Chapter 8: The Game
Kagome awoke to the sounds of birds singing and running water. The sweet smell of strawberry oils filled the air. Kagome sat up out of bed wrapping the thin sheet around her naked body. Standing up she walked over to the small room that held her bath.
Kagome felt her heart flutter as she looked upon what was hers. Sesshoumaru stood by the bath in only his pants dropping in assortments of different salts into the big tub of steaming water. His muscles flexed with every move making Kagome shudder. 'I can't believe he is mine,' she thought as she watched him.
Sesshoumaru turned around to meet the smiling face of Kagome.
"I thought that we could take a bath before we had breakfast," Sesshoumaru said as he walked over to Kagome and gave her a long passionate kiss.
Reaching around her waist Sesshoumaru pulled on the thin sheet making it fall to the ground. Quickly he pulled Kagome off her feet and carried her to the bath. Gently he placed her in the warm water.
Kagome felt her body give way from the heat of the water as she watched Sesshoumaru let the sash around his waist go loose and his pants fall to the ground.
Sesshoumaru stepped into the warm water and sat down behind Kagome. Wrapping his legs around her he pulled her close to him so she could lean against his chest. With handfuls of water he caressed Kagome's skin, careful so not to cut her with his claws.
Kagome leaned into his body enjoying every little comfort. Tilting her head back she looked up into his eyes. Slowly they moved into a kiss that ended with Sesshoumaru trailing down her neck.
"Say you'll be with me forever," Sesshoumaru whispered into her ear.
"Forever," Kagome whispered back.
"Lady Kagome, I think you should come out now I can't Find Lord Sesshoumaru anywhere and he has a visitor," Nagako said through the thick door of Kagome's room, "if you don't come out I'm using the key."
Sesshoumaru wrapped his arms around Kagome's waist pulling her up with him as he stood. Quickly he walked over to the bed and placed her down gently.
"I'm going to leave before she comes in," Sesshoumaru said.
"But why, are you afraid to be seen with me," Kagome asked.
"No, its just new and I don't want everyone in the castle to find out from Nagako, especially this visitor of mine," Sesshoumaru said kissing her gently on the lips before going into the bathroom to retrieve his pants.
Hearing the key in the lock Sesshoumaru ran out of the bathroom and out the window forgetting his shirt on the floor next to Kagome.
"Finally I can get in here" Nagako said as she walked into the room, "Kagome, what are you doing sitting there wet, you can catch a cold that way."
"What." Kagome asked as she looked down at her wet naked body.
"Come on, come on we need to get you ready, Lord Sesshoumaru will be expecting your presence at breakfast with his guest," Nagako said looking in the closet.
Looking down while Nagako was turned Kagome saw Sesshoumaru's shirt on the floor. Panicking Kagome picked it up and through it out the window that Sesshoumaru had just left from.
"Here we are," Nagako said as she pulled out a silk Kimono from the closet, "put this on."
"Hai," Kagome said as she took it from Nagako's hands thinking 'that was a close one'.
Kagome had just slipped the Kimono on when she heard a knock on the door. "Hai," Nagako said opening the door, "Lord Sesshoumaru there you are. she is nearly ready."
"Good," Sesshoumaru said as he started walking towards the dinning room. Shutting the door and turning around Nagako said, "Good heavens child hurry up Lord Sesshoumaru is not a patient man."
Pulling her hair into a low ponytail Kagome ran out the door after Sesshoumaru. Running through the many halls there was no sign of him, 'boy he walks fast.' Rounding the final hallway to the dinning room Kagome hit a solid surface and fell backwards, only to be stopped by firm arms around her waist.
"This is the second time you ran into me," Sesshoumaru jokingly whispered into her ear as he leaned forwards and kissed her forehead, "Come I'd like to see whom my guest is."
Sesshoumaru pushed the heavy doors open letting Kagome enter first into the dim room. Slowly she walked towards the fire, which was the only source of light. Standing by the hearth was a tall figure with long black hair.
"Lord Naraku I' am so happy to see you," Sesshoumaru said sarcastically.
"I thought you would be," Naraku said as he turned around to reveal an evil smile.
"Lady Kagome you're looking more beautiful," Naraku said giving her an even bigger smile.
