Yin & Yang – Betrayal & Trust
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Inuyasha Abbreviations:
Matsurika – Jasmine Flowers
Tomodachi - Friend
Geta – Japanese sandals
Iie – No
Nani – What
Nande - Why
Chapter 10 – Matsurika Garden
Kagome made her way to the shoji screen , sliding open the door she was greeted by Misoko.
"Konnichi wa Misoko san." greeted the miko as Misoko bowed.
"Hello to you too Kagome, come we must get you bathed and then delivered to the matsurika garden." stated the youkai, Kagome feeling a large lump in her throat form at the thought of Sesshoumaru's message.
"Hai." replied the miko abruptly as Misoko lead her down the many halls until they arrived at the bathing house.
Sliding open the door, Kagome's feet lightly padded across the damp ground, her arms flailing the material off from her upper body as Misoko quickly untied her obi. Soon she was free from the beautiful silk gown, her long tanned legs slowly entering the water, sighing as her bottom landed upon the rock's edge, she leaned her head back.
"Misoko you will bathe with me today, I need company, please?" pleaded the miko and soon her servant yet friend had also joined Kagome within the onsen.
"So Kagome, I take it you wish to talk to me." said Misoko, her golden-orange hair flowing freely as her emerald eyes sparkled with excitement; Kagome finding the demoness to be astonishingly gorgeous with her hair loose.
"Hai, Sesshoumaru sama, he sent me a message today, within it was a request to become my friend. Then earlier he had said he had respect for me. I don't know if I should allow him to see my true self, I am scared he will do what Inuyasha did." admitted Kagome as Misoko's eyes became light green in pity.
"You have been through a lot, what Inuyasha did was his choice, you should not burden yourself over such and Sesshoumaru sama, he is loyal like no other, he never lies and when he says he respects someone he means it Kagome. You are a kind miko, full of much intelligence and a motherly attitude which makes you more sweeter of a human being than Sesshoumaru has ever met in his life. Yet under all that kindness is a strong-willed, powerful fighter who is always putting others first before herself. These aspects are what Sesshoumaru respects and you Kagome have all of them. Do you understand now, Sesshoumaru is someone that you may trust." explained the youkai as Kagome smiled.
"Thank you Misoko, I feel reassured now." said the miko with confidence.
"Good I am glad to hear such Kagome." responded Misoko, the two friends sat in warming silence, the steam floating within the room, it's heat making the miko melt at the warmth.
Unfortunately the miko had a certain inuyoukai to visit, slowly exciting the spring she felt the result of her muscles being relaxed as her legs lightly walked to the screen where she would allow Misoko to help her change. Soon her yukata rested around her body as she carefully tied it's thin obi around the waist; it was stunning, a rich ebony silk with embroidered red bara upon it. After, Misoko swiftly placed the kimono around the curved miko, it also being silk and ebony black yet light pink sakura was embroidered on it's surface. Once they stood outside the bathing room, the miko gently slipped on the geta, their straps black like her gown. Remembering the object she still held with her, Kagome brought it upon her eyesight, it's magnificent crimson colour and fragrance reminded her of him, indeed it was amusing that such a small thing could represent the lord himself; twirling the bara with her fingers, Kagome's mind drifted back to the message Sesshoumaru had sent her.
"Sesshoumaru, how much I owe you for everything. We have both suffered, at least we are not alone." complied the miko before she was graced with the presence of a large arched entrance.
Slowly waving goodbye to Misoko, she walked into the Matsurika garden, it's scent wonderful, proving the season of spring had arrived. Opening her honey-brown eyes she was greeted by the lord himself, his appearance handsome and light. Bowing in greeting, Sesshoumaru smiled.
"The miko has yet to fail in looking appraising in a kimono." mused the lord, his smile being watched in awe.
"You should smile more often Sesshoumaru, it suits you better," said the miko, speaking her thoughts, at this Sesshoumaru chuckled, not evilly yet a chuckle of amusement, it was like hearing an angel's song as he laughed.
