Title: Tides Against Time
Rating: M (Language, Violence, and Adult Content)
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or the Little Mermaid. All rights should go to Inuyasha Inc., Disney and Hans Christian Anderson.
Music: The song I have selected for this chapter is: "Inuyasha OST 1 - Longing" "Inuyasha OST 2 - Fun Group of Friends" "Inuyasha OST 2 - Khaki's Vestiges" and "Inuyasha OST 1 - Longing 2." I love to listen to music on YouTube while I read to add to the atmosphere. You are welcome to listen along with my music selection if you want. It is not required. When you see these marks (***) that means to begin to play the selected song. When you see (xxx) this means to stop playing the music. It is important to pay attention to these marking as there is more than one song for this chapter. I do not have credit for these recordings or channels but I think it adds to the story.
Tides Against Time: New Plans
(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - Longing ***)
Kagome awoke to the feeling of hot air puffing across her neck and a heavy weight against her back. As she opened her eyes she saw that she was lying safely in the crook of one strong magenta stripped arm while the other was woven between her breasts; holding her against a hard chest. She heard a light snore set against her ear and couldn't stop the smirk from pulling at her lips. Carefully looking over her shoulder so not to awaken her bed partner she took in the sight of him sleeping for the first time. He was so beautiful lying there completely bare to the world. Every inch of him was molded to perfection and it took her breath away. His muscles were accentuated by the soft morning shadows and angled against him in all the right places. His silver hair was sprawled across the white sheets and his alabaster skin shimmer in the morning light. His normally harsh stoic expression had softened in his sleep and his body was completely relaxed. He looked like an angel and the feeling of his strength holding her even in sleep made her swoon. Seeing his firm lips close enough to reach she gently took them in hers and brought him from his sleep.
[Warning: Lemon, marked when finished. 18+]
Sesshomaru being surrounded in his mate's tranquil aroma slept deeply. He had been dreaming of them lounging like they used to in the lagoon kissing under the stars. When the feeling of her full lips brushed against his he at first thought he was still dreaming. However as she continued to take hold of his lips and felt her tongue caressing his mouth he stirred from his slumber and found his dream to be real. Having never awoken in such a way had caught him off guard. It was peaceful and comforting but held a sense of mystery. Curious of what she had planned he allowed her to take lead. Feeling him welcome her touch Kagome grew bold and slowly lowered his back onto the bed. Without separating from their kisses she laid on top of his chest and lay claim to his body.
Gingerly cupping his face she trailed scorching hot kisses down his jawline and along his neck. As she slowly went down she ran her fingers along his skin causing goose bumps to form. Nibbling on his earlobe she lightly ran her thumb over his nipple. He gasped at the sensation and rocked against her hips. Loving his response Kagome continued her journey down and took his nipple into her mouth. Sesshomaru didn't know what to do. His inner beast was crying out to dominate their bitch but at the same time loved what she was doing to them. When he felt her take hold of his nipple into her mouth and scrape her tiny fang over it he had to bite his tongue to keep from moaning. He never knew doing that could feel so good. He mentally stored that information away for later.
Feeling her lips and tongue continuing their decent a thought crossed his mind and his eyes widened in realization. Before he could stop her however he felt her little fingers combing through his happy trail and run along his hardening member. Her hands moved with grace and were so soft like a butterfly's wing. The feeling had him burning harder than any time he had ever touched himself. He could feel her tongue teasing against his navel and groaned when she cupped his sack. Their heavy weight filled her hand and he heard her groan against his skin. When she nuzzled into his fur and inhaled his woodsy musk he purred from her approval and spread his legs a little wider. When she slowly began to stroke his shaft with her dainty hands he fisted his claws into the sheets and rocked against her palm for couldn't get enough of his body.