"Arigatou," kagome said giving him a fake smile.
"Come lets eat," Sesshoumaru said lethargically as he sat down.
As soon as they sat the palace servants entered the room carrying many trays of steaming food. Each delicately made food was served on the finest silver trays Kagome had ever seen. Looking down at the table she even noticed that the normal dinning wear was also made out of the purest silver.
Waiting for her food to be served Kagome looked around the table quickly; she could feel the tension in the air. Gasping suddenly from a sudden warm feeling at her feet she looked down, Kirara lay at her feet happily swaying her tail.
"Kirara how did I know you would pop up when food was around," Kagome said happily picking her up and giving her an extra piece of fish off her plate.
"So Sesshoumaru how is woman repealing going?" Naraku asked sarcastically as he stuffed his mouth with fish.
Sesshoumaru looked up from his meal giving Naraku a death glare. "Why Naraku I thought with your keen nose you would be able to pick up the sent of my new mate," Sesshoumaru said still beaming as he watched Naraku choke on the last of his fish.
"You mean the cat," Naraku asked still sarcastic, "I never thought you would resort to that."
A red glare hinted in Sesshoumaru's eyes as he stood from the table. "How dare ." Sesshoumaru started.
"Sesshoumaru," Kagome said interrupting him, "I am sure he was only joking."
The red in Sesshoumaru's eyes disappeared as he looked at Kagome. 'I hope she never sees me in my full demon form,' he thought as he sat down avoiding eye contact with Naraku.
"I'm sure," Sesshoumaru said moving his attention onto finishing his food.
"Well, all this excitement has gotten me all riled up inside," Naraku said, "How about a game of survivor last one standing wins?"
"Sounds exciting but no," Sesshoumaru said.
"What's survivor," Kagome asked.
"Its a game all demons know well. To put it simply it's your basic sword fight but with no killing, the first one to fall loses while the one left standing is the winner," Naraku said, "how about it Sesshoumaru? I'm sure Kagome will be interested to see how strong her mate is. "Isn't that right milady?"
Sesshoumaru looked from Naraku to the smiling face of Kagome.
"Very well," Sesshoumaru said slouching in his chair a little.
"Great we will start in half an hour," Naraku said getting up and walking out of the room.
~~~~~~~ Kagome sat on the soft green grass outside of the practice field. The wind slightly blew her hair and the castle cast a shadow over her making her shiver.
Sesshoumaru and Naraku stood in the middle of the practice field. Slowly they raised their swords into the starting position.
"Ready to lose," Naraku asked evilly.
"Are you?" Sesshoumaru said back as he raised his sword and brought it down hard into a striking position. Swiftly Naraku blocked it.
"Is it just me or is it that every time I see you get slower," Naraku asked as he swung his sword towards Sesshoumaru's navel.
"Put your mouth where your sword is and fight," Sesshoumaru said barely blocking his strike. "You wouldn't want me to do that or else you would be already on the ground pleading for your life," Naraku said smiling as he swung his sword at Sesshoumaru's shoulder making a deep gash.
Kagome watched as blood spurted out of Sesshoumaru's shoulder from the impact of the sword.
"Sesshoumaru," Kagome yelled worriedly as she stood up.
Sesshoumaru grimaced in pain as he reached and felt his wound.
"Is that all you could give me, a little nick in the shoulder?" Sesshoumaru said charging.
Naraku smiled as he watched Sesshoumaru charge towards him. Swiftly he jumped into the air landing behind Sesshoumaru.
Knowing his move Sesshoumaru quickly turned around and slashed at Naraku's wrists.
Pain ran through Naraku's body as he felt his hot blood pour from his open wrists. Dropping his sword he looked up into Sesshoumaru's eyes.
"Nice move," Naraku said smiling through the pain.
"I know," Sesshoumaru said as he prepared to win the game.
Closing his eyes Naraku feel to his knees and began to chant inaudible words to him self. Quickly dark clouds covered the blue sky and the winds started to pick up. The sand beneath Sesshoumaru's feet slowly began to churn engulfing them so he couldn't move. Quickly the sand rose from the ground swirling around Sesshoumaru so he was out of sight. Thunder boomed in the sky and slash of lightning darted from the clouds hitting the swirling mass. Smoke raised from the burnt sand as the rest fell lifelessly to the ground.
