The Mouth
As much as neither wanted to leave their quiet little part of the world they went down to the dinning hall. They agreed to keep it a secret till the ball of there intended mating. The rest of the day Kagome spent getting fitted for the new Kimono Sesshomaru wanted her to have at the ball. The servants where busy getting things ready. Sesshomaru had meetings with a couple of the other Lords and even talked to Migra. At which time he told Sesshomaru many things he had seen in he time he was inside the spell Kagome had put on him. Because of his actions and the change that had come over him. He was allowed back into the Southern Court.
Kagome and Sesshomaru found time here and there to sneak away from everyone for a few heated and passionate kiss's through out the day. About four hours before the ball was to begin the women gathered to show off what they would be wearing for the ball. Kagome simply showed off a very nice Kimono that she had in the wardrobe not wanting anyone to see what she was really going to wear as it would ruin the secret of their mating intentions.
Kagome was enjoying herself talking with everyone until Lady Tara decided to spoil it and spoke. "Well My Sesshomaru loves red like I am wearing it is his favorite color." Kagome did not like her calling Sesshomaru hers but she kept that to herself. Thinking of how shocked she would be later. She smiled as she thought of what her face was going to look like. " Lord Sesshomaru's true favorite color is a maroon red Lady Tara it is much darker than a normal red." Kagome said pleased with herself that fact she knew something that Lady Tara did not. As well as the look in her eyes.
Lady Tara did not like being corrected by Kagome and she let it be known. " I know what his favorite color is. I do not need a human like you to tell me. I will someday be his mate you best remember that human." She said smugly The anger could be heard in her voice. Kagome sweetly looked at her and smiled in her retaliation. " It is not my fault you do not know his favorite about anything Lady Tara. Before speaking one should know the facts of matters of which they talk." All the while she talked she simply smiled at her, this pissed Lady Tara off.
Lady Tara jumped to her feet in anger. " You bitch! I should rip your through out for speaking to me in such a way." She screamed at Kagome. Kagome could hear the other 2 Ladies gasp in their shock. Kagome just looked at the floor shaking her head. After looking back at Lady Tara her smile was gone. " Lady Tara such language from someone who is suppose to be a Lady with your stature is very unlady like. One would think someone of your stature would have better manors. If I may also add. Saying such things as you just did could be a declaration of intent on your part to try to do bodily harm to person. In wish case my honor would demand I defend myself." Kagome stood and turned to the other 2 Ladies and slightly nodded her head in respect.
" I have enjoyed your company Ladies but I must leave now. Lord Sesshomaru had asked a favor of me so I must attend to the arrangements for it. I shall see you at the ball late." Kagome smiled at them and walked to the door. When she was about to open it she heard Lady Tara speak. " You have no right to be in this house. About time he puts you in your place. Now get to work." Kagome's miko powers flared she took a deep breath to calm herself as she pulled her powers back inside her before turning around. She had , had enough of this women's mouth.
."For your information He did not order me he asked me and in a very nice way. In the 9 months we traveled together he never once ordered me around because he respects me. Can you say the same thing for yourself. I dought it. You are a spoiled whiny little brat who thinks you can have whatever you want because of who you are related to. Well guess what the world don't really work that way. Further more as to me belonging here. I want you to know He asked me to live here. This is my home. So if you stop and think about it I have more rights in this house than you ever will.. I belong here.
I have tried very hard for you to like me and all you want to do is to run me down like I am lower than you. Something for you to step on. News flash I am not and you should remember that. I am a Princess and a powerful Miko. I am the Sacred Protector Of The Shikon No Tama I came from a place you could never even dream of to save the demon race from being wiped from the face of this earth and you have the gall to speak to me in such a way. You shame yourself. I tire of your childish action and your temperaments like a spoiled brat when there is no reason for it. Do not stress my wrath." The whole time Kagome was talking she was stepping forward until Lady Tara was backed against a wall. Fear could be seen in her eyes and smelt thick in the air.
Kagome stepped back and looked at the other 2 Ladies in the room. She felt bad that they had to witness such a thing from her. " My Ladies I am sorry for such an outburst from myself. please forgive me." She bowed her head once again and left the room. She was mad at herself for letting Lady Tara get to her in such a way. There was just something about her that made Kagome very uneasy. She just couldn't put her finger on it. She had the feeling that she was going to be trouble The same feeling she had the first time she had meet her.
