This is an old story I wrote forever ago. I realize there are issues in the plot, etc. I am simply posting it for some to read on the side of my normal updates. I am posting it unedited, from when I wrote it so long ago, so expect random issues, either in plotting, spelling, grammar, who knows. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Someday I would love to go through and edit it, but right now I am still focusing on my newest story.
Although this was written a long time ago and I don't plan on editing it now, I still welcome all reviews, especially constructive criticism!
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3 Tiff
Disclaimer: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and all of the OCs are my own creation.
Chapter 25
Sesshoumaru's POV
Kitai is eating right now, cautiously. She keeps glancing up at me every once in a while. She doesn't remember anything. Not one thing. I don't even look familiar to her. I stood near the door while she sat on the floor, most of the fruit gone.
"What's my name?" She asked, looking up at me with confused eyes.
"I can't tell you." I answered briskly.
"Why not?"
"I was told not to tell you anything."
"I see. Well, until I can know everything I need to have something for me to be called." She said calmly.
I watched her carefully. Her expression made it seem like she was deep in thought. I don't see why it wouldn't be alright for me to just tell her her name. What harm could come from that? I decided not to though, just in case.
"How about Kiyo?" She asked and I nodded, not really caring. "Okay." She smiled a little. I restrained myself from smiling in response and looked away. "And what is your name?" I looked back at her.
"I don't think I should tell you that either." I said coldly.
"Okay, well can I make up a name to call you then?" She asked, her voice innocent.
"Fine."
"Okay, let's see. Um. How about." She thought for a few moments before finishing. "Toshie!" She said and looked up into my eyes as if seeking approval of the name. It sounded childish but I just shrugged, hoping Satsuya would be here soon.
"Would you like to go to the onsen?" I asked. It would probably pass by time. I wouldn't get in though because I wouldn't be able to handle being so close to her. Lately she's been ignoring me with all her chores and acting as if she were a servant. It's my own fault of course for being so mean but not having her in my bed has kept me up all these nights.
"Sure." She said and stood up with the empty plate. I called for a servant and a girl came in and took the plate.
I led her out of the room and down the hall. She followed close behind to keep up. I could tell she was looking around. "It seems as if you trust me now." I mentioned. "Why?"
"You haven't tried to kill me. And every time you look at me your eyes get a little bit softer. If you weren't someone I should trust your eyes would be cautious." She explained simply. I glanced back at her and she looked up as I did.
"Interesting theory." I commented quietly, turning back around as we reached the onsen. I opened the door and pushed it open. She walked in and took in the scenery but then turned back to me.
"Is my theory wrong?"
I ignored her question. "I'll go get you a towel and a new kimono." I said and turned around and left, shutting the door behind me. I called over one of my guards. "No one goes in and no one comes out." I said menacingly. He nodded and I turned, walking back down the hall to her old room instead of the small guest room she was resting in before.
Before I walked in I noticed Senri coming down the hallway. "Lord Sesshoumaru, I was hoping I would run into you." She said in a sexy tone, rubbing her leg against mine when she was next to me. I pushed her away from me roughly.
"I don't have time to deal with you. Leave me." I demanded and walked into Kitai's room and then to her closet. I chose a short silky black kimono with a white obi. After that I grabbed a towel and went back to the onsen.
When I walked in I saw Kitai leaning on a ledge, relaxing in the cool water. I walked over and set the folded kimono and towel on the ground. She looked over at me. "Care to join me?" She said sweetly. There was no hidden meaning in her voice. She asked it as if she's asked it every day of her life.
"No thanks. I'll have a servant waiting outside for you when you're done. She'll bring you to me." I said evenly, nodding at her once and leaving. After I shut the door I called for a servant and explained she would bring Kiyo to my study. I also told her that she was to call me Toshie in front of her. After I was done explaining I walked off to my study to get some paperwork done.
After about 30 minutes of signing papers Kitai walked in. Her hair was wet and completely brushed out, getting the back of her kimono wet. There were still a few water droplets running down her smooth legs and I forced myself to look away.
