Inuyasha crossover Howl's Moving Castle
Chapter 11: Over a cup of Tea
At first things were rather awkward for Kagome when the Crown Prince would join her for breakfast, and during the other meal time period that he could manage. With more time that they spent with one another, Kagome was able to better know the other, except that she is always a little more cautious around him because of his status and role.
Benjamin would sometimes join them in their meal of course, and much to the annoyance of Justin and amusement of Howl who was taking it all in whilst engaging in a conversation with Kagome. Tiring it really is sometimes, that she would have to reject all invites for any meals and outings, as Kagome would immerse herself in work. She would often find Benjamin or Howl taking turns in keeping her company if not the both of them together as they would trade ideas and theories whilst Kagome multi-tasked.
"Hello Benjamin, have you come to pay your respect to me," Madame Suliman asked in amusement as she looked up from her position in the wheel chair as her Page Boy handed her a scroll that she had requested.
"Of course Madame Suliman," Benjamin said gracefully as he took a hand of hers bowing over it before giving it a light kiss in greeting.
"Come my boy, there has to be more to this visit, about Kagome perhaps," she asked, rolling the scroll up as she placed it on her lap with her hands crossed over it.
There is always the sense of unspoken elegance and grace with Madame Suliman. She is always one for proper etiquette and protocols, right down to the smallest of details, which is something he could see, reflected well in Kagome despite of her short time in this world.
"As always Madame Suliman, nothing gets past you," Benjamin said as he took the seat that was brought to him by one of her emulated Page Boys.
"Tea?" she asked, she reached out for freshly poured cup of her own.
"Thank you," he said, as he took a cup of his own, sipping on it before requesting for a lump of sugar as he stirred it to dissolve the sugar.
Madame Suliman is a very patient person as she took sips of her tea, waiting for Benjamin to broach the subject.
"Are you intentionally not wanting to teach Kagome the spell to might bring her back?" Benjamin asked casually as he looked at his teacher from beneath his lashes as he took a sip of his tea.
Madame Suliman looked at Benjamin, amused that he could come up with such a theory, but he is partially right in some sense, but also because there are complications to it as magic always does. And with Kagome, the complications can be worse than what they expected if done wrongly that even she might not be able to help.
"You're wrong Benjamin, there are too many unknown complications with Kagome," Madame Suliman state as she set her cup of tea down on the nearby table.
"How so?" he asked with a frown his cup of tea in the saucer that he has in his palm.
"She's special," Madame Suliman told him, not too sure herself on how to explain it.
Benjamin tilted his head ever so slightly to the side as he looking at her inquiringly, unsure of what she meant about Kagome. Kagome by far at the moment show the most promise, even more so than Howl and him. Something which in itself is rare, and hopefully not a person who had given her heart away to a fire demon, but by far he think that it is impossible. If not, Madame Suliman will be the first one to get rid of it just like the old Witch of the Waste who has been reduce into nothing but an old lady who is practically all skin and fats with wrinkles all over, and staying with Howl.
"She could be the answer to many things," Madame Suliman said thoughtfully as she looked out into the garden.
He was not getting what she mean, but decided to place that information to the back of his head, intending to figure it out. Madame Suliman was not going to tell him anymore, that much he knows.
"I'll be taking my leave now Madame Suliman," Benjamin said as he rose, casually straightening his clothes as he took hold of his former teacher's hand again placing a goodbye greeting on it before he turn to leave for the exit, but not before catching what she said.
"Don't push her too much," she mused, whilst indicating for one of the Page Boys to have her wheeled towards the garden where they have opened the glass door, ready to bring her out for some fresh air.
Howl was practically annoying Kagome as he looked through the spells that she had created, testing some of them as he analyze their properties. They are all different in their own right, but the way she created it makes them somehow much strong, and so much more 'lighter' as well. Even with Michael who is now in the advance stage of learning, is not on par with her level of learning and quality work.
"Put it down Howl, I've to submit all these to Madame Suliman later," Kagome said, not looking up from her current work as she place a little more concentration into her work than usual.
"All work and no fun will make you a dull person," Howl said as he placed the spell down where she had arranged it to be on her work desk.
"And all fun and no work makes one go rusty," she commented off-handedly.
"I'm not at all getting rusty for your information," Howl huffed as he crossed his arms, behaving almost rather childishly was it not for his smirk, "I'm just highly efficient," he said.
"Whatever makes you feel better," Kagome hummed as she continued on with her work, as Howl looked at her meaningfully thinking for a moment.
His impression is not always the best, or good at most times, always giving the impression of him being vain, which is rather accurate, but also it is a way for him to shirk away from more responsibilities. And lately Sophie has been nagging at him quite a lot as she kept a rather tight hold of their household expenses since becoming a permanent housemate and lover awhile back during the Witch of the Waste saga. And ironically it lead to the Witch of the Waste to live with them.
"There you two are," Benjamin said as he came in, giving his usual greeting to Kagome as he took her hand in his and brought it up to his lips.
Most of the time he would let it linger or find ways to continue holding it with unspoken excuses like looking at her works or even slight changes to her clothes or skin and hand. And these were all to just so that their skin contact will be longer.
"Benjamin, did you just come from Madame Suliman's?" Howl asked casually, already knowing the answer.
"Yes, and she is as lively as ever," Benjamin replied as he took a seat nearest to Kagome as he watched her do her work.
"Was it something important?" Kagome asked, showing interest for his visit to their teacher.
"Nothing, just tea," he told her with a smile as he leaned forward, picking a piece of paper that she was writing on as he analyze the assignment on it.
"You're doing very well with these advance spells," Benjamin complimented as he set it back down where he found it.
"Hmm…" she hummed in reply, not really hearing what he was saying as Kagome flipped through some of the books that she had borrowed from the library to help with a spell that she was experimenting with.
"Kagome?" Benjamin called to her, "Will you be interested in going out on a date with me?" he finally asked, and this drew Howl's attention as his heard turned sharply to look at his fellow Wizard.
Kagome was not really hearing but when it did get processed in, she stopped what she was doing and looked up at him with wide eyed shock, as her mouth parted in slight shock.
A/N:
Hello Readers
Things are starting to become busy again at work for me thus the slow update, but I hope that you guys enjoy this new update! =D
To DreamRealm3
I think most of the answers to that will be found in the previous few chapters. =]
Hmm I guess we're getting to that point, but let's see how it will play out later! =D
To KEdakumi
Lol I hope to change that then, not really my intention to have them be portrayed that way,, but we'll see how it goes. And yes so far it is mostly post movie with some things taken from the book as well, so it might be a little unfamiliar. Hope you enjoy this new update!
To ultima-owner
And somewhat sweetly endearing as well~
Hope you enjoy this new update!
To Silversun XD
Thanks! xP
Hope you enjoy this new update!
To Deadpool-girl
Haha thanks! I'm still not too sure who I should pair her up with as well.
Hope you enjoy this new update!
To Lil Himari
Thanks! I'm still in between amongst the three guys introduced in this crossover, totally unsure who to pair her up with. Hope you enjoy this new update!
To Makimashi Misa F.D.S.S.L.A
Thanks! =]
Hope you enjoy this new update!