As she moved along his flesh he was smooth as marble but warm and firm. She could see as she ran her fingers across his skin that little goose bumps appeared and he'd twitch under her touch. His deep growls and groans made her feel powerful and she smirked with pride knowing she could please him. Sexy little silver hairs covered his chest and trailed down to a thin line past his navel to gather between his thighs. She loved the woodsy musk that his body exuded as she nuzzled into his crotch, drinking it all in. His hair was soft like fur and it framed his manhood perfectly. She could hear him groan in delight as she took hold of his large girth in her hand. He was very... very large and she had to mentally prepare herself for what she was about to do. She had never pleasured a male before let alone a male of Sesshomaru's stature but she had heard from many of the ladies at court of what and what not to do.
She just hoped she wouldn't embarrass herself or disgust her mate by not doing it right. Brushing her thumb tenderly across the spongy tip of his head she felt a bead of cum seep free and grew encouraged at hearing her mate's heart beat flutter. Wetting her lips she readied her stance and took in a deep breath. He had pleasured her body so many ways the past few nights and she wanted to please him just as much. Letting her breath out slowly she looked up into his eyes and licked him from base to tip. When she reached the top of him she took in her first taste of his seed. It was woodsy musk tang accentuated with salt and spice. It was definitely an acquired taste but she knew if he would let her do this again that she would easily become addicted to it.
He could feel her moving again and it stirred him to look down to see what she was doing. Seeing her nakedness sitting between his thighs and her hand stroking him gently had him groaning at the sight. Her breasts hung freely beneath her as she knelt before him. It make her thin waist accentuated her cute ass and her hair cascade beautifully over her shoulders and back. She looked up at him with such innocence that it took his breath away. He could see her fascination and excitement reflecting in her eyes as he seeped from his mushroomed tip. When she looked up into his eyes and licked him from base to tip he gritted his teeth and focused on his breathing to keep from growling. Hearing her little mewl after tasting him and smelling the spike in her scent he knew that she enjoying his taste. It made him harder than stone and pulse with male pride. When she grew bolder and took him fully into her mouth and sucked and licked against him he had to hold back from thrusting deep into her throat.
"K-Kagome." Sesshomaru panted as her lips moved up and down on him.
The heat in her mouth made his coke feel like it was on fire. The rush of heat and tingling sensations she made him feel had him panting beneath her. The slow agenizing torture made him his eyes roll into his skull. Wanting her closer he rung his claws into her hair and held her against him. She moaned against his dick when she felt him grip her hair and show her what pace felt best. The tingles her moan made against his cock had him grunting and lightly thrusting up into her mouth. What she couldn't fit into her mouth she fisted at the base of his coke and stroked it in time with her mouth. Her other hand was touching him everywhere and it had his head spinning from the sensations. She was fondled his sack, played with his hair around his core, kneading his ass, caressing his thighs, rubbing his hard nipples and tickling his happy trail. When she needed to breathe she would release him with a "pop" and kiss and lick along his shaft. The feeling of her hot breath hitting fanning across his tip was like scolding hot flames and it made him throw his head back and growl.
Seeing him so hot and bothered urged her on and made her wet for him. When she knew he was distracted and nearing his end she sat up quickly and straddled his hips. Before he realized what was happening she plunged his cock deep into her wet pussy and was riding him with everything she had. Sesshomaru grunted in surprise when he felt her slam over top of him. His head was seeing stars as she rode his cock without abandon. Her breasts bounced with ever ram and as his hard cock went in and out of her slick cunt. Seeing the erotic display before his eyes made him grunt and groan from pleasure. Needing more he gripped her hips and quicken their pace. He loved the way her breasts danced before his eyes and the smell of her wet pussy driving his cock. Her nipples were swelling from her growing pregnancy and coloring into a husky darker pink. Taking one in his mouth he pulled and sucked in time with their lower bodies. Her cries of pleasure filled his ears and he could feel his cock swelling more inside her.
