Well, I told you to expect the next chapter soon! This is to make up for everything! In case you didn't notice I replaced the last note with corrosponding chapter 8! I hope you enjoy and forgive me for everything again!
Major Recognition and Shout Out to my LOVELY Editor, Mistress Fluffy-sama!
Disclaimer: Inuyasha is not mine, though how much fun it would be if I did! *cackles evilly*
Summary: Kagome has been taken by Sesshoumaru for a variety of reasons, Inuyasha is upset (obviously) and wants her back. Kagome doesn't want to go back however any more, and wants to stay with Sesshoumaru and Rin. But how will Inuyasha take it, will he be able to bend Kagome's resolve. Or is this just a little peice of the overall plot that the author is weaving! (a/n: belive the latter, believe the latter*screams as is taken away by the guys in white jackets*)
This fic is rated R for occasional violence, language, and eventual implications.
Here's Chapter 9! (yay!)
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Chapter 9 ~ Confirmed Thoughts
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Kagome woke up early that morning, before the sun spread its light thought out the isles of Japan. She was unable to catch the "Sand Man" to continue sleeping. She knew that meant that something momentous was taking place today and she had a nagging feeling it had to do with a dog-eared half demon. She took a bath and dressed in a simple, loose white furisode with silver roses embroidered starting from her right shoulder and slowly circling down to her feet; the obi folded in it was silver. She brushed her hair out and ventured to the kitchen, making a quick omelet with toast.
She decided that she was still a little hungry and made some more omelets, thinking that it would be a nice treat later for Rin. Taking an omelet and a glass of juice, or what she thought was juice (she couldn't tell even by the color); she proceeded to take a walk around the castle, ending up back at her room. Casually looking down the hall she realized that one of the ornate doors was wide open, and she became curious like every human being would. Kagome tip toed towards the carved door and slowly looked around the edge of the doorframe.
The room was huge. The massive, probably king size, bed in the center of the room was raised on a platform that had a few steps leading to it. Three doors on her right were made out of stained glass and there were two huge desks in the back corners with neat piles of paper and scrolls with paperweights. To her right stood an ornate vanity and glass cases housing an army of items. She noticed that the entire far wall of the room was, what looked to be, French windows that were wide open—giving a delightful breeze. All the wood in the room was a dark cherry color and all fabric was ghost white (most likely) silk that floated about everywhere from the breeze emanating from French windows. The room seemed deserted; it's many white overstuffed chairs empty and cold.
She was drawn to the huge open French doors leading out onto the balcony and walked out, placing her breakfast on the side of a desk. It took her a moment to get used to the strong light outside but when she did she immediately noticed a large white chair at the far end of the balcony. The snow-white hair that was draped and blowing off to one side sent a chill down her spine. 'What! Why is Sesshoumaru outside?' She quickly walked to the side of the chair and heaved a sigh of relief. He was just sleeping, he looked so peaceful she didn't believe it was he at first, but the navy-purple crescent moon was a dead give away. 'I would never have believed that this was a feared Taiyokai had I come upon him like this and had never met him before.' Kagome was startled when the eyes snapped open and looked at her suddenly blazing with annoyance and with a deadly amount of anger until swift recognition caused the amber fire to die down slightly to a soft blaze.
"Why are you on my balcony?"
"Gomen nasai, Sesshoumaru-sama, I could not sleep and decided to take a walk. I found your bedroom door open, which I didn't know was your bedroom door, and my curiosity got the better of me. Please forgive me?"
"There is nothing to forgive."
"Um, can I ask you a question Sesshoumaru-sama?" Sesshoumaru sighed slightly and nodded.
"Inuyasha is coming later . . . am I right in this assumption?" Sesshoumaru thought for a moment. Should he tell her; she probably already knew so he might as well tell her and confirm it.
"Yes. He is."
"I thought so." Sesshoumaru's mind that was ever eager for information finally voiced that question that commanded his thoughts.
"What will you do when he gets here?"
" . . ." Kagome thought for a second before answering.
"I suppose . . . I'll tell him the truth. I'll explain to him about Rin and that he doesn't need ME to complete the jewel." Sesshoumaru nodded his head in acknowledgement. They jumped ever so slightly in shock when he heard his stomach growl. Kagome heard it too and stifled a giggle. Sesshoumaru noticed however, and shot her a glare that would make a feeble human shiver in response. Kagome lightly padded to where she had left her breakfast on the desk and swiftly brought it to the lords' side.