Kagome gasped as she looked upon Sesshoumaru. He hung in the air suspended only by swirling sand around his wrists and ankles. Sesshoumaru struggled to get out it's hold but was stopped by surges of electricity that were created with every move.
"Let me go," Sesshoumaru said.
"Naraku what did you do to him," Kagome yelled as she ran towards Sesshoumaru but only to be stopped by an invisible barrier around the field.
Naraku let out an evil laugh. "It seems I changed the game around a bit," Naraku said as he picked up his sword and stood up.
Walking over to Sesshoumaru Naraku said, "I changed it so the last one living wins and your human mate can't do anything about it."
"Don't you dare," Sesshoumaru said through gritted teeth.
"Oh but I do dare," Naraku said as he raised his sword over Sesshoumaru's head.
Kagome closed her eyes as Naraku brought down his sword. All she heard was metal hit metal. Opening her eyes she looked upon a man with dog-ears.
"It seems your barrier only keeps out humans," the man said as he pushed Naraku's sword away from Sesshoumaru's head.
"Inuyasha, how dare you interrupt," Naraku said.
"I suggest you leave," Inuyasha said as he flexed his sword making it transform into its full self.
Naraku let out a deep growl as a dark cloud formed around his feet and he was lifted into the air.
"Until next time Sesshoumaru, and I promise no one, not even your hanyou brother can save you," Naraku said as flew away.
The sand around Sesshoumaru's wrists and ankles dropped to the ground bringing Sesshoumaru along with it.
Kagome felt before her. Feeling nothing she ran up beside the limp form of Sesshoumaru.
"Are you ok," Kagome said kneeling.
Tears rolled down her face as no answer came.
"He is unconscious," Inuyasha, said, "Come I'll bring him inside."
Picking Sesshoumaru up Inuyasha carefully cared him into the castle with Kagome at his side.
~~~~~~~~MJ I read what you said about it being to fast so I changed it. I am going to use that chapter later on, thanx for reviewing and being truthful. ANYWAYZ how was this new chapter?
Kagome awoke to the sounds of birds singing and running water. The sweet smell of strawberry oils filled the air. Kagome sat up out of bed wrapping the thin sheet around her naked body. Standing up she walked over to the small room that held her bath.
Kagome felt her heart flutter as she looked upon what was hers. Sesshoumaru stood by the bath in only his pants dropping in assortments of different salts into the big tub of steaming water. His muscles flexed with every move making Kagome shudder. 'I can't believe he is mine,' she thought as she watched him.
Sesshoumaru turned around to meet the smiling face of Kagome.
"I thought that we could take a bath before we had breakfast," Sesshoumaru said as he walked over to Kagome and gave her a long passionate kiss.
Reaching around her waist Sesshoumaru pulled on the thin sheet making it fall to the ground. Quickly he pulled Kagome off her feet and carried her to the bath. Gently he placed her in the warm water.
Kagome felt her body give way from the heat of the water as she watched Sesshoumaru let the sash around his waist go loose and his pants fall to the ground.
Sesshoumaru stepped into the warm water and sat down behind Kagome. Wrapping his legs around her he pulled her close to him so she could lean against his chest. With handfuls of water he caressed Kagome's skin, careful so not to cut her with his claws.
Kagome leaned into his body enjoying every little comfort. Tilting her head back she looked up into his eyes. Slowly they moved into a kiss that ended with Sesshoumaru trailing down her neck.
"Say you'll be with me forever," Sesshoumaru whispered into her ear.
"Forever," Kagome whispered back.
"Lady Kagome, I think you should come out now I can't Find Lord Sesshoumaru anywhere and he has a visitor," Nagako said through the thick door of Kagome's room, "if you don't come out I'm using the key."
Sesshoumaru wrapped his arms around Kagome's waist pulling her up with him as he stood. Quickly he walked over to the bed and placed her down gently.
"I'm going to leave before she comes in," Sesshoumaru said.
"But why, are you afraid to be seen with me," Kagome asked.
"No, its just new and I don't want everyone in the castle to find out from Nagako, especially this visitor of mine," Sesshoumaru said kissing her gently on the lips before going into the bathroom to retrieve his pants.
