Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or its character; that right belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Nor do I own Overlord or its characters; that right belongs to Kugane Mayurama.
Author's Note: I will state this here and now. If you do not like how I am writing this story, I don't care. I am writing Fanfiction and can and will take all the damn liberteries I feel like. Which means that I will balance out the power differences between characters, make them OOC (Out Of Character) when it suits my needs. So if you do not like that, I politely ask you toturn around and leave now because I don't see the point in you wasting your time and mine. And try to write your own damn story
Ainz would be pinching the bridge of his nose if he still had one. In the week since the summoning, Ainz had gotten a bit of information from Kagome, who had only said that the undercurrent energy during the summoning had felt familiar. Being smart enough to know not to push the issue, he had left it alone. But Ainz couldn't (and wouldn't) try to influence the thoughts or opinions of those that served him. Though right now, he was considering it since Demiurge was not leaving well enough alone.
"I am more than willing to take a bodyguard with me, just not you, you overbearing asshat!"
"And I say we cannot trust you, that you will try to run woman," Demiurge spat back, his lips curling to show his annoyance. "You refuse to share all the information you have about what or who was summoned. You stated that you felt familiar energy, which has disappeared."
"Who the hell died and made you my lord and master?"
Ainz was at that moment glad he didn't have flesh or the smile he knew he would have at the sharp question, laced with more than enough sarcasm it would be hard to miss, had Demiurge stiffening and looking practically ill.
"I would never want to be your Lord or Master. You are a threat by various means. And you are beneath me."
Ainz saw the red flood to Kagomes face and knew where her mind had gone. He wondered if it was from her spending a lot of her free time with Albedo and her odd quirks? Deciding that their argument had gone on long enough, he coughed loudly, drawing their attention to him.
"Demiurge, I respect your reasons for not fully trusting Kagome. But she is not a servant or even indebted to me, so if she wishes to leave, Kagome does not even have to tell me. I am grateful that she is conscientious about doing so," Ainz said, doing his best to appease and remind Demiurge of the situation. "And Kagome, I do appreciate you asking for permission first. But as you are still fairly new to this world, and I am sure that what or who was summoned was because of you, that you have a bodyguard. It would go to great length to keep my mind calm and worry-free."
He watched as Demiurge seemed to deflate, then puff up. At the same time, Kagome seemed to calm as she stared at him for a few long minutes of silence.
"I understand, Lord Ainz," Kagome said, her voice soft and calm. "And I will do this, as you are my host. Allowing me to stay in your home is the least I can do for you. May I take either Aura or Mare? I feel either, or both would be able to more than protect me with their skills between nature manipulation and animal control."
Ainz felt as if he had missed something as he saw a smile try to pull the corners of Kagome's lips upward. Then it dawned on him; she had intentionally needled Demiurge (who kind of deserved it) into having his little rant. And he did agree with whom she had chosen to be her bodyguard.
"I would prefer you to take them both. And I am sure that both Aura and Mare would be more than happy to go out gathering with you since both are more than familiar with the area," he replied, lifting his hand and waving it.
The low bow that Kagome gave him before she spun and began to leave the throne room. He didn't miss the slight pause in her gait as she passed Demiurge. Making Ainz want to call her out on once more needling him. Once the door was shut, Ainz turned his attention to Demiurge, who was glowering openly at the door.
"You may do what you are thinking. But be discreet Demiurge, I do not want her hurting you, or worse, killing you outright with her Holy Power," Ainz stated.
When Demiurge spun to look at him, a wide smile on his face, Ainz wondered if it had been a mistake to let him follow Kagome? He was well aware of why Kagome had wanted to leave Nazarick. She had told him as such before Albedo, Demiurge, and Shalltear had arrived. He did not worry that she would betray him.
When Demiurge had left only minutes later, Ainz leaned back on his throne and let out an exasperated sigh.
"I find that they both have to aggravate each other rather amusing," Shalltear spoke, her voice lilting in her amusement. "It is like watching small two people dance a dance of denial."
"For once, I agree with Shalltear," Albedo said, her voice clipped. "But if anything happens to Kagome, I will be very displeased."
Ainz felt his mind process what they said quickly before he brought a hand up to his face and covered it. Unable to stop himself, he started to laugh. They were all demons here, and customs were rather different than what humans practiced.
"Lord Ainz?" Albedo and Shalltear asked in unison.