"Am I mated to you?" She asked as she sat down in the chair in front of my desk. I composed my face to be blank and looked up at her.
"I am very busy right now so try to be quiet." I said and looked back down, signing random papers. I never thought of her seeing the mark. I shouldn't have been so careless.
"I suppose that's a yes." She said softly. "So when will I get to know your real name? And my real name?" She asked pleasantly.
"Lat-"
"Now." I looked up and saw Satsuya walking across the room. Kitai turned in her seat and looked up at him, cautious.
"Kiyo, Toshie." He nodded his head at each of us. I nodded slightly.
"You have no scent." Kitai mentioned, confusion coloring her voice.
To my surprise Satsuya chuckled light-heartedly. "That is one of the first things you noticed about me when we first met." He easily avoided her question. "Well I suppose you want to get your memories back, yes?" He asked, distracting her.
"Yes, that would be nice." She said, smiling. She easily trusted him.
"Alright, lay down here." He pointed to a large rug in the middle of the room. I stood, walking a little closer. Satsuya set the bag he was carrying down and kneeled next to it. "Shut your eyes and try not to move too much." He instructed and she nodded, her eyes lightly shutting.
He took out a green colored herb and spread it lightly over Kitai's forehead. I saw her shiver a little and I wondered if it was cold. He then took out a black herb and I stared curiously at it. "What is that?" I asked.
"Nothing of your concern Toshie." I saw him smile. He obviously thought the name sounded funny. I growled lightly in warning. "Relax Sesshoumaru-sama." I opened my eyes slightly wider. He used my true name. "She's unconscious." He explained. I stared at her. It seemed as if she was awake. How strange that I didn't notice.
"How long will this take?" I asked while he was spreading the black herb over the green herb. He started putting his things away.
"Done." He said, standing. I nodded. "She'll be awake in a day or so. Oh and, she'll be completely normal and she will remember everything. And." He looked up at me. "She won't be forgetful so you'll probably have to do a lot for her to forgive you. She will be very angry about the time she spent at Natsue's and what you said to her after you marked her as yours."
"Who says I want her to forgive me? She's just a Priestess." I said coldly, slightly glaring at him.
He smiled in response though. "Yes, yes. I'm sure it won't bother you one bit when she refuses to sleep in the same bed as you. And you'll lock every door in the room but she still won't, she'd rather stay on the floor. We'll see how long you can last Sesshoumaru. Something that might help her sort everything out is going to stay with Lady Sorahiko. They got along well." Satsuya started walking towards the door.
When he was gone I sighed a little. I was hoping she wouldn't remember everything. Her time at Natsue's was terrible, I know. And then I marked her as mine and treated her like dirt. Satsuya is getting on my nerves. Being able to see what will happen but only giving vague hints about it.
I looked down at Kitai's sleeping form. I walked over to her and picked her up gently and walked up the stairs, debating on just bringing her to her own room or mine. I brought her to my room and laid her on my bed. I wanted to lay next to her but I restrained.
I sat in a chair across the room and watched her sleep.
The Next Morning~ Kitai's POV
I woke with a start and sat up straight immediately, taking in my surroundings. I was in Sesshoumaru's room. He had some nerve bringing me here. "You're awake." I head a soft voice say from across the room. I turned my head slowly to meet the eyes of a cautious Sesshoumaru.
I got up and walked right out of the room. I heard his footsteps behind me but he did nothing to stop me and didn't say a word. I walked straight down the stairs and out of the castle, walking towards the large fields.
"Kitai, stop." I heard him say eventually. I did, but not because he told me to. There was a little boy running up to us. He stopped and breathed heavily, trying to catch his breath. He bowed. "Lady Kitai, Satsuya says 'Welcome back.'" Then he turned to Sesshoumaru and bowed again. "Lord Sesshoumaru. Satsuya forgot to tell you that her powers might be a little messed up. That they could be stronger than before or weaker so be careful." With that he ran off.