As she walked through the halls lost in thought she didn't notice the aura that was following behind her as she headed to her room. When she entered she placed her new kimono in the bathing area. When she returned to her bedroom chamber she found she was not alone anymore. She stopped when she saw none other than Lady Tara standing in the middle of her room. "Is there a reason you have entered my chambers without my permission Lady Tara?"
"Yes I want you to stay away from My Sesshomaru. If you don't I'll kill you like the animal you are." Lady Tara said with a hateful tone. Kagome looked at the floor then back at her then replied." I see. I take it that you are challenging me for the right to be around Lord Sesshomaru?" Kagome walked over to her door never removing her eyes from Lady Tara. Opening the door she yelled for the guard. The guard was there in a flash. " Yes lady Kagome you called?" He asked as he was looking around for any sign of trouble.
"Yes. Do you happen to know where Lord Sesshoamru is by chance?" Kagome had a plan to stop her from being alone with Lady Tara so she didn't try any thing stupid. " Yes My Lady he is in his study." " Good would you mind escorting Lady Tara and myself there please?" "Yes My Lady. This way please." " After you Lady Tara." Kagome said smiling at what she had done. She couldn't help but wonder how stupid this demon really was. Soon they reached the study after knocking on the door and finding him inside they entered.
Kagome turned to the guard. "Thank you guard." she said smiling at him. " Your welcome My Lady" He bowed to them all and left the study. Kagome walked over in front of Sesshomaru's desk and stood beside Lady Tara. Kagome could tell he was very confused as to why they would both be in his study to talk to him. She smirked inwards. " Lord Sesshomaru Lady Tara and I have a disagreement of which your help is needed." Said Kagome. He could tell that she was doing her best not to laugh at what was happening.
" Oh? Please tell me what this problem is you need my help with." He asked still confused. " Lady Tara has challenged me to fight her for I quote. To stay away from her Sesshomaru or she will kill me like the animal I am." Sesshomaru smirked and looked at Lady Tara who was smiling. Thinking the smirk was on his face because he was pleased she would fight for him.
" I see Lady Kagome. In a case like this there must be rules." he said wanting to laugh. He knew Kagome would win this fight. "Yes My Lord This is why we are here. For you to be the over seer of this small event of my honor. As you know I am a miko so I pose I not be allowed to use my Miko powers against her. I would agree this condition to be fair. Also When I win she must apologize to me in front of everyone for all the hateful , cruel and insulting things she has been saying to me every since she got here." This made him wonder what else she had said to Kagome and how much had this been going on.
"When I win you will become my very own personal slave." Lady Tara spat out. looking at Kagome. Sesshomaru cleared his thought as both women looked at him. " Then you are both in agreement with the terms of this small event between you? If so meet in the dojo in 20 minutes. Plus stay away from each other until then. To knowingly be around the other you will automatically lose the challenge. Not showing up you will lose as well." They both bowed and left the room. Kagome heard Sesshomaru yell for Jaken..
She returned to her room and got out Inuyasha's Robe Of The Fire Rat and put them on. Grabbing up Tetsusaiga she didn't know if she would be able to use it or not she had never tried to wield it before. She picked up Tetsusaiga Holding it in both hands looking at it. " Tetsusaiga I may not be Inuyasha but I am the one who freed you from your sleep. I ask you to except me as your new owner. As you have helped to protect me many time I wish not to lose your protection." she whispered to the sword. Placing it in her sash When she pulled it out of it's sheaf it pulsed then transformed. "Thank you my old friend." Then replaced it in it's sheaf. Put up her hair in a pony tail and headed to the dojo to wait for the event to happen.
She could tell by the auras in the dojo that many people where already there. Taking a deep breath and laying her hand on Tetsusaiga's hilt she entered the dojo. She walked over to her spot siting down on one leg the other raised holding her sword up on the floor in the hand that rested on her raised knee. She sat tall and proud head held high. Kagome noticed she was getting some strange looks from the Lords who where already there. The way they where looking at her was unnerving to her. She stood and walk over in front of them all and sat down looking at them.
She knew why they where looking at her in such a way. The sword. "My Lords I feel as if you wish to ask me something. Am I correct?" She said already knowing the answer but she was trying to be polite." Yes Lady Kagome. Is that the sword I think it is and why do you have it?" Ask the Lord Of The Souther Lands. " Yes Sir this is indeed the fabled sword Tetsusaiga. It was I who released Inuyasha from The Tree Of Ages. It was I who released this very sword from it's internal resting place and presented it to Inuyasha. This sword has helped to protect me for the last 4 years. At the time of Inuyasha's death I retrieved Tetsusaiga once again and it has honored me by excepting me as it's new owner. Tetsusaiga is like an old friend to me."