Hearing the key in the lock Sesshoumaru ran out of the bathroom and out the window forgetting his shirt on the floor next to Kagome.
"Finally I can get in here" Nagako said as she walked into the room, "Kagome, what are you doing sitting there wet, you can catch a cold that way."
"What." Kagome asked as she looked down at her wet naked body.
"Come on, come on we need to get you ready, Lord Sesshoumaru will be expecting your presence at breakfast with his guest," Nagako said looking in the closet.
Looking down while Nagako was turned Kagome saw Sesshoumaru's shirt on the floor. Panicking Kagome picked it up and through it out the window that Sesshoumaru had just left from.
"Here we are," Nagako said as she pulled out a silk Kimono from the closet, "put this on."
"Hai," Kagome said as she took it from Nagako's hands thinking 'that was a close one'.
Kagome had just slipped the Kimono on when she heard a knock on the door. "Hai," Nagako said opening the door, "Lord Sesshoumaru there you are. she is nearly ready."
"Good," Sesshoumaru said as he started walking towards the dinning room. Shutting the door and turning around Nagako said, "Good heavens child hurry up Lord Sesshoumaru is not a patient man."
Pulling her hair into a low ponytail Kagome ran out the door after Sesshoumaru. Running through the many halls there was no sign of him, 'boy he walks fast.' Rounding the final hallway to the dinning room Kagome hit a solid surface and fell backwards, only to be stopped by firm arms around her waist.
"This is the second time you ran into me," Sesshoumaru jokingly whispered into her ear as he leaned forwards and kissed her forehead, "Come I'd like to see whom my guest is."
Sesshoumaru pushed the heavy doors open letting Kagome enter first into the dim room. Slowly she walked towards the fire, which was the only source of light. Standing by the hearth was a tall figure with long black hair.
"Lord Naraku I' am so happy to see you," Sesshoumaru said sarcastically.
"I thought you would be," Naraku said as he turned around to reveal an evil smile.
"Lady Kagome you're looking more beautiful," Naraku said giving her an even bigger smile.
"Arigatou," kagome said giving him a fake smile.
"Come lets eat," Sesshoumaru said lethargically as he sat down.
As soon as they sat the palace servants entered the room carrying many trays of steaming food. Each delicately made food was served on the finest silver trays Kagome had ever seen. Looking down at the table she even noticed that the normal dinning wear was also made out of the purest silver.
Waiting for her food to be served Kagome looked around the table quickly; she could feel the tension in the air. Gasping suddenly from a sudden warm feeling at her feet she looked down, Kirara lay at her feet happily swaying her tail.
"Kirara how did I know you would pop up when food was around," Kagome said happily picking her up and giving her an extra piece of fish off her plate.
"So Sesshoumaru how is woman repealing going?" Naraku asked sarcastically as he stuffed his mouth with fish.
Sesshoumaru looked up from his meal giving Naraku a death glare. "Why Naraku I thought with your keen nose you would be able to pick up the sent of my new mate," Sesshoumaru said still beaming as he watched Naraku choke on the last of his fish.
"You mean the cat," Naraku asked still sarcastic, "I never thought you would resort to that."
A red glare hinted in Sesshoumaru's eyes as he stood from the table. "How dare ." Sesshoumaru started.
"Sesshoumaru," Kagome said interrupting him, "I am sure he was only joking."
The red in Sesshoumaru's eyes disappeared as he looked at Kagome. 'I hope she never sees me in my full demon form,' he thought as he sat down avoiding eye contact with Naraku.
"I'm sure," Sesshoumaru said moving his attention onto finishing his food.
"Well, all this excitement has gotten me all riled up inside," Naraku said, "How about a game of survivor last one standing wins?"
"Sounds exciting but no," Sesshoumaru said.
"What's survivor," Kagome asked.
"Its a game all demons know well. To put it simply it's your basic sword fight but with no killing, the first one to fall loses while the one left standing is the winner," Naraku said, "how about it Sesshoumaru? I'm sure Kagome will be interested to see how strong her mate is. "Isn't that right milady?"
Sesshoumaru looked from Naraku to the smiling face of Kagome.
