The Corporate Catch:
By: Sandreline
Hello everyone! I cannot believe all the kinds words of support and praise from you all for the last chapter – so here is a bonus one shot just for you! Enjoy!
Chapter 26: A Mile in His Shoes
"I think you may have over-reacted."
Kagome's eyes were wide. Her best friend, who had always been overly protective of her, just accused her of overreacting. "Sango, he used me!"
"Actually, to me it sounded a little romantic." The brunette replied.
"How?!" The priestess snapped.
"Kagome, everyone knows that Lord Sesshomaru is a very cold person. If one were to believe InuYasha, they may even say he has an icicle shoved up his ass." Sango began to explain. Her tone was very motherly, and Kagome hated it when she used that tone because it meant that she was right. "Because of the way he grew up in the Warring States era, and even today in the cut throat corporate world, he cannot afford to express emotion openly, or show weakness. A Mate can be construed as a weakness, for it means to the world that they can get to him through you."
Kagome already understood all of this, but her best friend would not let her open her mouth to cut her off. "Sesshomaru did not use you, Kagome. When has be ever been known to show a female any form of affection? Kagome, he asked your permission to Court you. Do you understand how significant that is? To demons, especially dog demons, there is only one being for them; a real soul mate, destined for only them. A Mate is more binding than a spouse; you share your life, your soul, your very essence with that one being. With the way you two started out, it does not surprise me that Sesshomaru did everything in his power to get you to spend time with him. Dog demons are very affectionate by nature and as Pack creatures, they not only want to spend time with their loves ones, they need it." Sango took a deep breath. "Kagome, he did not use you to sleep with you. He used underhanded tactics to get to you, yes. But do not forget that he places honor before all else, and would never have done everything just to get you to sleep with him."
The priestess was effectively silenced, and Sango could see the wheels turning in her head, and the blanket of guilt slowly begin to cover her. Sango continued. "I would love for Miroku to steal me away to a foreign country, and lead me on personal tour of its finest features. You visited Westminster Abby and the Tower of London. He gave you a once in a lifetime moment – you had dinner with the English royal family!" Sango placed her hands over Kagome's. "To demons, the Courting process enables them to prove to their chosen that they can provide for them above all else. I do not believe that anyone can top Sesshomaru."
"Sango," Kagome's voice was soft. "You really believe him to be genuine, don't you?"
She smirked. "If I didn't, he would have met Hiraikotsu before now!"
Kagome smile softly, before the two best friends were hugging. Soft tears were going down Kagome's cheeks. "Thank you, Sango." She whispered.
"I owe you for all the times you kept me from killing Miroku for his wandering hand." Sango replied.
They pulled back, both smiling softly. "I don't know how I can begin to fix this." Kagome stated more to herself.
"I am sure that you can think of something. After all, you were able to come up with all of those amazing plans when you first started working for him!" Sango cheered. "Just because he is your Mate does not mean that you have to suddenly be submissive. In fact, your fiery nature is what probably attracted you to him in the first place!"
"You know Sango," Kagome began after a moment of thought, "I think you might be a genius."
"You are only just now figuring this out?"
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I know, super short and sweet. But I wanted to get this out to all of you as a VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to all of you! My response from the last chapter was so wonderful and supportive, and so very sweet! Thank you to everyone who wished that my health improve – let this be the proof that it has indeed! Thank you, everyone. Thank you!
~Sandreline