I turned to Sesshoumaru, glaring at him. I was hoping my powers would be stronger. "Where do you plan on going?" He inquired calmly. "You have no where to go."
"That doesn't faze me one bit. I can find a new home." I replied sourly.
"And what if Kei and Hoshiyo show up? How would they find you? You might never see them again." It was as if he thought all of this through, knowing plenty of reasons why I should stay.
I glared at him, breathing in and out through clenched teeth. I didn't even realize I was crying until I saw his surprised face. It quickly faded though and he continued staring down at me. Why'd he do all of that to me. I looked down for a moment, feeling all of my rage approaching in my body and mind.
I quickly threw my leg in the air, aiming for his face. He didn't move to dodge it or anything and my foot hit the side of his head weakly. His face didn't move a fraction of an inch. "You're weak. Rest and then you can fight me." He said calmly.
I ignored him. All I wanted to do was let out all of my rage and anger and violence seemed to be the only way, even if I was weak. Luckily for me he wasn't wearing his armor and I had easy access to his chest. I threw a side-kick at his chest and again he didn't move but I kept going, punching every once in a while.
Eventually he caught my fist and brought me closer to him, holding my wrists together in an iron grasp while his other arm trapped my waist. "Feel better yet?" He whispered quietly in my ear.
"Not at all." I said hastily through clenched teeth, trying to get away as I said it.
"I sent a message to Lady Sorahiko last night asking if you could stay there for a few days. She said you were welcome to stay as long as you want. I figured you wouldn't want to stay here." He said and I stopped struggling, slightly surprised.
I quickly covered up my surprise though. "You seem to love sending me away don't you? First Natsue's, now Sorahiko's. Who's next? Naraku?" I stated bitterly, seizing to struggle but staying cautious. That angered him I guess because his hold on me became tighter and now, being weak at the moment, it was hurting.
"You're hurting me." I said and he let all of me go except for an arm.
"Are you going to stay with Lady Sorahiko or not?" He asked coldly, staring right at me, trying to intimidate me. Sadly it worked.
"Yes." I said and roughly pulled away from him, thankfully with my arm in tact. I walked past him and towards the house, hearing a faint growl behind me. I ignored it and when I walked in I went straight to my room and to my closet.
I grabbed my traveling bag that lay on the floor and walked over to the bed. I instinctively touched my neck and felt a necklace. I unclipped it and stared at it. It was the silver chain Chisami had given me. It had a blue stone on it that shimmered lightly, as if it was made of water.
"Where'd you get that?" I heard Sesshoumaru ask.
"Chisami." I answered absent-mindedly.
"He was fond of you?" He asked and I could hear a slight note of anger in his voice.
"I don't know." I answered blankly, captivated by the stone. It was as if it was hypnotizing me.
"Were you fond of him? Is that why you wanted him to be transferred here?" He asked.
"Can you go away?" I asked, annoyed with his questions. I looked up, tilting my head to the side slightly.
He growled angrily and didn't move. "No. I was not fond of him. And I told you why I wanted him to come here. He was pleasant to train with." I answered pointedly.
"Hurry up and pack." He instructed.
I slid the necklace in my bag and looked around. I had a couple of my own kimonos in there and a small magery book. I figured that'd be enough.
"You're not bringing any kimonos?" He asked curiously.
"I have a couple of my own kimonos." I said, slinging the bag on my back.
"Bring more. You never know when you'll need them." He said.
"I have a better idea." I said, looking up at him.
"What?" He asked cautiously.
"Give them to the girl servants. They would love and appreciate them." I suggested seriously.
He frowned. "I am not giving expensive kimonos to servants. They're just servants, they don't care." He explained evenly.
bSesshoumaru's POV/b
I saw a few tears flow down her cheeks. "I was a servant for just 7 days Sesshoumaru. Seven. I think I'd know if they cared or not. But whatever. I can't make you do anything." She said in a sad tone, pushing past me. I growled lightly, frustrated with her. I shook my head and followed her.
"Fine. I'll give the damn kimonos to the servants so stop crying." I gave in, not wanting to see her cry.