"Here Sesshoumaru-sama, it's a dish from where I live but I think you'll still enjoy it." Sesshoumaru arched his eyebrow at the food. He didn't smell anything wrong with the foreign dish, in fact it smelled quite delectable.
"The only thing Sesshoumaru-sama is that I'm not sure what kind of liquid this is but it looks like juice." Sesshoumaru looked at the liquid, knowing exactly what it was, and figured he should explain.
"It's a special ceremonial drink that is used as a toast before wars. It boosts your energy and gives you more strength. But it's not permanent; it only lasts a matter of hours. It doesn't matter if you drink it; Rin loves it and drinks it all the time." Kagome briefly thought, 'That would explain a lot.'
"What's it called?"
"Taki."
Sesshoumaru tentatively looked at the breakfast before him and slowly picked up a fork. 'Why a fork and not chopsticks?' He gently picked up a piece of "omelet" and put it in his mouth, chewing slowly. His eyes widened in surprise. It was quite enjoyable! Kagome was a good cook! It was truly amazing!
Kagome had been watching Sesshoumaru's every move, especially his eyes. She saw the spark of surprise and the flood of contentment in the oddly colored orbs, which made her clap her hands together happily. Thinking of something she bowed.
"I'm going to go get Rin up for a change, I'll leave you to your breakfast. You should eat out here it is going to be a beautiful day. I'll see you later, Sesshoumaru-sama."
Sesshoumaru watched as Kagome left and unconsciously started eating his breakfast. After a few seconds that sun fully emerged, sending an array of pastel colors among the clear expanse of blue. It was spectacular, to say the least, and SesshoMaru felt a pang in is heart when he realized that he was completely alone watching its beauty. What the pang was he wasn't sure. But he had a feeling it had to do with the silly little ningen who had made his breakfast, and that slightly annoyed him. He finished his breakfast and then rose from his seat. He felt the need to bathe before he saw anyone this morning.
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Thank you reviewers, I updated this too fast for you to give me reviews to place on here, so if you reviewed either chapter 7 or note 8 your response is at the bottom of the previous chapter! Thank you!!!
I LOVE MY EDITOR!
^.^ Nicky-chan ^.^
Major Recognition and Shout Out to my LOVELY Editor, Mistress Fluffy-sama!
Disclaimer: Inuyasha is not mine, though how much fun it would be if I did! *cackles evilly*
Summary: Kagome has been taken by Sesshoumaru for a variety of reasons, Inuyasha is upset (obviously) and wants her back. Kagome doesn't want to go back however any more, and wants to stay with Sesshoumaru and Rin. But how will Inuyasha take it, will he be able to bend Kagome's resolve. Or is this just a little peice of the overall plot that the author is weaving! (a/n: belive the latter, believe the latter*screams as is taken away by the guys in white jackets*)
This fic is rated R for occasional violence, language, and eventual implications.
Here's Chapter 9! (yay!)
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Chapter 9 ~ Confirmed Thoughts
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Kagome woke up early that morning, before the sun spread its light thought out the isles of Japan. She was unable to catch the "Sand Man" to continue sleeping. She knew that meant that something momentous was taking place today and she had a nagging feeling it had to do with a dog-eared half demon. She took a bath and dressed in a simple, loose white furisode with silver roses embroidered starting from her right shoulder and slowly circling down to her feet; the obi folded in it was silver. She brushed her hair out and ventured to the kitchen, making a quick omelet with toast.
She decided that she was still a little hungry and made some more omelets, thinking that it would be a nice treat later for Rin. Taking an omelet and a glass of juice, or what she thought was juice (she couldn't tell even by the color); she proceeded to take a walk around the castle, ending up back at her room. Casually looking down the hall she realized that one of the ornate doors was wide open, and she became curious like every human being would. Kagome tip toed towards the carved door and slowly looked around the edge of the doorframe.
The room was huge. The massive, probably king size, bed in the center of the room was raised on a platform that had a few steps leading to it. Three doors on her right were made out of stained glass and there were two huge desks in the back corners with neat piles of paper and scrolls with paperweights. To her right stood an ornate vanity and glass cases housing an army of items. She noticed that the entire far wall of the room was, what looked to be, French windows that were wide open—giving a delightful breeze. All the wood in the room was a dark cherry color and all fabric was ghost white (most likely) silk that floated about everywhere from the breeze emanating from French windows. The room seemed deserted; it's many white overstuffed chairs empty and cold.