"I only smile in the presence of certain ones." added the lord as Kagome blushed deeply in embarrassment at this compliment.
"Yet another shade of her cheeks she has revealed to me," thought the lord in amazement at the amount of shades this girl could go, feeling his beast purr at the scent of her, Sesshoumaru felt his heart beat rapidly faster than usual.
"He purrs, he yearns..that is what father said to be the knowledge of when my yajuu chose it's mate. It seems my beast has chosen who it wishes to be with, wonderful choice I must agree." confined Sesshoumaru as he walked another step closer to the miko, his eyes wandering her gorgeous form as the attire she wore clung to her magnificent curves.
Kagome noticing the closer presence of the lord looked up, her eyes staring in wonder before she smiled.
"Now may as well be better than never, Sesshoumaru close your eyes please." asked the miko softly, the lord confining to her wishes, his long lashes now meeting the bottom of his eye as they shut. Kagome being so gentle, placed a hand firmly on his left shoulder, holding the jewel to her chest she used her miko powers to tap inside it's surface, focusing her miko energy into that of healing, she frowned in concentration, soon yet slowly Sesshoumaru grunted as he felt this whole left side become numb, never opening his eyes he let his mind wander to what this miko was doing to him. Shortly the numbness had faded yet his left side felt heavier, hearing the miko say it was okay to open his eyes, he contemplated and faced the miko who was grinning widely. Peering to his left side, his eyes widened by a fraction, this however did not go unnoticed by the miko.
"I know that this isn't exactly the best I could give you especially since it may seem like you went back and retrieved it yet I felt the need to assist you in some way otherwise I just couldn't bare to allow you to do anymore, this represents my appreciation for you Sesshoumaru and I ask of nothing in return, think of it as a gift from your tomodachi." complied the miko as the lord smiled in adoration, walking towards the miko he wrapped both of his arms around her soft, and wonderfully scented form.
"Arigato Kagome san." thanked Sesshoumaru feeling euphoric for her kindness; the miko was shocked that he hugged her yet eventually she wrapped her arms around him.
"You are welcome tomodachi besides you have done already so much for me, it just wouldn't have felt right if I hadn't. It would feel like I was a burden to you if I didn't." explained the miko as she felt him shake his head against her.
"Iie Kagome san. You will never be a burden to this Sesshoumaru, do you understand? This Sesshoumaru respects you therefore I will not let you go nor will I stop assisting you," the lord looked at the miko then, his eyes filled with a desire of want.
"I understand," Kagome smiled her eyes wanting so bad to feel his lips upon them, blushing she mentally shook her head at such a desire.
Sesshoumaru smelling her desire for him became immensely overjoyed and amused, reaching down he moved his face closer to hers, cupping her cheek with his large, warm hand. Quickly yet softly he kissed her forehead in gratefulness, the miko had closed her eyes when his face had become too close for her to bear, now they were open and wide with astonishment, grinning, Sesshoumaru placed his hand around hers and started to tug. Leading them through another set of corridors he came to a halt outside what appeared to be a training dojo.
"This Sesshoumaru must train, you may sit here and wait with Rin and Misoko whilst my pups and I practice." explained the lord as Kagome nodded, walking over to where Rin and Misoko sat. Smiling at the two she knelt beside them both, her attention within the center of the dojo, her eyes wandering the demon lord as he removed his haori, now to train without it. Misoko smirking in knowledge yet her eyes widening in surprise at Sesshoumaru's left limb.
"Kagome chan, may I ask how Sesshoumaru's left arm is back?", Kagome smiled immediately yet never took her eyes off the youkai lord.
"I returned it to him," she answered, Misoko's eyes widening slightly at how truthful she had been.
"B...but how?" asked the maid looking to the miko whilst still beamed as she watched the lord show his sons the classical right hook with a flexible triple flip, in truth Sesshoumaru was only doing it to give the miko a show but no one except he himself was aware of such.