Their bodies by now were slick with their sweat and glistened in the morning sun. The room became pungent with their sex and soaked into the sheets. Feeling her growing tired from riding him hard and fast he aided her bucks by thrusting his hips rougher against her. The sounds of their flesh, the creaking of the bed and their moans and groans echoed through the guest sweet and unknowingly through the cracked patio door. As she at last cried out her release and he roared out with his seed the castle guards along the wall and the maidservants cleaning the chambers down the hall heard their cries and stilled in their duties. There was no denying who's names had been called and who's room it had come from. Shocked by the discovery they went to spread the news. Unaware of the drama unfolding by their castle staff they continued to ride out their pleasures before collapsing on the bed in a sweaty heap. Completely spent and tingling from the after affects Kagome laid on top of his chest and gasped for air. He wrapped his arms around her waist and remained deeply inside her. They were both heavily panting and had wet hair clinging to their sweaty flesh.
[End Lemon]
"You little… siren you." Sesshomaru growled playfully between gasped making Kagome chuckle against his chest. He was so thoroughly fucked he was having a hard time seeing straight.
"I'm glad… you liked it." Kagome panted as she felt him thread his fingers through her damp locks and rub up and down her lower spine. "You make me feel so special… I wanted to… do the same to you."
"I did not realize… you felt… the need to do so." Sesshomaru said and he nuzzled into hair and drank up their mixed scent. "Do not hesitate in the future."
"Dooley noted." Kagome giggled as she lifted her head off of his chest and looked into his hooded gaze. His eyes were foggy and dark. He was covered in sweat and was slack of all tension in his body. Having watched him lose control and crying out like a bitch in heat she couldn't help but smirk. Oh yes... there was no denying it. She was defiantly going to do this again. He normally dominated her but this time she did him and it was exiting to know she held such power over him. The pride flooding her veins was invigorating and she wanted to do it again and again. "I take it you enjoyed it?"
"Greatly." Sesshomaru said before kissing her lips. "You didn't over exert yourself did you?"
"Not at all." Kagome said as she reluctantly rolled off of his chest and felt him slip out. "Just a little tired but nothing a good breakfast and a nice bath won't fix."
"Hn." Sesshomaru smirked before crawling over her and settling himself between her legs. He kissed down her breasts until he buried his nose over her womb. "Whatever your sister released from inside your head has made our pup stronger. I can feel their energy increasing and smell its strengthened as well."
"It smells like… a spring meadow?" Kagome asked as she was able to smell their pup for the first time. "With a hint of…. what is that?"
"Wild flowers and lemon grass." Sesshomaru smirked making Kagome chuckle.
"I think you might be right about our little one being a girl." Kagome smiled. "Our little meadow…"
"Hn." Sesshomaru hummed happily against her skin as he nuzzled and kissed against her stomach. "I should probably be going before the castle comes looking for me."
"Good idea." Kagome said as she looked out the window to see that it was already late morning. "I wonder why Kaede and Tsukiyomi haven't come by to check on me?"
"I asked them not to." Sesshomaru said as he crawled up her body to kiss her. "Were it not for your sister, the healers did not think you or the pup would…"
"I remember." Kagome whispered as she ran her finger along one his cheek markings tenderly before kissing his lips. "We have been blessed by the gods with good fortune this day."
"Indeed." Sesshomaru said as he nuzzled into her neck and licked along her jawline.
"When you return to your duties do you mind sending Kaede and Tsukiyomi up? I'm a bit famished from not eating dinner last night and it would be a good idea to come up with a new medical plan to keep Sara out of the loop." Kagome said as she leaned into his kisses.
"As you wish." Sesshomaru agreed before he reluctantly rolled out of bed to get dressed. "Are you fit to bath without assistance?"
"I'll be fine." Kagome giggled as she sat up in the bed to watch him get ready. She was only covered from the waist down with the sheet and her hair was messy and damp. Her lips and nipples were swollen from his kisses and she glowed with her pregnancy in the morning light.
"I rather like this look on you." Sesshomaru teased making Kagome blush prettily. "I think a painting of such a sight for our private room would be most adequate."
"Your joking right?" Kagome blanched making his smirk darken.
"Perhaps…" Sesshomaru teased before kissing her cheek while he fastened the last of his clothing. "I will return later today to check on you and the pup."
"Sounds good." Kagome said with a smile before a thought crossed her mind. "Oh! Sesshomaru?"
"Yes?" Sesshomaru asked as he watched her get out of the bed and walk into his arms.
