Disclaimer: I don't own Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango or Miroku. I do own Kadasa.
Sesshoumaru – The story
"Sesshoumaru…" – The speech
Sesshoumaru – The thoughts
"Sesshoumaru" – The animal speech
Sesshoumaru - The animal thoughts
(Can you tell I'm a Sesshoumaru fan?)
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Inuyoukai on a Leash
Chapter 8
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"Kadasa!" A voice called through the intercom. Sesshoumaru opened one eye blearily and shut it, yawning and rolling over. Kadasa's arms suddenly wrapped around him, pulling him into a tight hug and grumbled a faint 'go away.'
"Kadasa! Let me in! It's pouring!"
Kadasa sat straight up and rushed from the room crying "Naraku!"
Sesshoumaru snarled and rushed after her. He heard the door open and shut and a male's relieved sigh.
"It's an ocean of rain out there." He stated as Sesshoumaru ran around the bend growling.
"Sesshoumaru!" Kadasa yelled and grabbed his collar. "Be nice to Naraku!" He growled at her and looked at Naraku again snarling.
"Do you want me to take you back to the shelter! They'll put you down!"
"Not if I have any say in it they won't woman." He growled but quieted down and sat at her heel.
Naraku watched him carefully then turned to Kadasa. "So?"
"So, so what?" She asked.
"You're supposed to show me something today."
"Oh! I totally forgot!" She cried. "Let me go make it presentable! Ah! I knew I should've cleaned up your mess Sesshoumaru!" She echoed as she rushed upstairs.
Sesshoumaru snorted, momentarily forgetting who was standing next to him. "My mess?"
Naraku chuckled and looked down at Sesshoumaru who was glaring at him. "Long time no see dog."
He growled. "What are you talking of?"
"I know who you are Sesshoumaru, lord of the western lands."
Sesshoumaru snarled at him. "And what are you doing here!"
"I happen to be a good friend of Kadasa's mutt." He sighed and leaned back against the doorway. "I've been reborn Sesshoumaru. I won't harm you or Kadasa."
"And what about Inuyasha and the others?"
"Not them either."
"And that clay woman Inuyasha loved long ago? What happened to her?"
"Kikyo? She's my sister. Kagura, scary as it is, is my fiancée, her little sister Kanna and older brothers Juromaru and Kageromaru are soon to be my siblings as well, not that you care."
He snorted and looked up the stairs as Kadasa came rushing back down.
"All ready!" She chirped and tugged Naraku up the stairs onto the second floor and into one of the spare bedrooms.
She flicked the light on and walked over to a large cloth covered object.
"Here it is, done and ready," she cried and tugged the cloth off, revealing a large portrait of Kagura.
"Arigatou Kadasa! It looks just like her! Now we can have a picture of each of us. Arigatou!" He gave her a hug then pulled a check out of his pocket and handed it to her.
"Naraku! This is way too much!"
"Ah what can I say, I love ya." He winked then pat Sesshoumaru on the head to which he growled. "But this mutt loves ya more so I'll keep my love a secret."
Kadasa giggled and whispered. "I won't tell Kagura."
He chuckled and picked up the portrait. "Is there room in your garage for me to pull into it?"
"Hai. You pull in and you won't have to get the picture wet."
"Good."
After ten minutes of finally getting the picture into the car, Naraku waved and drove off. Kadasa closed the garage door and trotted back upstairs to find Sesshoumaru lying on the couch pouting since she hadn't let him go outside with her.
"Aw come on Sesshoumaru. It's soaking wet out there." He looked over then back at the floor. She sighed and sat next to him petting his head. "So what shall we do today since it's pouring and there's nothing to do?"
He rolled his eyes. "Whatever pleases you woman, since of course I have no say."
She giggled. "I'll take that as an 'I don't care.' What say you to another movie day?"
He snorted and curled farther into the couch as she started a movie up.
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Sango and Miroku had come over sometime near dinner, bringing a lot of Chinese take out with them. Now they sat at the breakfast bar, Kadasa on one side, them on the other, talking about work.
Kadasa occasionally slipped Sesshoumaru some food.
"So, all the dolphins are all right?" Kadasa asked.