"Ah, I found what you two said," he started to explain only to pause. "But I do not think that it is anything like that. While Kagome is very accepting of demons, undead, and other such things being what she is, I am sure if he pushes enough, she will eventually lash out, and both will be seriously hurt."
"Then why not let them fight?" Shalltear asked. "It would be more interesting if you put down a lot of restrictions and rules. Those two are oil and water and the tension, while amusing, is also very annoying."
He agreed, but he would wait until they all came back from his outing. Kagome had stated that she had felt a faint pulse of that energy not too far from here, meaning that the summons had traveled and fast in the last week. Then again, he knew that Kagome would handle herself if it came to a fight, and with Aura and Mare with her, that she'd have enough backup... Demiurge was his added insurance, so to speak. Though, there would be more fireworks to go off when Demiurge revealed himself. Ainz knew that Kagome would be aware of him following, even at a discreet range.
He felt the Holy energy that the simpletons who had summoned described. A small smile danced at the edge of his mouth as he felt it spike before it calmed. There were two others with it; these were most definitely non-humans with high magical abilities. A thing he had discovered after arriving in this new world was a thing. Then there was the muted but still strong aura of another non-human following the trio.
Patience was the name of the game; now that he was close to his objective. Slowing his pace as he felt the trio come to a stop in a clearing near him. It would be wise to allow them to lower their guards while they do whatever they were there for. He was curious and wanted to observe first and foremost before making his appearance known. However, he had an idea that the one with that calm, soothing aura was more than aware of him.
Kagome was smiling as she went around with Aura and Mare, who were more than eager to explain each plant to her and their uses. At the edge of the clearing was that energy, or rather aura, that she was sure she shouldn't be able to feel. It was a given that since her arrival here and the upgrade to her own powers, Kagome could sense his very life force.
When several minutes had gone by, and they had not stepped into the clearing, Kagome let out an exasperated sigh and stood up. Making a show of dusting off the front of her pants she had borrowed from Aura. Slowly she turned around and faced where their watcher was.
"It is rude to watch people instead of announcing one's self," she called out, making sure to keep her voice friendly, if not a little teasing.
The fact that Aura and Mare were standing on each side of her, their aurea flaring as they readied for an attack. Then again, Kagome had felt another that stayed a good distance back and in the sky. To say she was only a little annoyed that he had followed her, probably by Ainz orders, would be an understatement.
"I see the years have made you bolder, Miko."
In the words, Kagome felt her heart beat faster in her chest. There was no way anyone could ever mimic that baritone voice or the confidence in which it spoke. So, when the person stepped out, she shook her head as she took in the tall figure, dressed all in white, except for the stylized red sakura blossoms, armor chest plate, black boots, and swords tucked into a purple and yellow sash, as a long white fluffy like boa seemed to shift and curl around his person. Letting her eyes drink in the way, the long silvery-white hair blew in the wind before they met amber-yellow eyes.
"I think you have gone senile, Fluffy. I have always been bold... you just have a soft spot and haven't killed me for it," she quipped.
The way a white eyebrow was elegantly arched at her comment let Kagome know that it really was Sesshomaru that had been summoned.
"Lady Kagome, you know this male?"
Kagome watched as Sesshomaru flicked his gaze to Aura, who had spoken. The way they scanned her and took note of her long pointed ears.
"Yes, I do, Aura and Mare," She said softly, lifting her hands to rest over her heart. "He is from my world and is the person that was summoned over a week ago. I am curious as to why you haven't removed the binding spell that is on you? I mean, when did the great Lord of the West, Sesshomaru, serve humans willingly?"
It was a jab at his ego, but still a legit concern of hers. The way he frowned at her before he lifted a hand and beckoned her to come to him, Kagome rolled her eyes and did as she was asked. She knew this would cause a serious issue with the stick-up-the-ass in the air, seemingly waiting for proof of her betrayal. Which was proven when she was only a few feet from Sesshomaru, and Demiurge dropped between them, wings snapped out, tail lashing as he glared down at her, aura flaring in a warning.
"Miko, who is this male that thinks he is threatening what I see as my pack?"
"Ah, yes, this voyeur is Demiurge, and a vassal of the Lord who is currently housing me, Sesshomaru," she quipped, flashing a toothy smile at a rather irate Demiurge. "Now, about the reason why you haven't removed that binding spell?"
Kagome knew purposely insulting Demiurge and then ignoring him was not the best. But she couldn't (and didn't care to) help but needle him. She would be fine with him if he didn't seem to go out of his way to just be an ass; now it was (in her mind) karmic payback.
TBC!
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