"Now that I'm well again… would it be all right if I spent some time out of my room now? I'd love to take Lorenzo to the beach before the La Fleche's leave." Kagome asked as leaned up on her tippy toes to kiss his chin.
"We will need to contact Rome before you can leave. It won't be too much longer I promise." Sesshomaru sighed as he kissed her pouty lips one last time. Nuzzling her nose with his made her smile and it gave him the strength to slip out the door to ready himself for the day.
(*** Inuyasha OST 2 - Fun Group of Friends ***)
"Good gods you reek!" Louie said as plugged his aquiline nose. He had come up to collect Sesshomaru and came upon him just as he closed Kagome's door. "Care to explain what you rolled in dog?"
"The sheets." Sesshomaru smirked when he saw the shocked expression flash across the roosters face. As he walked down the hall towards his private chambers he then said, "She has been healed of her sickness and you have caught the evidence of our celebration."
"What do you mean? Did Tsukiyomi's medical friend figure out a way to save her?" asked Louie with wide eyes.
"No. I took her to a water creature that used magic to heal her from the inside out." Sesshomaru said making Louie release a relieved breath.
"This is excellent news my friend! I had no idea such a cure could exist from magic. Great resource to have! So how is the pup?" Louie asked as he followed Sesshomaru into his bedchambers and sat on the trunk at the foot of his bed.
"The pup is growing strong. The magic user said the mass in her skull was actually some type of energy block that acted like a tumor. She released the built up energy and now my pup is taking it in like a starving man." Sesshomaru said as he slipped into the bathing chambers with the door cracked to ready his bath.
"I see why the celebration was so smelly then." Louie teased making Sesshomaru roll his eyes as he dumped the water bucket over his now naked form and washed away his sweat and grime. "I talked with Lizy about your request. She said she is going to look into it."
"Good." Sesshomaru said as he quickly scrubbed his body before dumping another bucket over him to rinse him clean. Stepping out of the bath he rung his hair of water and wrapped a towel around his waist. He then walked out of the bathing chamber and pulled clean clothing out of his wardrobe. "Be sure she understands the evidence to support Kagome's rights to mate are kept secret. I do not wish to risk evidence disappearing when needed."
"Totally understand." Louie waved off as he watched Sesshomaru disappear behind a changing screen. "Once this is all over you and Kagome will have to come and visit Paris. How many years has it been since your last visit?"
"I believe 10 demon years." Sesshomaru said as he came out from behind the changing screen dressed and ready to go to court. "It would be good to get away for a trip."
"Then it's settled! Once everything is settled here you'll have to come visit us in Paris. Oh and of course swing by London for a few days. My mother completely redid Buckingham Palace. It's been her obsession the past four years!" Louie said excitedly as they stepped out of his chambers and began walking down the hall.
"You're going on a trip?" Lady Sara asked as she came out from Lorenzo's chambers and once again caught the two demons by surprise. "When are you leaving and for how long will you be gone?"
"That is unclear." Sesshomaru said making Sara pout.
"Well hopefully it won't be too long. Lorenzo and I miss you when you're away." Sara said as she followed them down the hall. "Speaking of which... you have been so busy the past couple of days its as if you've already left. You haven't joined in on our family meals and have been slaving away into the dark hours of the night. Is everything all right? Are we in danger or something?"
"All is well Lady Sara." Louie interjected giving Sesshomaru a chance to have someone back him up. "Your mate has been busy finalizing a new trade deal for your father. The Court had planned on sending it on a later date but since he is coming quicker than expected they have been spending a few extra hours to complete it before he arrives."
"Oh… well that is good then I suppose?" Sara said as they walked down the stairs and into the main lobby. "Do you think it will be finished in time?"
"We do." Sesshomaru said.
"Then I will try to support your new trading agreement as best I can." Sara said earning a raised eyebrow from the rooster and a slight frown from her husband.
"Oh really?" Louie asked in surprise. "Well… that would be of great help I assure you. With your support your father is bound to sign it."