He smiled at her. " It is good to know that it has chosen someone with a good heart to wield it." Hearing this made Kagome feel good. The fact that she had been complemented by another Lord other than Sesshomaru make her chest fill with pride. " Thank you My Lord." She slightly bowed her head in respect. " Pardon me I must take my place." She returned to her place and waited for Lady Tara to come to the dojo.
Kagome was tired of this waiting game. The longer she waited the more she really wanted to hurt her."Guard" she called out "Yes My Lady?" " Guard would you mind going and finding Lady Tara and dragging her crowdedness into this DoJo please." The guard smiled. "Yes My Lady right away." "Thank you" Kagome called out as he was rushing out of the door.
Kagome stood wanting to be the kind and Lightly bowed to the guest that have been waiting so long. " My Lords And My Ladies and honor guest I apologize for such a long delay. I have sent a guard in search of Lady Tara. Hopefully we can get this over with soon." She went and stood in the door way taking in a fresh scent of the air outside.
A few minutes later she saw the guard returning with Lady Tara by his side arguing with him. The guard stopped at Kagome. He smiled while speaking to her." My Lady I have escorted Lady Tara as you requested." Kagome nodded to him. Holding out her hand to the dojo door. " Lady Tara after you." When she turned back around she saw Sesshomaru walking up to her. "Nice of you too join us. At least you changed your clothes."
Kagome went to turn around and walk away. He grabbed her arm and stopped her. " Kagome wait" A tear came to her eyes. She turned around and looked at him. Before he could say anything she spoke. " Don't bother Lord Sesshomaru her scent is on your breath and your scent is all over her as well." She said as a tear fell from her eyes rolling down her cheeks. She pulled away and walked inside standing in her place across from Lady Tara.
"Well Tara I must say you have chosen something rather hard to fight in. Chose your weapon." Kagome reached down and pulled Tetsusaiga from it's sheaf. leaving it unchanged till needed. She heard Sesshomaru say "Tetsusaiga" as he gasp. " Yes Lord Sesshomaru Tetsusaiga." She sliced it through the air and changed it's form. " It has chosen a new owner. It chose to honor me." turning her attention back to the women.
" Since you are unwilling to choice a weapon have you chosen to use your claws or are you relenting on your challenge?" Kagome put Tetsusaiga back in it's sheaf.
"Tara attack or be attacked." said Kagome who was very annoyed with her little game and wanted to get this over with. Tara just stood there and didn't move. Kagome walked over to her and slapped her across the face. In a loud voice Kagome asked a question. " MY LORDS. When one being makes a challenge and then refuses to fight in said challenge who is the winner?" Lord Sesshomaru spoke. " If she dose not fight in the challenge she asked for then she will be declared the loser." "How long do I haft to stand here waiting my time looking at her.?" Kagome asked annoyance clear in her voice for all to hear. This time the Lord Of The Souther Lands who answered. " You may call it at any time you wish it is clear to all she is not going to fight."
Kagome pulled back her fist and hit Tara in the jaw." That was for calling me a whore when I am clearly untouched by any man and you have been by many." She hit her again. " That was for telling me I am useless and that I have no right to be here." She picked her up and Hit her again." That was for threading to kill me 2 times."
She picked her up and hit her again.
"That was for tell me I have no right to talk to Lord Sesshomaru. She picked her up again and hit her. "That was for all the other cruel and hurtful things you have said to me since you arrived. When all I have done was be nice to you and try my best to get you to like me." She picked her up and hit her again " That was for daring to challenge me. Never do it again. I can be just as cruel as I am kind and believe me I know the true meaning of someone being cruel I lived through it." Kagome turned around and walked to the middle of the room facing everyone. " This is over she has lost. I have defended my honor like I had too." She never looked at Sesshomaru.
With that being said Kagome walked out of the DoJo and vanished from sight before Sesshomaru could get out the door. She went to her room and sat in her bath crying. As she was trying to find her answers to why. After her bath was done she fixed her hair in a messy bun and added some silver pens to match her Kimono As she looked into the mirror she pulled down a few strains of hair on each side of her face to finish the look.