You know when you go into a restaurant, and it gets busy and they start a waiting list, and they start calling out names, "DuFresnes, party of two." They say again, "DuFresnes, party of two." But then if no one answers, they'll just go to the next name, "Bush, party of three." Yeah, but what happened to the DuFresnes? No one seems to care. Who can eat at a time like this? People are missing, they're probably tied up in a trunk somewhere with duct tape over their mouths! And they're hungry! That's a double whammy! "Bush, search party of three! You can eat once you find the DuFresnes!" Next chapter!

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I'm Sick and Tired of This and I Don't Care

Chapter 9

Kagome woke from her, thankfully, dreamless sleep to the sound of a book being dropped. She sat up, groggy, she noticed that she was under the covers of the bed. "Hey...wasn't I at the foot of the bed," she thought to herself. Shaking the sleepiness out of her head, she looked towards the source of the sound. It happened to be Sesshomaru, who had knocked one of the many, many books off of his desk. Kagome got out of bed and walked over to the fallen book. Well, more like limped. Her wound was mostly healed but it was still sore.

She picked up the book and started reading. (She closed it after determining that the mating rituals of dung beetles were boring. (Just kidding!)) The miko closed it after determing that the history of youkai hybrids weren't really interesting. She placed the book back on the desk. "Wha'ch'ya doin'?" Without looking away from the three current books he was reading, Sesshomaru answered, "I am researching if there is a record of the vampires' exsistance. Or whether they came to be later in time." Kagome looked up thoughtfully, "Well, from what I know about vampires, they don't show up for another hundred years or so. Also, they originate from Romainia, but spread out after a while."

Sesshomaru only nodded. After his eyes darted over a few sentences, he sighed, though only slightly. Closing all the books in front of him, he said, "Being that vampire exsistance is yet to become known, my books and records will not have information about them." Something clicked in Kagome's head, "Oh, yeah! Didn't you say that your father left you a book, but you couldn't read it?" He didn't say anything, but reached for a book under a stack of fifteen books. With his taiyoukai speed, Sesshomaru pulled the book from under the pile. Kagome could have sworn that the books levitated for second before they fell with a quiet thud, still neatly stacked.

He handed the book to Kagome. The book was bound in a deep red leather, red like Sesshomaru's and Kagome's markings. Imprinted on the cover was the symbol on the Taiyoukai's shoulder, "The Crest of Ages," she said aloud. Her fingers lingered on it for a few seconds before opening it. She looked at the writing and asked, "How do you know that it was from your father?" "He gave it to me on his deathbed." "Oh, I'm sor-" "Don't," he said coldly. "Don't what?" "Don't appologize, it was his fault that he died. It was by his own free will that he married a human." Although Kagome was no longer a human and the words weren't directed at her, she felt hurt by what he said.

Kagome chose silence as an answer and began reading the book, translating. "My son, I trust that it was not too difficult for you to translate this. I had this book enchanted to keep you from turning the pages until you find the truth that each page holds. As you know, I had a barrier put up in the castle dungeon. It took twenty of the most powerful monks and mikos to do so. It will take a far greater number to bring it down. I fear that the truth that lies behind it will be too much to bare. Forgive me, my son, my heir, Sesshomaru." Kagome looked at Sesshomaru his eyes darting from side-to-side, as if searching his mind for the truth that was held in the dungeon.

Kagome put her hand on Sesshomaru's shoulder. Unconsiously, he put his hand on hers and squeezed gently. At this most simplist of touches, she was dazed. She moved her hand out from under his and towards his cheek. Drawing his gaze to meet hers, he turned his body to fully face her. The miko was gently rubbing his face with her thumb. Both of them not realizing that they were inching closer. They got close enough to feel their breathing on each other. As if flipping a switch in each of their minds, they transformed to the point of not needing air. They moved in closer.

As they were mere centimeters away, Kagome hesitated, why, she couldn't figure it out. Sesshomaru gave her a look a assurance. Kagome's eyes fluttered closed, waiting. Sesshomaru captured her lips as he closed his golden orbs. It wasn't an intense kiss, nor was it chaste. It was..."perfect," Kagome thought. Kagome gasped when he licked her lower lip, but didn't grant his wish. She relished the feeling of his tongue on her lips. Her heart racing faster and faster, she parted her lips slightly. As Sesshomaru saw his chance he took it. Just as he entered, a knock came to the door.

Both youkai/vampires parted awkwardly, Kagome blushing, she turned away from the Taiyoukai. He got up and opened the door, it was Rin. Sighing ever so slightly, he let her in. Kagome had walked over to the window to see the sun peaking a third over the horizon. Rin saw her and squeeled with glee. "Kagome-san!" The girl bolted for the miko. Kagome realizing, "Rin stop!" Kagome leaped for the little girl, grabbing her and sliding over to the bed. Rin started to cry. "Rin, you can't go into the sunlight, remember?" The older vampire held up Rin's hand to her face, "See, your hand was burned. Don't worry, it will heal in a little bit. But let this be a reminder...No Sunlight."

Rin nodded as the two of them stood. She walked over to her father figure to show him her hand. Kagome ploped on the bed, thinking, "Nightmares, untold truths, kissing, and Rin almost was a pile of ashes before breakfast." She looked at her leg, still thinking, "And my leg reopened." Sesshomaru knelt infront of his daughter, inspecting her hand, "You'll have to be more careful Rin." Kagome said, "Rin, when I go back to my time, I try and find out a way for you to go outside." Sesshomaru, with his super sense o' time, said, "Rin, it is fifteen minutes to eat, wake the others." He kissed her forehead, she nodded and happily ran out the door.