"What kind of wife would I be if I did not support my husband? Especially in front of my own father!" Sara joked as she turned to make her way down another hall. However doing so made her miss the demon's flinch at her remark. "I will be in my study organizing next month's staff rotation and ordering castle supplies for when father arrives. Should anyone come looking for me you know where I'll be."
"Of course. Enjoy your day Lady Sara." Louie said as he and Sesshomaru stood in the hallway and watched her disappear.
Once she was out of hearing range and out of sight a dark clucking chuckle rolled up from deep in Louie's chest and he burst out laughing at the irony. A knowing gleam reflected in Sesshomaru's eyes but he couldn't help but feel sorry for Sara. He hated that she was going to be heartbroken once this was all finished. She really was a wonderful woman and a great wife who tried her best to please him. She had her heart in the right place but her stubborn nature was going to be the death of her. It was a shame all her hard work would be for not. He having felt a broken heart's sting didn't wish it upon anyone. He just hoped she can learn to love another and move on after everything was finished.
"She will be unprepared for what is to come." Sesshomaru sighed as Louie wiped the tear from his eye.
"Yes… I truly pity the situation. By telling her father of her support, the deal has already been won." Louie said.
"That still leaves us with Rome." Sesshomaru cautioned. "We need to come up with a plan to meet the Bishop and form a new peace agreement. War must be avoided."
"Agreed." Louie nodded. "Have you heard from the messages you sent out?"
"All but one. Should they agree I will send a message to Rome immediately and go from there." Sesshomaru said as they entered the board room. "Should the last ally decline we will need to come up with a different plan of attack."
"We best bring up what was just discussed with Lady Sara while we're here." Louie suggested just as High Councilmen Shako knocked the court block to gather everyone's attention. Taking their seats at the front of the room Louie leaned on his chair's armrest and whispered into Sesshomaru's ear, "If all goes according to plan... you my dear friend... will be a free man.
[Kagome's Room – Guest Sweet, Tashio Castle]
(*** Inuyasha OST 2 - Kohaku's Vestiges ***)
"So what do you think we should do?" Kagome asked as Tsukiyomi checked her temperature.
"Well… since your illness will no longer be an excuse we'll have to come up with something else." Tsukiyomi said.
"At least this one will be a fake one!" Sango laughed.
"Aye! The gods be praised it will be false!" Kaede agreed as they filled her bathing chambers with warm water.
"I suggest we use your pregnancy to our advantage." Tsukiyomi smirked making Kagome raise an eyebrow in surprise.
"What do ye mean Tsukiyomi?" Kaede asked with a questionable scowl.
"You will still need to remain on a special diet for the pup. With you being a demon your morning sickness should kick in with the next few days." Tsukiyomi explained making Sango laugh.
"Haha! A new sickness… I get it." Sango laughed making Kagome giggle as well.
"I feel cruel tricking Sara but I don't know how else I'll be welcomed to stay. She already threatened to kick me out." Kagome said earning shocked expressions.
"Truly she hasn't?" Tsukiyomi frowned as she helped Kagome relax on the bed to continue her examination.
"She did… twice! It was what capped our heated argument yesterday." Kagome said making Sango scoff.
"I don't understand. She has no clue who you are and is already treating you poorly. As a human mother myself Sara's reactions towards you bonding with her son are confusing." Sango said as she filled the tub with floral soaps. "Humans don't mark their territory as demons do. You were simply holding her son and comforting him when he needed it. Why she freaked out I have no clue. Then to belittle you and kick you out while you are an honored guest…"
"A very sick honored guest at that." Kaede added as she stirred the soaps in the bath. "A very un-lady like quality and extremely rude."
"Exactly! So why such hostility? Surely she would have approached you both about your relationship had she known?! If she is this bad now… wait until she finds out!" Sango said making Tsukiyomi's frown deepen.
