Pancakes and Pain
Kagome woke to the sound of a scream. Jumping up out of bed in a panic, she didn't see Rin anywhere. " Rin!" she yelled out. The sound of crying came from the bathroom. As she ran out of her room she was greeted with the sight of her mother and Rin.
Tear running down Rin small cheeks. " What happened?" She asked, concern could be heard in her voice as she looked at her mother. " Poor little thing turned on the hot water and not the cold. " Kagome bent down pulling Rin into her arms looking at her hands.
Her hands where red from the heat of the water. She was more scared than anything else. At least there are no blisters. Kagome thought as she comforted a sniffling Rin. " Rin was only trying to wash up as Rin should. Lord Sesshomaru says Rin needs to every morning." Rin said in between sniffles.
" It's okay Rin, your not really hurt. But turn both knobs next time not just one. The red will go away soon. Do they feel any better now?" Kagome ask a soft smile on her face. I should have been up with her. Her mother Asako wiped Rin's tears as she spoke. " I know what would make you feel better. Pancakes."
Rin tilted her head to one side. " Panakes? What is that?" Rin ask. The curiosity could be heard in the voice. Kagome and Asako smiled. " You will see, now get dressed and wake the boy. They will be ready soon." Asako headed downstairs to get things ready for breakfast.
Rin and Kagome woke Shippo and Souta then went back to her room. After dressing Kagome looked at Rin's hands and luckily the color had returned back to normal.
Kagome and Rin stepped into the kitchen. After taking their seats, Shippo and Souta came running in. Souta got a strange look on his face as he looked at his mother. " Mom who got hurt?"
She gave him a strange look back and grinned as her eyes went to Rin. Rin looked at the table a guilty look on her face. Souta noticed this and smiled at her. " Thanks. Mom only makes these when someone get hurt." He said as he started to snicker.
Rin smiled feeling better. Putting a plate on the table for each person, Shippo and Rin sat staring at theirs. When they tasted them the flavor of sweetness filled their mouths. Their eyes went wide in surprise.
When they was asked if they liked them, they only shook their heads yes and added another piece to their mouths. When breakfast was over Shippo sat back in his seat. " I'll be getting hurt in the morning. If we can have these again." Shippo grinned as he eyed Kagome's mother.
Asako laughed. " No need for that young man. You can't have chocolate chip pancakes every morning." After helping her mother with the dishes Kagome walking into the living room to see Shippo looking at the back of the tv.
Kagome giggled when he asked what the people had done to deserve to be imprisoned in the box. As she tried to explain it to him, it only seemed to confuse him more so she gave up. Sitting down she watched with amusement at how entranced they both was with watching cartoons.
A little after sun up Sesshomaru looked back to see Inuyasha asleep. He knew they would be entering the swamp soon. An evil grin graced the edge of his lips. Using his boa he picked Inuyasha up holding him over the edge of his cloud. He dropped him 20 feet from the ground. He watched him fall and heard the hard thump and the air rush out of his lungs when he landed.
Sesshomaru took great pleasure out of watching Inuyasha's reaction. Inuyasha gasp trying to catch his breath as he jumped up to his feet. The anger could be seen plainly on his face. " What the hell did you do that for asshole?" He screamed glaring at Sesshomaru.
Before Inuyasha could move, he found himself knocked to the ground once more. Sesshomaru kneeling over him, his hand around Inuyasha throat. " Inuyasha you will not speak to me in such a way. You will call me Sesshomaru or Lord Sesshomaru. I will not tolerate your disrespect any longer. Promise or not I will kill you."
Inuyasha started fighting against Sesshomaru's hold on him. This caused Sesshomaru only to tighten his grip and his nail to lightly dig into Inuyasha neck. " You wouldn't kill me you Bastard. You gave your word to bring me back alive. What would Kagome and the others say if you killed me? Huh?"
The grin spread wider across Sesshomaru face and unnerved Inuyasha. " Do not forget Inuyasha, I can always bring you back after I kill you." Sesshomaru's words sent a cold shiver down Inuyasha's back. The asshole would do it too. Damn cold hearted Bastard.
Sesshomaru stepped back releasing Inuyasha. Looked off into the distance he spoke again. " We shall be entering the swamp soon. I would suggest you eat now." After Inuyasha had eaten they both processed to walk in the direction of the swamp.
