Behind Enemy Lines
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.
Chapter 25: Whirlwind
Grace watched Kagome carefully as she wrapped her hand, not daring to look up at the calculating gaze of Izayoi. The woman had practically dragged both girls into the kitchen as Toga gave his eldest a firm tongue lashing.
The cat would admit she had been grateful but now that there was no one between her and the Lady of the House she was slightly nervous. Her deep brown eyes watched Grace carefully and for a moment Grace could have swore it was Izayoi that was the feline.
Turning back to the miko she gave a small smile as Kagome tied off the bandage and stepped into the other room to take care of Sesshomaru's cheek, leaving Grace and Izayoi alone together.
"You know…not many would have stood up like that against my son." Grace's eyebrow raised and a grin split her face.
"Won't be the last time either." Izayoi laughed softly and they both seemed to relax. The elder pulled up a seat and face the cat.
"Oh well I hope not. Toga still needs to be put into place even after all these years. It's refreshing to see Sesshomaru so rattled. But you'll have to be patient with him. Tashio men can be so stubborn. But then again you are a cat so…"
Grace stared at the woman as if she'd grown another head then shook her head frantically. She couldn't possibly be implying that she actually liked Sesshomaru! That was preposterous! He was infuriating and possessive and rude and warm and protective and…NO! No, no, no, no! Period Space Space.
She did not like that arrogant jerk!
"Lady Izayoi, I think you've got it wrong. Sesshomaru and I…we don't…there is no affection between us…I mean I…" Her face became redder and redder as Izayoi laughed again.
"You can't fool me dear. I know what I see and I know my son. You just watch. Soon that boy will be wrapped around that finger of yours and…oh my goodness!"
The woman had seen her hand and was looking over it concerned. Grace almost thought she would tear up when Izayoi suddenly looked up.
"When was the last time you had a manicure? Or had decent clothes for that matter? This is unacceptable!" She hopped off the chair and stormed into the next room and Grace followed both curious and stunned as Izayoi commanded the men like a general.
"Tomorrow I am taking our guest out shopping. And you boys will go over to her dwelling and gather a few things for her; whatever she needs. Then again Kagome you probably should go with them. I will not tolerate this handling any longer. Now get too it!"
She snapped her fingers and the stunned males seemed to jump to attention as Grace watched. What on earth was wrong with this picture? She deduced she was losing it then she saw the glee on Izayoi's face as she began planning the shopping trip. Immediately all confidence left the cat.
Yep, she was doomed.