"Some human mother's can be highly attached to their children. Especially when they feel their young are seeking comfort from others or is weaning off of them when she isn't ready to let go. I suspect with Lady Sara it's a combination of the two. Lorenzo isn't a human child nor is he a full demon. His development is between the two and that can be frustrating finding a balance. This lack in care can put an emotional strain on the mother. She wants to provide but lacks the ability too. The child can suddenly seek other females for this and it can make her lash out. Often times the mother can develop depression, become short tempered and even develop different personality traits. This normally occurs when their bodies began to go into menopause however with the state of stress Lady Sara is in, it wouldn't surprise me if she is having early signs of pre menopause. I believe this is a major factor in her behavior and it will only get worse once the divorce becomes public and finalized." Tusikiyomi said.
"Great…" Kagome groaned as she relaxed on the bed. "Just what Lorenzo and my little meadow needs. A stressful, traumatic, atmosphere with a depressed, hostile, hormonal human female at its center."
"We shall try to keep the drama away from ye and the Prince as much ad possible Princess Kagome." Kaede said with a wrinkled smile. "Don't ye fret. Ye pack will be well taken care of."
"Thank you." Kagome smiled as she watched Tsukiyomi press around on her belly to check on her growing pup. "You all have been so loving and encouraging through all of this. I don't know what Sesshomaru and I would have done without you; especially these last fifteen years. You were there for my mate when I could not and have welcomed me home with loving arms. I cannot express how grateful I am to have been taken care off while I was cursed and even now while a mistress. I love you three so much and I am so bless to have your friendship."
"Kagome… stop." Sango sniffled as she sat on the bed and took Kagome's hand. "You're going to make us cry."
"You have been dearly missed my Lady." Tsukiyomi smiled as she finished her examine and helped Kagome to sit up in the bed. "It is an honor to serve the Tashio family... even its mistress."
"Aye it is." Kaede said as she and Sango followed her into her bathing chambers. "Lady Sara's power is coming to and end and ye have our allegiance to the fullest."
"You are certain? I mean I hate that the poor woman is having everyone turn their backs on her already. By all rights I'm being extremely dishonorable by having an affair with your Lord and am bearing his illegitimate pup." Kagome frowned as she sat in the warm tub and reclined.
"Seriously?" Sango gapped. "Don't belittle yourself because of Sara. True, you could have waited but she hasn't acted as a Lady should especially towards you!"
"She can't help that two countries forced her to marry my mate. I'd be a little tight too if someone suddenly shoved an entire kingdom on my shoulders without the support of a loving spouse." Kagome said with a sad smile. "Besides, she obviously has developed feelings towards Sesshomaru. I would be doing the same to keep what I love most and worked hard to take order of."
"True… however you had our allegiance before she came around. We had tried to help her when she first came here but she has made it clear we are servants and servants only. I do admire her hard work she'd accomplished in making the castle what it is but it could have made her job a lot easier if she had our help and frienship. No my Lady, we are not her friends or loyalists. Besides, it was you who our Lord choose five demon years ago to be his true-life partner; not Lady Sarah. He had plenty of opportunities to make her his mate but he didn't. He chose to wait for you and because of this loyalty we will do the same. Had that terrible course of events never happened we would have never known Lady Sara." Sango said earning nods from both Kaede and Tsukiyomi.
"We will serve Lady Sara honorably to the end. However when it comes to picking sides we will take yours." Tsukiyomi agreed. "Now, back to business. I think it would be best to leave a bucket by your bed in case your stomach becomes ill. Plus having it there will help persuade Lady Sara of your need to stay. When you do start feeling nauseous let me know as soon as you do. I'll mix a new tonic to sooth your stomach. Hopefully this one your body wont reject"
"Sounds good." Kagome said as she scrubbed shampoo through her hair while Kaede handed Sango different bathing cloths and brushed. "Oh! I did want to ask you one thing. That tonic mixture for the pup's growth, is there a way to tone down the peppermint? It burns my throat as it goes down. Is that normal?"
"Yes it is." Tsukiyomi chuckled making Kagome smile. "Peppermint sometimes has a burning affect but I'll try and tone it down for you. I'm sure once the morning sickness kicks in you will thank me later for the additive."
"No kidding." Sango chuckled as well. "I remember during my pregnancy with Sebastian how I wished I could have afforded peppermint. It wasn't the right season for it during my first few weeks. It was too much to purchase at the market. With you starting your pregnancy at the beginning of spring finding fresh herbs will be easy."
