enjoyed myself as well." She smiled at him. "I wouldn't mind doing it again sometimes." She confessed, and looked up at the sky. They stayed silent for a few minutes, before Kagome heard shuffling beside her. She looked to see Kenshin standing up to leave.
"I'll check on Totosai; That I will." Kagome nodded in agreement. The blade is no doubt finished by now. He smiled at her, before reaching down, and ruffling her hair. She squeaked in persist, and he chuckled, before walking off.
She started to grumble to herself, as she ran her fingers through her messy hair. Her raven locks were very precious to her, keeping it in top shape meant a lot to her. It didn't take long for her to fix it back the way it was, and she sighed. She looked down at the water, deep in thought. Watching the reflection as the sky above changed colors. The light of the sun slowly morphed into that of the night. Small, yet bright specks, started to dot the water. She smiled, and changed her view point, looking directly at the starry sky. She loved the night time, and how the cool air felt nice against her skin. She closed her eyes, and took a deep breath, thinking about her times in the past.
All her years she spent outdoors. She loved it, and missed it greatly. She missed everything, and everyone. She sighed, she shouldn't be thinking about it. It will only make her sad again. But it seems that she couldn't help it. Now that Kenshin was no longer here, she was alone, and that left much room for her mind to wander. It seems to drift to her loved ones, and the past all too often. She did not know how long she sat there, thinking of the past. She did not care, and she slowly distanced herself from the world…
"You have been slacking in your training, if I can sneak behind you undetected." Her eyes snapped open. She knew that voice…
Her head whipped to the side, looking at the tall figure. Her eyes widened in shock. Tears instantly welded into her eyes, and she flung herself, at the handsome man. He chuckled at her reaction, as she wrapped her arms tightly around his broad shoulders, in a happy embrace.
"It seems you have put on some weight…" She smiled against his neck. She could not stop the joyous tears, streaming down her cheeks. She could not believe it-- It was him…
"Sesshoumaru…" She whispered. "I missed you greatly, My Master." He took a deep breath, and sighed against her neck. Feeling his strong arms, slowly, and softly wrap around her small waist, returning the embrace.
"So have I…" He replied.
