Chapter 24
Aww, he's sleeping. I'll leave him hear while I search for a bath. I had better be careful.
Good, the hallways are empty, now time for a bath.
…
This is the 15th damn door that I have tried! Where the hell are the baths?
"Excuse me, milady? Can I help you?"
I turn my attention to the young girl with long black hair, fair skin, and plain blue kimono.
"Yes! Please direct me to the nearest bath with warm water!"
The young girl laughs at my eagerness and points to a door on my right. Hmm, I would have skipped that door.
"Thank you so much! Will you join me?"
I opened the door to reveal a strong smell of soaps and warm water. A large pool fills the entire room, vapors shimmer from the hot spring. I run and spring feet first in the water.
The girl laughs and walks behind me.
"My name is Kagome," pulling off the cloak on my body (A/N: the one from Sesshoumaru when he got her from the dungeon) and throwing it elsewhere.
"My name is Sango and I am here to serve you, Lady Kagome. Lord Sesshoumaru has given me duties for you to do and clothes to wear."
"Was his eyes silver when you saw him?"
"I don't know what you mean."
"What about his hair?"
"Silver as always, are you alright?"
She must not be able to see his changes but why can I? Or maybe she wasn't paying attention.
Chapter 25
Kagome is given new clothes to wear, similar to the clothes that she wore while the presence of the royal family instead this is red.
Back in Kagome's room, they discuss her duties. Shippo is still asleep. Poor Shippo, he must be really tired.
"You are to act as a proper lady, Lady Kagome.
Kagome is sitting on the end of her bed while Sango is standing perfectly still in front of her. She has speaking continuously talking of things that she can basically not do. Kagome eventually turned her out but did come back like now.
"You must be demure and polite always. Never speak unless someone has asked you a question. Never eat until the Lord has eaten or drunk something. You always walk in front of the men, ten paces, no more and no less. You must…"
"Why must I know so much?" Kagome interrupts so that she doesn't zone out again.
"Lord Sesshoumaru becomes the Taiyoukai of Edo in seven days from now. You are expected to attend and be flawless. Normally you would not have to attend but something that nigh will probably concern you."
"When can I leave?" 'Maybe if I keep asking questions then she will eventually stop with the list.'
"When the Lord has given you permission; dismissed you."
"When can I…."
"Enough questions, milady, I must finish reading you this list and explained it to you before I am summoned by milord."
'Damn, she is so persistent; must be afraid of Sesshoumaru.'
"You must….."
'Zoning out again; Sesshoumaru is attractive with his gentler side and I do have Shippo again.
Sesshoumaru's eyes have returned to usual gold but not before he is given a major headache from his other side.
Why did you remove her from the dungeon?
Because you will need her in the future; she is special.
I want her out of here not a few doors down from me.
I need to keep an eye on her!
Why?
I am attracted to her so that means that you are too.
I am not!
Stubborn fool!
This Sesshoumaru is not a fool and doesn't care for that ningen.
Then why did you save Kagome's fox?
Silence
Damn, a headache!
Flashback
"Come with me red fox if you wish to see your human," a voice speaks to Shippo.
Shippo was on the verge of tears once again and looks skeptical but this demon with golden eyes is the answer to his prayers. He had decided to take a break from jumping and planning when the voice appeared from no where. He knows that he hasn't made any progress over the past weeks and maybe some more help will ensure him to get to Kagome.
He follows the demon that once hit his mother but since he took her maybe he can lead him to her.
'Kagome, I'm still coming.' Running to keep pace with the demon as he enters the castle walls and into the palace itself. Little Shippo is awed by the appearance of the palace and all of its wealth. Never has he laid his eyes on such splendor!
The dog demon opens a door revealing a figure sleeping in a large bed. Shippo cautiously walks into the room and hops onto the bed. He looks back to the inu demon but he is no longer there. Shippo sniffs at the figure and falls asleep on the person's side.
'Kagome.'
End Flashback
"In one week's time, I will be the ruler of Edo with a queen. Kagome, I will have you and your strengths."
A silhouette in the dark outside the castle stares lustfully at Kagome's outside window. A cloak and hood covers his body except for white teeth and red eyes.
"You will be mine…………………..one way or another!"
Chapter 26
Sesshoumaru stared at the report on his desk that his father left for him while his mother and father went somewhere. They believed that it was time for him to rule Edo without their presence and guidance for they will not be there the day after he is crowned; it is forbidden.
The report read with elegant handwriting:
The Status Report of Edo
Land: 500,000 acres not including the destroyed Slayers' Villages
Constructed Homes: 5,983
Population: 15,349
Homeless: 56 (not including the one in the dungeons)
Unmarked Graves: 587 (including the one under the Sakura tree)
These reports were taken after our lovely conversation with Kagome. I had a scout sent out to confirm her statements and she did not lie. I hope that these reports bring you to reason, Sesshoumaru. This female is more aware of the people than you and I combined, Sesshoumaru, you could learn for her. Your mother and I will be in Lino (A/N: A wealthy village about a day away with demon speed) until the night of coronation. We shall be expecting wonderful about the progress of Edo and Lady Kagome. I expect for her to be treated fairly like a Lady for I shall postpone your crowning if I hear otherwise; I have my ways, Sesshoumaru.
Do not tempt me.
Lord Inutaisho