She was drawn to the huge open French doors leading out onto the balcony and walked out, placing her breakfast on the side of a desk. It took her a moment to get used to the strong light outside but when she did she immediately noticed a large white chair at the far end of the balcony. The snow-white hair that was draped and blowing off to one side sent a chill down her spine. 'What! Why is Sesshoumaru outside?' She quickly walked to the side of the chair and heaved a sigh of relief. He was just sleeping, he looked so peaceful she didn't believe it was he at first, but the navy-purple crescent moon was a dead give away. 'I would never have believed that this was a feared Taiyokai had I come upon him like this and had never met him before.' Kagome was startled when the eyes snapped open and looked at her suddenly blazing with annoyance and with a deadly amount of anger until swift recognition caused the amber fire to die down slightly to a soft blaze.
"Why are you on my balcony?"
"Gomen nasai, Sesshoumaru-sama, I could not sleep and decided to take a walk. I found your bedroom door open, which I didn't know was your bedroom door, and my curiosity got the better of me. Please forgive me?"
"There is nothing to forgive."
"Um, can I ask you a question Sesshoumaru-sama?" Sesshoumaru sighed slightly and nodded.
"Inuyasha is coming later . . . am I right in this assumption?" Sesshoumaru thought for a moment. Should he tell her; she probably already knew so he might as well tell her and confirm it.
"Yes. He is."
"I thought so." Sesshoumaru's mind that was ever eager for information finally voiced that question that commanded his thoughts.
"What will you do when he gets here?"
" . . ." Kagome thought for a second before answering.
"I suppose . . . I'll tell him the truth. I'll explain to him about Rin and that he doesn't need ME to complete the jewel." Sesshoumaru nodded his head in acknowledgement. They jumped ever so slightly in shock when he heard his stomach growl. Kagome heard it too and stifled a giggle. Sesshoumaru noticed however, and shot her a glare that would make a feeble human shiver in response. Kagome lightly padded to where she had left her breakfast on the desk and swiftly brought it to the lords' side.
"Here Sesshoumaru-sama, it's a dish from where I live but I think you'll still enjoy it." Sesshoumaru arched his eyebrow at the food. He didn't smell anything wrong with the foreign dish, in fact it smelled quite delectable.
"The only thing Sesshoumaru-sama is that I'm not sure what kind of liquid this is but it looks like juice." Sesshoumaru looked at the liquid, knowing exactly what it was, and figured he should explain.
"It's a special ceremonial drink that is used as a toast before wars. It boosts your energy and gives you more strength. But it's not permanent; it only lasts a matter of hours. It doesn't matter if you drink it; Rin loves it and drinks it all the time." Kagome briefly thought, 'That would explain a lot.'
"What's it called?"
"Taki."
Sesshoumaru tentatively looked at the breakfast before him and slowly picked up a fork. 'Why a fork and not chopsticks?' He gently picked up a piece of "omelet" and put it in his mouth, chewing slowly. His eyes widened in surprise. It was quite enjoyable! Kagome was a good cook! It was truly amazing!
Kagome had been watching Sesshoumaru's every move, especially his eyes. She saw the spark of surprise and the flood of contentment in the oddly colored orbs, which made her clap her hands together happily. Thinking of something she bowed.
"I'm going to go get Rin up for a change, I'll leave you to your breakfast. You should eat out here it is going to be a beautiful day. I'll see you later, Sesshoumaru-sama."
Sesshoumaru watched as Kagome left and unconsciously started eating his breakfast. After a few seconds that sun fully emerged, sending an array of pastel colors among the clear expanse of blue. It was spectacular, to say the least, and SesshoMaru felt a pang in is heart when he realized that he was completely alone watching its beauty. What the pang was he wasn't sure. But he had a feeling it had to do with the silly little ningen who had made his breakfast, and that slightly annoyed him. He finished his breakfast and then rose from his seat. He felt the need to bathe before he saw anyone this morning.
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Thank you reviewers, I updated this too fast for you to give me reviews to place on here, so if you reviewed either chapter 7 or note 8 your response is at the bottom of the previous chapter! Thank you!!!
I LOVE MY EDITOR!
^.^ Nicky-chan ^.^