Gathered the excited children, they head out the door for a shopping trip to the mall. After 101 questions about everything they saw on the way. Kagome was glad when they pulled into the parking lot. Shippo and Rin's eyes grew wide as they entered the mall.
Kagome and Asako had to hold back the laughter that tried to come out. Shippo was nervous with so many people in one area. All of the sounds and smells almost overwhelming him. Entering the clothing store, they found their way to the children's section. After 30 minutes they had enough cloths for both kids.
They where about to leave when Kagome saw something out of the corner of her eye. I could have sworn I saw. But how could that be? He can't come through the well. Deciding it must have been her imagination she pushed the thought out of her mind.
Unseen to her a silver haired man and a woman stood in the shadows watching the small group of shoppers. Both figures wore a smile on their faces. They each wanted to approach the group but they stayed fast never leaving their spot.
Stopping in the food court for lunch, the man at the counter asked what they would like. Rin smiled brightly and replied. "Panakes." The young man behind the counter informed her they didn't serve Pancakes. After a 5 minute conversation of why she liked pancakes, Kagome finely stepped in and ordered for everyone.
Taking their seats, Rin continued to talk all about pancakes. After another 2 hours of walking and shopping, Kagome started wondering if she was to give Rin pancakes if she would stop talking about them. Even though she didn't mind the constant talking, hearing about pancakes so much was getting old even to her. On their way back to the Family Shrine they all stopped for Ice Cream.
By the time they arrived back at the Shrine, Rin and Shippo where both on a sugar high and bouncing off of the walls. Kagome sighed deeply this was one thing she had not thought about. At least we are back home again. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad. Yeah right. She thought as she watched Rin and Shippo running up and down the stairs laughing.
As she walked into the kitchen to make tea she became lost in her thoughts. When I go back Sesshomaru is going to expect me to be his mate. Is that what I really want? I don't want to be with someone who is cold and uncaring. He has been acting different but is he going to change and start acting like before? This one question kept going through her mind over and over again.
She was pulled from her thoughts when the tea pot started to whistle. After placing everyone's tea she once again became quiet with her thoughts. Asako could tell something was bothering Kagome but decided it was best not to ask about it for now.
As Sesshomaru and Inuyasha neared the cave, Sesshomaru stopped pulling Inuyasha down into a crouch position. " Inuyasha as soon as you have the flower leave the swamp. The guardian can not go beyond the swamp boundaries."
" Humph, You exspect me to run? No Way! I'm staying and fighting!" Inuyasha didn't like the idea of running from a fight.
" Inuyasha this guardian is immortal. As long as the flower exists so does he. I will follow you as soon as I know you are out and safe with the flower."
" I will not run Sesshomaru." Inuyasha argued
" If you wish to live and want your sword you will do as I say. That was our deal."
" Fine." He just wanted to get this over with and get his new sword. The idea of getting away from Sesshomaru was one thing he really wanted.
Inuyasha worked his way around the side close to the cave. As soon as Sesshomaru saw he was in place he stood. Walking into the clearing in all his glory He let his presents be known.
" Guardian I have come. I challenge you for the flower." Sesshomaru watched as the guardian walked out of the cave. The guardian stood 10 feet tall. His skin a pail gray, horns coming from the side of his head like a ram. His long red hair flowed down past his butt. Eye as red as fire.
" I am Nariko Guardian of the crystal flower. Who are you and what do you wish with my flower?" Nariko asked his eyes glaring at Sesshomaru.
" I am Lord Sesshomaru. Lord of the Western Lands. What I need with the flower is none of your concern." Sesshomaru could see Inuyasha slipping into the cave.
At hearing his name Nariko's eyes widened. I thought this demon looked familiar. It's him. " I remember you demon."
No more did the sentence leave Nariko's lips he lunged at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru jumped out of the way pulling his sword. Nariko pulled his sword lunging at Sesshomaru again. Their sword met, releasing sparks of lightning each time they hit. " You will not have another one of my flowers." Taunted Nariko
" I will have your flower and your head." He said as he pointed his sword at Nariko sending a powerful attack at him. A bolt of blue lightning went flying though the air hitting Nariko in the chest knocking him back.
Nariko stood with a groan slashing his sword though the air. A red ball of energy went though the air hitting Sesshomaru in the chest. Sesshomaru went back slamming into a tree. " I can not die." Nariko said as he watched Sesshomaru start to stand up.