Just then they heard a knock on the bedroom door.
"I wonder who that could be?" asked Tsukiyomi as she went to answer it. To her surprise she found Sara waiting outside. "Lady Sara! How can I help you?"
"How is she?" Sara asked curiously. "I meant to come check on her earlier today but got caught up in castle affairs."
"Lady Rin is currently washing in the tub with Mrs. Sango and Ms. Kaede assistance." Tsukiyomi said as Sara stepped into the room.
"Glad to hear she is recovering." Lady Sara said as she looked over the messy bed and made her way towards the bathing chambers. The room stank of sweat and it made her frown in disgust. Peaking around the door she saw Sango helping Kagome into a bathing robe as Kaede was draining the tub. "Ah! I see you are finishing your bath. Join me on the patio when you are dressed I wish to speak to you... privately."
"Uh… ok?" Kagome said as she awkwardly finished drying off in front of her before closing her bathing robe. Catching Sango and Kaede's cautious stares she followed Sara into her bedchamber.
"Here is your medicine Lady Rin. Should your stomach become upset I've placed a bucket by your bedside." Tsukiyomi said as she set the tonic on the side table. "If you should need anything do not hesitate to call."
"Thank you Tsukiyomi for your services. Enjoy your day." Lady Sara said as she dismissed her healer.
"Thank you Lady Sara." Tsukiyomi said as she bowed and made her way out the door but not before giving Kagome an apologetic glance.
"Ms. Kaede and Mrs. Sango, once you have finished dressing Rin have the sheets and bedding laundered and open some windows. I think some fresh air in this room would do it some good." Sara said as she opened the patio doors and took her seat at the iron table to wait for Kagome to join her. "Oh and could one of you please bring up some tea? It is still quite chilly out here and we will be discussing for a while."
"Yes Lady Sarah." Sango said as she and Kaede finished dressing Kagome in her nightgown and helped her into the patio chair before laying a blanket over her lap.
"Do be sure to close the doors behind you." Sara said as Sango and Kaede bowed and closed the patio doors before cleaning the chambers.
"Why is your chambers so pungent? I do not recall your room smelling as such yesterday?" Sara asked as she heard two windows being cracked to vent the room. She saw Rin shiver slightly from the early spring breeze and took in her damp haired and once again thin nightgown. It made her heart curl with envy seeing how painfully beautiful the water demoness was. However she took small pleasure in making Rin uncomfortable in the chilled air.
"Tsukiyomi said I had a fever last night." Kagome lied as she snuggled under the blanket. "I wasn't well enough to bath last night and didn't recover until late this morning."
"I see." Sara said as she heard Kaede and Sango exit the bedchamber doors and make their way down the hall.
(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - Longing 2 ***)
"What is it you truly wish to discuss with me Lady Sara?" Kagome said uncaring. It annoyed her that Sara was making her sit out in the cold air just after taking a bath. She had a perfectly good sitting area INSIDE her chambers they could be sitting at.
"Hospitable host my ass." Kagome thought to herself. "I hope we don't stay out here too long. I might actually get sick..."
"I wish to understand why you are being rude with me?" Sara asked making Kagome's eyebrows rise in shock. "You come into my home and refuse to acknowledge my authority when I address you. Then you try to keep my son from me. Every time Lorenzo has been with you he seeks your comfort over mine. Then yesterday you blatantly flaunt your breasts in front of my husband and then collapse in his arms. Why is that? Are you trying to seduce him into your bed? Are you trying to take my place?"