"When is she picking me up?" She asked as she reached the hallway.
"She's not. I am taking you." I answered, smirking to myself.
"I didn't see Ah&Un outside." She commented.
"You're riding on my back." I explained, excited to be somewhat close to her again.
"No." She said immediately.
"It's not that far away." I sighed.
"It better be quick." She said huffily.
Once we were outside I stopped. She came behind me and sighed but climbed onto my back none the less. She locked her weak legs around me as tight as possible and her arms around my neck. "I will need to breathe. Try not to hold on to tight." I mentioned and she loosened her arms a little.
When she was secure I started running on full speed. She buried her head against her arm and my neck, sometimes gripping onto my hair. I didn't complain though because I didn't want to anger her. After about 40 minutes of running I stopped, growling roughly. I felt her move a little.
There, standing within 50 feet were Inuyasha and his little friends. I set Kitai down and she came up next to me. "Who are they?" She asked.
Kitai's POV
"Eh' What are you doing over in this area Sesshoumaru?" A hanyou yelled. He stepped up. He had long white hair and cute little doggy ears. I laughed a little.
"Don't tell me you have to kill him. He's adorable." The hanyou stared angrily at me.
Sesshoumaru looked over at me, surprised-looking. Probably because I laughed. I glared slightly and he sighed, turning away.
"What are you doing with that girl? Let her go!" A girl dressed in strange clothes yelled at Sesshoumaru. I glanced over at him and raised my eyebrow. I then turned back to the group. Other than the hanyou, who now had his sword raised, and the strange girl, there was a fox demon, a little cute demon, a demon slayer, and a monk. What a strange group.
"Excuse me? Does it look like he's holding me prisoner?" I asked the idiotic girl. I don't even have a collar on. Is it not obvious?
"She's from a different time." Sesshoumaru mentioned quietly. I nodded. That explained it I guess. Out of the corner of my eye I saw an arrow flying towards Sesshoumaru. I caught it in midair easily and twirled it in my fingers. I used my fire magery to let fire consume it and aimed it at the girl. I sensed she was a powerful human, but still a human so I let it just skim her leg.
She fell down on her other knee. "Kagome!" The hanyou yelled. The others ran over to her but the hanyou turned and glared at me. I looked over at Sesshoumaru.
"Is he your brother? He kind of reminds me of you. You both can't control your temper." I snarled softly.
"I am assuming your strength has returned?" He ignored my question so I took it as a yes.
I nodded. "I feel refreshed." I turned back to the hanyou. "What's your name?" I inquired.
"Why the hell should I tell you?" He raised his sword higher, seeming to concentrate on something. I eyed him suspiciously. I felt the wind around become concentrated as well. He yelled something like 'Wind Scar' and brought his sword down. Instantly a ball of what looked like wind came hurling towards me.
Sesshoumaru had backed up and was waiting for what I would do, grinning in the background. I clapped my hands together and pushed them away from my chest and the wind stopped directly in front of me, blowing my hair and kimono around. The wind suddenly hurled back towards him, quicker and stronger than before.
"Inuyasha!" The girl, Kagome yelled.
"Inuyasha." I repeated his name. "You have a pretty name." I complimented and watched him get up quickly from the blow. The monk stepped up now and I wondered what he could possibly do. He took beads off from around his hand a wind tunnel was formed. Sesshoumaru had already stabbed his sword into the ground and held his ground firmly. He must come across them many times.
"Be careful Miroku!" The demon slayer called out.
I walked calmly towards him and stood right in front of him, unphased by his wind tunnel. He looked shocked and stepped back slightly. "Can we go now Sesshoumaru? They're not worth the energy." I called back to Sesshoumaru.
"Have you taken all of your anger out on them?" He asked.
"No, I am saving the rest for you." I sensed him shaking his head.
"We can go." He said calmly, sheathing his sword.
"Oh no you don't!" I heard a female yell. Kagome, who I am suspecting now is a priestess, shot another arrow at me and at the same time the demon slayer threw her boomerang at me. I caught both and the demon slayer looked shocked. I held her boomerang firmly and snapped the glowing arrow in half.