"Simple, I used the jewels pureness with my miko energy to heal it." replied Kagome her eyes glued to the moving figure in front of her, Misoko swearing she could basically see the drool coming from her mouth.
Soon the pups training session had ended, all were still strong and stoic like their father yet they all beamed once out of sight of Sesshoumaru, Misoko had during the time of the pups department, taken Rin with her so that Sesshoumaru and Kagome may have some privacy.
"Miko, do you wish to learn?" asked the lord once all had left the room, it's silence peaceful.
"Nande?" questioned the miko as Sesshoumaru smirked.
"To become better at your fighting skills Kagome." replied the lord, his smirk growing wider in anticipation, Kagome sighed yet eventually she smirked.
"Fine I shall have a go at this training, yet what you did earlier I will not be able to do, I have never trained in my life." answered Kagome, muttering the last bit feeling disappointed at her lack of ability, Sesshoumaru sensing this cupped her cheek in his hand.
"Do not worry miko, we will train slowly but effectively." assured the lord, Kagome smiling her gratefulness yet closing her eyes as she slowly leaned into his touch, the pair standing in the dojo without saying one word or moving an inch; eventually the lord decided he could have his fun through training.
Removing his hand he swung the miko around so her back was to him, touching the middle of her back as he dragged his claw softly down her spine he grinned, the miko shivering in delight at his touch. Soon he bent his tall frame downwards as he blew a breath upon her ear, she immediately shivered again at this.
"Sight, Sound, Touch. These are all efficient when in battle. I will move around the room, you must close your eyes and pin-point my position within this dojo. Is this understood?" asked the lord as the miko swiftly nodded, closing her eyes in the process.
"Good, now pin-point my aura for that is where I am." instructed Sesshoumaru, swiftly moving to one side of the room, Kagome pointing her finger to where he stood.
The pair did this for numerous times until Sesshoumaru decided to make this more interesting, sending a large wave of demonic aura to one part of the room, he silently came behind her, Kagome surprising him spun around and grabbed his arms swiftly, her eyes opening immediately as a grin was clearly plastered on her face.
"You tried to trick me there, I guess I am not so useless at auras as I thought I was." mused the miko, Sesshoumaru's golden eyes staring down at her in wonder, never had a miko ever done such to him before, never had anyone been able to pin-point his place so quickly, it seemed the miko was not like any other ningen he had ever met, smirking he brought his hand to her cheek, the miko instantly leaning into his warm touch.
"You have mastered auras very well Kagome." complimented the lord before he spun her body around and wrapped his left arm around her waist, soon he held her within the Matsurika garden.
Leaning his chin upon the top of her head he smiled, aloft by her scent and warmth. Soon he became impatient with her reaction, turning her body around once more, he wrapped his sturdy arm around her waist before cupping her chin, then as if she was the sweetest sake, he delved his lips upon hers softly, their lust for each other pouring into their first passionate kiss. Unfortunately the miko could not sustain herself with out oxygen for as long as Sesshoumaru could, removing their mouths from each other they stared.
The miko's first kiss was meant to be special, passionate, caring and so much more yet what he had given her was beyond all of that, the kiss they shared was full of love. The two embraced as they stood within the Matsurika garden, Kagome now understood what it felt like to be loved, she now knew why the future Sesshoumaru had kissed her forehead, this was to be the beginning of a wonderful relationship between a mere miko fro the future era of Japan and the most feared Western Lord of Japan, yes quite a lovely way to end any day especially for those who had been through so much heartache, smiling the two did not move nor did they care if they were seen, their love for each other was all that mattered.
To Be Continued.
Okay I hope you are all extremely thankful to me because that was a LONG chapter, I give a large thank you to all of those who have reviewed, I now unfortunately have homework to do but I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, yes they finally kissed now we can all party and get drunk LOL, NOT! Well my next update will take a whiel '[cause you do know I have other fanfictions which others read!!!! So yer well, ja ne!
Jazu chan xoxo /'.'\