Sesshomaru smelt the blood from Kagome's wound as he stood up, "Take those bandages off while I go get clean ones." The miko followed directions obediantly. Sitting on one of the comfy chairs after throwing the bandages away. Sesshomaru returned and bandaged her wound just as he did before. Kagome thought to herself, "I didn't have to have as much bandages as last time, my wounds are almost healed. He probably just being overprotective. Kawaii!" Kagome's stomach growled. She giggled and stood up. Before Sesshomaru could stand up, the miko placed a kiss atop his head. He looked up at her, emotions flashing in each others eyes.

Kagome grabbed his hand, guiding him to his feet, "Come on Sessho, lets head down to breakfast." They walked to the dining room, Rin and Shippo chatting about what they were going to do today. Rin had to remind the kit that she couldn't go outside until "Kagome-kassan" could go back to her time. Kagome smiled at how Rin had picked up the 'kassan' from Shippo. As Sesshomaru and Kagome sat at the table, Miroku and Sango sauntered in. "Ohayo..." yawn They yawned in unison. After they say down, servants came bearing food. As they ate, no one really noticed that Sesshomaru was eating with his left hand.

Kagome set down her fork, "Sesshomaru, would you mind if I were to try and bring down the barrier in the dungeon? I mean, I know I'm not very powerful. It took twenty monks and mikos to erect the barrier and Inutaisho-sama said it would take a lot more to bring it down. I just want try, that's all." Kagome smiled at him as he squeezed her hand from under the table where they kept their captured hands. "You may certainly try," he continued quietly, "Lyubov." The miko knew Sesshomaru was smiling inside, "I can see it in his eyes," she thought. They all finished their breakfast in comfortable silence...well mostly silent, due to Rin and Shippo.

Not to mention the loud slap from taijia to monk, because Miroku decided to sit next to Sango instead of across to her. Sango thought to herself with a sigh, "It's really hard to love a man that does that. I'm gonna talk to Kagome about what I should do." Kagome stood up, letting go of Sesshomaru's hand, "I'm going to my room for a while, okay?" Sesshomaru nodded, although saddened from lack of miko hand in his. "Sango, do you want to come with me?" The girls walked silently to Kagome's bedroom. Meanwhile, Rin and Shippo left to go play after being reminded by Sesshomaru to stay out of the sun. This left the men at the table.

"Sesshomaru-sama, thank you for letting us stay here. I know you don't care humans, especially when we're untruding in your home. I think we should be leaving by tomorrow. We still need to hunt down Naraku." Sesshomaru waved it off, "You may stay as long as need be. I am not forcing you to stay or leave. Besides, it is good for Rin to get accustomed to human company." Miroku bowed his head, "We are in your debt Sesshomaru-sama. How could we repay you for such generosity?" "It is not necessary. My only requirement for you, Monk, is that you keep your letcherous hands off of my servants."

They both stood up and exited the room. Miroku chuckled slightly while scratching his head, "Yeah and if I did, Sango would kill me." Standing in the hallway, "Um, Sesshomaru-sama? Could you point me in the direction to go outside? I would like to go for a walk." Sesshomaru decided that a walk sounded good. "I'll join you." They walked in silence, like that of brothers enjoying each other's company. They walked outside into the morning air of early fall. The fields and gardens and small forest were brilliantly colored with reds, oranges and yellows.

"Your home is really quite amazing, Sesshomaru-sama." Sesshomaru didn't answer and proceeded to a stream with a bridge. He stopped at the crest of the bridge, Miroku stood beside him looking over the edge at the koi in the water. Sesshomaru broke the silence, "How is it that Kagome came to this time?" "Huh? Oh, I wasn't there when she first came. But she told me that her time is five hundred years in the future. There, she lives at a shrine centered around the Bone Eater's Well. One day, she was near it and the lid broke open and something pulled her in. When she hit the bottom of the well, she was in our time."

Miroku lifted his head toward the shapeshifting clouds, "That's when she met Inuyasha and freed him from the tree." The Taiyoukai nodded, "I see. Have you ever gone to Kagome's time?" He sighed, almost sadly, "No, the well does not let me pass. It is probably because I do not have the spiritual power Kagome has. Although Inuyasha could pass through, probably because he was part youkai." Miroku knew where Sesshomaru was going with this, "I believe you would be able to pass. You are a full youkai, a taiyoukai at that." They left the bridge and sat on a bench nearby.

Miroku became hesitant, "Um...Sessh..." The Taiyoukai spoke sternly, "What?" "Well, do you...since you're the Lord of the Western Lands...do you have the authority to...to wed people?" "I do have that authority. Do you with to marry the taijia, Sango?" "Yes...I know I wanted to wait until after Naraku is defeated, but I want to do this now. Would you be willing to marry us?" "I will do this for you. When do you wish to do this?" "Well, um...I haven't asked Sango yet. So I guess after Kagome comes back from visiting her family...if Sango says yes."

"Indeed, Kagome has spoken of visiting home." Miroku looked at the Taiyoukai, "You know, it's only been a short time, but you feel like a brother to me." "I thought having a hanyou for a brother was bad, but you may call me Sesshomaru-niisan, Miroku-otoutosan." With a brotherly shake of the hands, Miroku stood up, "I think I'll go ask Sango if she'll marry me. Thanks...'Niisan." Sesshomaru stared up at sky, thinking, "Hmm...marriage..."

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I did it! It's next week and I updated just like I said I would. Next chapter preview: Miroku pops the question, Kagome tries to break the barrier in the dungeon. See y'alls next week! Ja!

Otoutosan - Younger brother

'Niisan (oniisan) - Older brother

Big manga spoiler!! Don't read if you haven't read chapter 518!!

Sesshomaru finally got his arm back!!!! Yay!!!! That had nothing to do with the fic, I'm just excited!!