I hurled the boomerang back at the demon slayer. It knocked her over and the monk went running to her. I stared right at the strange girl. "Kagome, you are a Priestess I can tell. My name is Priestess Kitai, The Elemental Goddess. I will not kill you but I will not have any problem killing your friends. Do not try that again or the next arrow goes to the hanyou." I hissed angrily.
I walked over to Sesshoumaru and he was smirking. "You got stronger. You're usually not that swift." He commented and I shrugged. "I'll carry you still so you can rest." I didn't really care at this point. I got on Sesshoumaru's back and he began running immediately.
"Why do you fight with your brother? Or I should say half-brother." I asked as he ran.
"That doesn't matter." He answered in an uncaring tone.
"Fine."
After a while of running we reached the Northern Lands. I climbed off of Sesshoumaru's back when we started to approach the large castle. I walked slightly ahead of him. It was late afternoon right now, the sun just setting.
I stopped all of a sudden, causing Sesshoumaru to stop as well. "What's wrong?" He asked.
"Sesshoumaru," I started out softly. "Did you really mean what you said after you marked me?" I asked in a quiet voice, keeping my eyes glued to the ground.
He didn't answer for a long time. "Kitai. I have to mate with a Lady." It sounded like he wasn't finished but I didn't give him the courtesy of finishing. I walked away, quicker than before. "Kitai." He said, coming up behind me.
"Oh great! You're here!" I heard Sorahiko's say. I looked up and saw her smiling as she came up to greet us. I was thankful she was there to interrupt. I didn't want to finish the conversation with Sesshoumaru. I made sure to put on a fake smile and hold my tears back for now.
Once we reached each other she pulled me into a soft hug and I hugged back. "It's nice to see you again Lady Sorahiko." I bowed slightly.
"Oh, please, just Sora. It's nice of you to want to visit. Lord Sesshoumaru told me you wanted to take a little vacation. I am glad you chose to come here." She said brightly. I guess Sesshoumaru didn't want to tell her about my time at Natsue's.
I glanced back at him as I pulled away from the hug. He looked angry. I looked back at Sora as a servant started walking towards us. "Mien, please show Priestess Kitai to a guest room." Then she turned to me. "I'll be up in a few to help you settle in." She said warmly and I nodded, walking off behind Mien.
Sesshoumaru's POV
I watched Kitai walking away, angry and feeling regretful but I don't know why. I turned back to Sorahiko and waited, not sure why she wanted to talk to me.
"So, what is the real reason she is coming here? She seemed cautious when I mentioned a vacation." I growled lightly in warning. "If you don't tell me I won't be able to do whatever it is I know you want me to do."
"Just keep her happy." I stated.
"Why can't you manage that?" She asked curiously.
"She's angry with me." I answered vaguely.
"And I am not allowed to know why?" I simply glared at her. "Why so testy Sesshoumaru? Is this a bad subject to touch on? Does she mean something to you? Let's see. Hm. You fell for her and you care very deeply about her. But you always hide your feelings so she got mad at you." She guessed and I stared blankly at her. "Not quite right? Oh well, she'll trust me. I'll let her trust me and she'll probably tell me all about it." I turned around and started walking away, not wanting to hear anymore.
"Goodbye Sesshoumaru. I'll tell Kino and Kitai that you said bye. And don't worry about her, I'll take great care of her." I heard her walking away and I sighed slightly to myself.
I've finally been able to admit to myself that I love her and care for her. I won't ever admit that to her though because that would be a great weakness. Why can't I mate her then? Because I need to mate with a Lady. But why? Because my father said so? Because that is tradition. The other Lords and Ladies will find it unacceptable to mate with a simple Priestess.
Well except for Kino and Sorahiko. I don't really care what Natsue thinks. So that would leave Dai and his lady. Of course then there were the less powerful Lords and Ladies. I sighed and shook my head. I can't mate her though. But why?