"Very well," Sesshoumaru said slouching in his chair a little.
"Great we will start in half an hour," Naraku said getting up and walking out of the room.
~~~~~~~ Kagome sat on the soft green grass outside of the practice field. The wind slightly blew her hair and the castle cast a shadow over her making her shiver.
Sesshoumaru and Naraku stood in the middle of the practice field. Slowly they raised their swords into the starting position.
"Ready to lose," Naraku asked evilly.
"Are you?" Sesshoumaru said back as he raised his sword and brought it down hard into a striking position. Swiftly Naraku blocked it.
"Is it just me or is it that every time I see you get slower," Naraku asked as he swung his sword towards Sesshoumaru's navel.
"Put your mouth where your sword is and fight," Sesshoumaru said barely blocking his strike. "You wouldn't want me to do that or else you would be already on the ground pleading for your life," Naraku said smiling as he swung his sword at Sesshoumaru's shoulder making a deep gash.
Kagome watched as blood spurted out of Sesshoumaru's shoulder from the impact of the sword.
"Sesshoumaru," Kagome yelled worriedly as she stood up.
Sesshoumaru grimaced in pain as he reached and felt his wound.
"Is that all you could give me, a little nick in the shoulder?" Sesshoumaru said charging.
Naraku smiled as he watched Sesshoumaru charge towards him. Swiftly he jumped into the air landing behind Sesshoumaru.
Knowing his move Sesshoumaru quickly turned around and slashed at Naraku's wrists.
Pain ran through Naraku's body as he felt his hot blood pour from his open wrists. Dropping his sword he looked up into Sesshoumaru's eyes.
"Nice move," Naraku said smiling through the pain.
"I know," Sesshoumaru said as he prepared to win the game.
Closing his eyes Naraku feel to his knees and began to chant inaudible words to him self. Quickly dark clouds covered the blue sky and the winds started to pick up. The sand beneath Sesshoumaru's feet slowly began to churn engulfing them so he couldn't move. Quickly the sand rose from the ground swirling around Sesshoumaru so he was out of sight. Thunder boomed in the sky and slash of lightning darted from the clouds hitting the swirling mass. Smoke raised from the burnt sand as the rest fell lifelessly to the ground.
Kagome gasped as she looked upon Sesshoumaru. He hung in the air suspended only by swirling sand around his wrists and ankles. Sesshoumaru struggled to get out it's hold but was stopped by surges of electricity that were created with every move.
"Let me go," Sesshoumaru said.
"Naraku what did you do to him," Kagome yelled as she ran towards Sesshoumaru but only to be stopped by an invisible barrier around the field.
Naraku let out an evil laugh. "It seems I changed the game around a bit," Naraku said as he picked up his sword and stood up.
Walking over to Sesshoumaru Naraku said, "I changed it so the last one living wins and your human mate can't do anything about it."
"Don't you dare," Sesshoumaru said through gritted teeth.
"Oh but I do dare," Naraku said as he raised his sword over Sesshoumaru's head.
Kagome closed her eyes as Naraku brought down his sword. All she heard was metal hit metal. Opening her eyes she looked upon a man with dog-ears.
"It seems your barrier only keeps out humans," the man said as he pushed Naraku's sword away from Sesshoumaru's head.
"Inuyasha, how dare you interrupt," Naraku said.
"I suggest you leave," Inuyasha said as he flexed his sword making it transform into its full self.
Naraku let out a deep growl as a dark cloud formed around his feet and he was lifted into the air.
"Until next time Sesshoumaru, and I promise no one, not even your hanyou brother can save you," Naraku said as flew away.
The sand around Sesshoumaru's wrists and ankles dropped to the ground bringing Sesshoumaru along with it.
Kagome felt before her. Feeling nothing she ran up beside the limp form of Sesshoumaru.
"Are you ok," Kagome said kneeling.
Tears rolled down her face as no answer came.
"He is unconscious," Inuyasha, said, "Come I'll bring him inside."
Picking Sesshoumaru up Inuyasha carefully cared him into the castle with Kagome at his side.
~~~~~~~~MJ I read what you said about it being to fast so I changed it. I am going to use that chapter later on, thanx for reviewing and being truthful. ANYWAYZ how was this new chapter?