Sesshomaru saw a movement behind Nariko. Seeing Inuyasha come out of the cave he knew it was time to go. Standing he held out his sword. " Dragon Strike" The air light up with blue lightning and quickly engulfed Nariko. Nariko screamed in pain at the constant attack.
Checking the area Sesshomaru could tell Inuyasha was far away now. All at once Sesshomaru turned into a ball and zoomed away in the direction Inuyasha was. Nariko was close behind chasing after Sesshomaru. As soon a he left the swamp Sesshomaru stopped next to Inuyasha and changed back into him normal form.
They watched as Nariko came to the edge of the swamp and slammed into a barrier. Nariko looked at the pair standing just out of his reach. He saw the flower in Inuyasha's hand. Letting out a loud scream of his anger he raised his sword and sent a red ball of energy straight at Inuyasha.
The ball hit Inuyasha throwing him back. Picking Inuyasha up with his tail Sesshomaru vanished into the woods and out of the reach of Nariko. When they stopped Sesshomaru noticed that Inuyasha was no longer breathing. Hmm. I guess his attack killed him. What a bother, now I must bring him back. Stupid Half Breed did not even try to move out of the way of the attack.
Although he was glad Inuyasha had hurried and he didn't get injured like he had before. The idea of needing to revive Inuyasha wasn't something he liked. Reaching down he pulled Tensiaga, narrowing his eyes he could see the messengers from the underworld. Waving the sword he slashed through the messengers, sending them back to the underworld.
Soon Inuyahsa opened his eyes and saw they where flying though the air once again. Visions of what had happened flashed in his mind. But I thought I was dead. Could it be that he brought me back? Inuyasha sat looking at Sesshomaru wondering until he had to finely ask him.
" Sesshomaru did you bring me back?" Sesshomaru answered without even bothering to look back at Inuyasha. " Yes." Even though Inuyasha already knew the answer it still surprised him. Why? Why did he bring me back? He could have told everyone that his sword wouldn't work for him. They would have believed him.
Closing his eyes again he drifted back off to sleep while his body healed. As night approached Sesshomaru landed and made camp. He knew Inuyasha would need food and rest.
Inuyasha awoke to the smell of food cooking on an open fire. Opening his eyes he saw Sesshomaru cooking meat. " So you have decided to wake I see." Sesshomaru said not even bothering to turn around. Pulling off part of the deer he handed it to Inuyasha. " Eat."
Inuyasha looked at Sesshomaru with suspicious eyes. " Why are you being nice Sesshomaru?" Sesshomaru wasn't about to admit he didn't want the death of Inuyasha to anyone. " Do not take my actions as kindness Inuyasha. It is only the need to keep you alive to up hold my honor. Nothing more." He answered as he walked over to a tree and sat down. After eating Inuyasha jumped into a tree and fell asleep.
Soon Rin and Shippo started coming down from their sugar high. Kagome put on a movie for them all to watch and soon the kids where both fast asleep. Carring them upstairs Kagome put them both to bed. On her way down the stairs she could hear her mother on the phone.
As soon as Asako noticed Kagome she ended her call. This action made Kagome suspicious of who it was she was talking to. Wonder who it was she was talking to. Could it be she has a boyfriend? But if she did why wouldn't she tell me? A small smile grew on Kagome's lips at the thought of her mother seeing someone after so long of being alone. She didn't know who it was but she was determined to find out.
The two sat at the table drinking tea. A silence between them. " Dear what has been bothering you?" Kagome looked at her mother. She never had been able to hide things from her. " It's nothing mom." she replied with a smile.
" For someone who has nothing on her mind, you have been in deep thought alot since you returned." Asako had a feeling what was. Might as well talk to her. Maybe she can help me figure out a few things.As the two sat and talked Kagome told her mother everything she had been thinking about.
When Kagome realized what time it was she decided it was time for bed. Kissing her mother good night she went up to her room.
Her sleep was full of dreams. Soft lips. hands caressing her body, unknown pleasures, skin against heated skin. She woke sitting straight up breathing hard. Her body covered in sweet. It was only a dream. But it felt so real. She laid back down letting darkness over take her once again.
Sesshomaru who was also asleep was too having dreams. His eyes snapped open. His heart racing, skin lightly moistened with sweet. It seems she cries out to me in her dreams yet again. Soon Kagome soon. Sesshomaru thought as he looked down at the Crystal Flower in his hand. Closing his eyes he fell into a light sleep again. Waiting quietly for morning.