"Wow, wow, wow… slow down." Kagome said as she put her hands up to calm the quickly fuming woman. It was true that what she had just described was exactly what she was doing however... "It was never my intention to make you feel intimidated. Whatever I said that you interpreted as offensive I apologize for. As for Lorenzo he is a free spirited pup and claimed me by his own doing. I didn't force him into anything. I understand you being upset with Lorenzo in running off. What I don't understand is why you kept yelling at him about it when he was clearly upset and was in the safety of his own home. He apologized for his mistake in not telling someone where he went and that should have been the end of it. As for flaunting my figure do remember you came into my room while I was dressed for bed. I had not noticed the cotton hugging my figure until you pointed it out. I can't help that the cotton is thin nor that my figure is the way it is. I am grateful however that Lord Sesshomaru caught me before I hit the floor. Where it not for him protecting my head from further injury I might be in worse shape than I am now."
"Ah yes… the head injury." Sara huffed as she crossed her arms over her chest. Looking Rin up and down she couldn't help but scowl. "I take it with you on the mend you will be able to leave along with the Le Fleche's?"
"Tsuikyomi has asked Lord Sesshomaru to keep me for a while longer." Kagome said just as Sango returned with the tea missing Sara's eyebrow twitch in annoyance.
"And why is that?" Sara said flatly as she took her tea from the tray and nodded to Sango in thanks.
"I am still suffering from residual dizziness and have begun heaving." Kagome explained making Sara look at her disapprovingly. "Thanks Sango. Would you mind bring me my tonic? I forgot to grab that before coming out here."
"Of course Lady Rin." Sango smiled as she went to retrieve the medicine.
"Heaving?" Sara frowned as sat her tea cup on its saucer. "That is most unsanitary. Has your illness become another?"
"Tsukiyomi thinks it is a symptom of vertigo. However to keep my illness from strengthening she has requested I remain in Spain until it has cleared of my system." Kagome said just as Sango passed her the tonic and drank the peppermint mix. "This tonic helps to sooth my stomach."
"It smells very similar to the mixture she concocted for me while pregnant." Sara said as she watched Kagome swash it back in two swigs. Seeing Rin grimace she smirked. "I take it you do not care for the taste as I did?"
"I do not." Kagome said as Sara waved off Sango to leave. "The peppermint is quite strong."
"Yes... well since it appears you will be staying longer I will make arrangements for your care." Sara said before taking a sip of her tea. "My father and his top navel fleet will be visiting upon the Le Fleche's departure. I will need your room you see and I do not wish for my son to bond with you further and become upset when you to leave."
"I thought Lord Sesshomaru made arrangements for me to stay in the adjoining room to Lorenzo's? He seemed quite serious about it." Kagome said with a frown.
"That will no longer be necessary. You will not heal efficiently with a four year old constantly interrupting your rest. No, I have a solution I am sure will please everyone." Sara said as she hid her wicked smirk behind her teacup.
"And where would that be?" Kagome asked cautiously. She had a feeling she wasn't going to like her suggestion.
"All in good time…" Sara said as she set her cup down and stood up from her seat. "I must return to my duties. I do appreciate your cooperation. You see... as first Lady I have many responsibilities to handle and having you taken care of has eased one less burden for the day."
"Hn." Kagome hummed unmoved by her insult. "Enjoy your day Lady Sara."
"Don't worry I intend to." Sara said as she walked towards the patio doors. "I suggest you get some rest and stay out of the cold. It would be a pity to have your illness turn serious."
"Yes..." Kagome said as she pulled the blanket around herself and made her way into her room behind Sara. "If you see Elizabeth during your walk could you send for her please? I want to discuss a few things in regards to future travel arrangements."
"Should I happen to pass her." Sara said as they took one last look into each other's eyes. "Good day Rin."
"That is Lady Rin." Kagome corrected as she sat on her couch and opened her book. "You might have missed this during our introduction but I am the La Flèche's adopted sister. I also come of royal blood from the water kingdom therefor deserving of the title as Lady. Please try to remember such title in the future."
"My mistake." Sara clipped before closing the door and walking down the hallway.
What neither women saw was the fire burning in their eyes of challenge. They would battle to the end and only one female would come out on top. However only time would tell which bitch would become victorious.
(End Chapter 62)
(Well... I'm glad things are working out for Kagome and Sesshomaru. Now to just deal with the Barron, Rome and Sara. I wonder what will unfold next? Only time will tell! Be sure to follow along to find out more! Thanks for reading!)