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Disclaimer: All due credit towards Rumiko Takahashi, the artist and writer, of Inuyasha. However, plot is fully mine: Roselotus.


Sesshomaru glanced down at Kagome who was sitting peacefully on his youki cloud. Something was off about her and it made the mood uncomfortable for him. She didn't have that bright and defiant feeling to her, like a flickering light.

For a while he let the silence carry on, looking down at her every now and then. Her hair gently flowed behind her, the icy winter wind painting her cheeks pink. Her eyes shined with what he could've sworn were tears, but they were gone before he could take another look.

Sesshomaru opened his mouth to say something, anything, but he thought against it as Kagome's eyes held a distant look. As if she wasn't looking ahead of her, but behind her, in the past.

Just like there nights moon gazing together, he let nature talk in their stead, taking peace in the comfort of her presence and the bliss that came with it.

Eventually they reached the ground and Sesshomaru reached down to offer Kagome a hand, not yet dispersing the cloud so she wouldn't land on the ground.

"Thank you." She said with a quick smile at him before accepting the gesture. She rose to her feet and looked towards the huge mansion.

Kagome gawked, "Is this...?" She twirled around at Sesshomaru.

"Why would you bring me here?"

Sesshomaru's expression was blank. "I have a preposition to make. Let's talk inside." He ignored her bewildered expression and headed in first.

"What?! You think I'm going to just agree and follow you in?!" She huffed with her hands on her hips, holding her ground.


The maid came in with a cart of tea and desserts, excusing herself after she set them in place on the table.

Kagome gasped at the delicacies, feeling her stomach grumble.

She glanced at him, "So, what did you want to discuss?"

He nodded at the snacks. "We can eat and then talk."

"Actually, I would like to-" Her stomach grumbled, her red face following shortly after. Sesshomaru sneaked a smile.

Kagome picked up a cake. "You're just trying to butter up to me.. win your brownie points." She grumbled.

Sesshomaru raised a brow as he sipped his tea. "Butter up? Brownie?"

She shook her head. "It's nothing."

Kagome cleared her throat. "So,"

He nodded.

"I would like to propose a deal." Sesshomaru said, putting his cup down.

She tilted her head in confusion.

"A deal?"

"Yes. So if you haven't noticed, I'm.. a king." He sounded awkward saying it himself.

Kagome nodded, knowing from her memories.

"I have a youkai council that take care of the West's political and general affairs. However, recently some of them have been suspicious and general problems are piling up more than they have in the past 5 years."

Kagome nodded, knowing what he was getting at.

"You think you have a spy."

"Yes, but, it's hard to pinpoint who this person could be and where they came from, seeing as how our relationships with the North, East, and South are all stable. Also, raising suspicion towards any side will waver our political relationship." Sesshomaru said, his stress evident.

Kagome sent down her fork, finishing up her slice of cake. "Okay, but where do I come into play?"

Sesshomaru opened his mouth, but she beat him to it.

"Oh no, you wouldn't."

He raised a brow. "I didn't say anything."

"You want me to be your spy."

He nodded slowly, acknowledging her comprehending skills.

"You catch on fast."

She sighed exasperated. "I don't," She squinted her eyes. "I don't do spy."

"You have good movement speed, hiding skills, and fighting ability." He commented.

"When.. what?"

"When you were beating up the bandits, you held agility and control. When you were hiding from the nomads, exercised stealth-" He pointed out.

She waved her hands as if to erase the memory.

"Okay, I get it!" She bit her lip, thinking it through. "What's in it for me?"

"I'll provide to you your necessities and you can call this your home, instead of spending nights on tree branches."

Her heart warmed at the thought of calling this her home.

"H-how do you know I don't have a home?!" She muttered, crossing her arms.

"When you-"

"Ah! Stop! I get it!" She cut him off, glaring at him.

He smirked, "So deal?"

Kagome sighed and stared at him.

"Fine."

"Great. I'll take you to your room." He stood up, waiting for her to follow suit.

"What did I just agree to." She grumbled, yet standing up.

He smiled softly before quickly returning to his solemn face.

"Why is there hardly anyone in the halls?" Kagome noticed as they were on the way to her quarters. It was dark and felt almost eerie.

"If you haven't noticed, it's early morning and most servants are still asleep, part the ones who choose to work at these hours." Sesshomaru said softly.

Kagome mumbled a small 'oh' still unable to shake the eerie feeling and soon enough she was in her new room.

"It's huge... Is this okay for me to have?" She gasped taking it in. Her bed was at least a queen and there was a small table with couches for two. There were two doors, one she assumed was the closet and the other must be... the restroom?

He looked at her strangely. "Of course. It's just a room."

She rolled her eyes.

"Yes, my king. My humblest apologies."

"Anyways that door over there connects to my room." He said as if it was nothing.

Kagome turned to him wide-eyed. "Your what?!"

"What?"

"Sesshomaru..." She muttered, massaging her temples. Was he doing this on purpose?

"You're my spy, I have to keep you close." He said quietly, before stepping back.

"Anyways, have a good night, I will see you in a bit."

He turned to head to his door.

"Why not use the door in my room, might as well." She said sarcastically.

Sesshomaru stopped in his tracks. "You're right." He turned around and simply stepped into her room and opened the door and walked in, shutting it behind him.

Kagome gawked at him, not believing what she just saw.

Shaking her head, she closed the door and fully came into the room. It looked almost like the one from her past when she came to visit his family.

She sighed and plopped down on the bed.

A spy for Sesshomaru.. what a mess.