Vanguardians

by jazzymay377

In need of a companion, Sesshoumaru rescues a kitten named Kagome with the intention of giving her away, but she weasels her way into his life. He had no idea that his pet was actually a guardian created for him, until he wakes up to a very beautiful and very, very naked woman straddled on his lap. Friends become enemies and pets become lovers as each being plays out their destiny.

22. Chapter 22

Vanguardians

Ch.22

Shippo threw a large mushroom at Kagome followed by a spinning top. Kagome dodged the mushroom and gripped the top, using its rotation to sharpen her claws.

Inuyasha watched the two spar in the backyard. Sesshoumaru sat beside him, reading over Kagome's incantation book.

"So the kit is a guardian too?" Inuyasha asked.

"It would seem so," Sesshoumaru stated.

Kagome glanced over at the brothers and gave them a shy wave. Inuyasha waved back, but Seshoumaru averted his eyes. He purposely looked away and Kagome lowered her hand.

"I'm sorry, Shippo can we take a break?"

Shippo retrieved his toy weapons and jumped in Kagome's arms, "Sure, but are you okay? You got sad all of a sudden."

Kagome nodded. She trudged in the house, casting one last sorrowful look at Sesshoumaru. Feeling her eyes on him, Sesshoumaru glared at her.

"Do you want something?"

His cold tone stung and Kagome wrapped her arms around her chest subconsciously.

"I'm going to make your favorite for dinner," she said with a small smile.

The dog demon ignored her. He slid his door, letting it close with Kagome on the other side.

"So how do you feel about Kagura?" Inuyasha asked, trying to break the tension.

"Fuck her."

The younger brother chuckled, "Finally. What about Kagome though?"

Sesshoumaru hesitated, "That's more complicated."

"I can tell. Just don't be so hard on her," Inuyasha offered, leaning back into his chair, "You need to stop giving her the silent treatment and talk to her."

"Oh you're a psychologist now?" Sesshoumaru quipped.

Inuyasha grinned, "Listen, Kagura's a bitch, but I don't think Kagome is like that. You two seem good for each other."

"We aren't dating so don't start," Sesshoumaru grumbled, "She lied. She and Kagura could be lying about other stuff."

Inuyasha shook his head, "Why would she need to?"

Sesshoumaru folded his arms indignantly, "Money or prestige. It wouldn't be the first time."

The younger brother snorted, "Bullshit. She literally materializes everything she wants and thought cotton candy was made of actual clouds. She doesn't have the motive or mental capacity to be that deceiving."

"She isn't stupid. She has plenty mental capacity," Sesshoumaru stated.

Inuyasha smirked. Try as he might, Sesshoumaru couldn't stop defending or protecting her guardian.

"I meant she wasn't capable of acting like that. She is too nice, but way to show you care. I'm going to go, but you should work it out or I think you'll regret it."

Just a quick update for you all. I am interested to know if you think Sesshoumaru is justified in feeling hurt by Kagome's lie. Should she have revealed her connection to Kagura or not? Let me know how you feel and thanks for reading. Happy holidays!