"Hai. We've kept them in the tanks until this storm passes. That one you call 'Marine' is ready to bolt out of there."
Kadasa nodded and sighed. "She's still a wild dolphin. I can't blame her."
"The problem is nobody can feed her though. She refuses to be fed by anyone other than you," Miroku stated sadly.
"Then, I'll go feed her."
"Right now?" Sango asked as Kadasa stood up.
"Hai. I'll be back in a little while. I'll feed her and stop by the movie store to grab a couple new ones," Kadasa stated, grabbing the keys. Sesshoumaru woofed and followed after her.
"You've got company!" Sango called.
Kadasa giggled and ruffled his hair. "Let's go Fluffy." He snorted and trotted after her.
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"Good job Marine!" Kadasa cooed as she fed another fish to the hungry dolphin.
Marine squeaked and it quickly disappeared.
"Where were you guys yesterday?" she asked Sesshoumaru.
"It was Kadasa's day off."
"So!"
"So she was at home, torturing me with movies."
Marine giggled. "I missed you mutt. I was lonely."
He snorted. "Whatever."
Marine squeaked and then swam slowly around the tank. "So… when am I gonna be released?"
He shrugged. "I dunno. Hopefully soon. You're grating on my nerves."
Marine giggled again then stopped. "Oh yeah! I heard one of the dolphins in the other tank talking about you earlier."
"You did?"
"Yeah. You should go ask her what she knows about your curse."
"Arigatou Marine."
He quietly slipped away from Kadasa's side and trotting over to the next tank.
"Yo."
The dolphin opened her eyes and looked at him. "What do you want?"
"Marine said you knew about me."
"And who are you?"
"Sesshoumaru. Inutasho's boy."
"Sesshoumaru! It's really you? Oh this is great!"
"Really?" He raised an eyebrow. "How?"
"I have to tell you, I know something about your curse!"
"Well I don't have all day woman! What is it?"
"The curse has something to do with your life. I'm not sure what that implies but as long as you're a wild dog at heart, so you shall stay a wild dog. At least, that's the rumor I heard from a passing gull."
"Hm… I'll get Inuyasha to tell me about it. Arigatou."
"You're welcome sweetie. Just make sure you take care of our Kadasa. Many of us beach ourselves near this place so that we can see her."
"Just go to her house baka."
The dolphin blinked then grinned. "Arigatou Sesshoumaru."
"Whatever." He trotted back over to Kadasa's side as she handed Marine another fish.
"You get some info out of her?" Marine asked.
He nodded. "Hai. It's a little confusing but yeah. I'll ask Inuyasha about it."
"How is the mutt?"
"Same as always. A pain in the butt and a baka."
Marine giggled. "You tell him I said Kon'nichi wa." She stated as Kadasa gave her a final pat on the head and stood up to leave.
"I will. Take care."
"Sesshoumaru. I never imagined you saying that to anyone."
He snorted. "Yeah whatever. I may have taken a liking to you fish."
She squeaked, giggling again. "Ja mata puppy."
"Ja mata fish."
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Kadasa yawned as The Core ended. She had rented it from the movie store on her way home. Sango and Miroku were out cold on the loveseat, Sesshoumaru's head on her stomach, body between her and the couch.
She smiled and picked his head up, his golden amber eyes opening a crack and looking at her. She kissed him on the head and slid off the couch. Turning off the TV she headed into the kitchen.
Sesshoumaru yawned and stretched then hopped off the couch and trotted after her. She grabbed a glass of water and headed into the bedroom. Sesshoumaru came in after she changed into her pajamas and climbed into bed. He hopped up next to her and settled his head on the other pillow. She smiled and curled up next to him, both quickly falling to sleep.
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To everyone still reading this,
Yes! I finally updated! I know, I know. Please don't murder me. You're all coming up in later chapters! I already had these ones planned though and couldn't just cut, copy and paste you guys in here! The next chapter's almost finished. Hopefully I'll get it done and updated this weekend.
Main reason for not updating? Procrastination. Man it's a beautiful thing… till I get in trouble for it and start stressing out… then I'm kinda ticked at myself…
Please forgive the above sentence for I am sick and delirious. Boo yah. The sickness.
Wishing you all the best of 2006,
Kadasa Mori