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Chapter 3: Named

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"Um..... it's Akeena," the girl answered quietly. Sesshoumaru looked up. *I've heard that name before* he thought. "You should rest and let your wounds heal. I will send someone to come change your bandages," Sesshoumaru said standing up, Bree growled. He stared at Bree coldly, then signaled Rin to follow. Rin waved good-bye and they left. "So that's Lord Sesshoumaru, humph. He seems pretty nice. I wonder why my boss wanted to assassinate him?" Akeena said to herself, Bree purred contentedly. Akeena laid back down, wincing, and went back to sleep.

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Sesshoumaru went to his room to be alone, *What are these damn feelings. Soon as I saw her I started having these feelings. Argh... I don't like this* he thought before turning in for the night.

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The next morning, Sesshoumaru went to go check up on Akeena. She was fast asleep with the panther sleeping peacefully beside her on the bed. Sesshoumaru frowned: he didn't really like the panther demon. He quickly left and went outside to watch Rin as she played.

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Akeena slowly began to wake up. She yawned and stretched, but winced. She sat up and looked around. She noticed her clothes clean and hanging up, and then noticed Bree lying next to her. "Bree, get down. You know better," Akeena said clouting the panther on the head. Bree flinched and gracefully jumped off the bed. Akeena followed and got out of bed, quickly dressing. "Hey Bree, can you take me outside?" she asked pointing to the window. Bree crouched down and Akeena painfully climbed on. The panther walked to the large picture window and jumped out the three-story window landing gracefully on the ground outside. Akeena patted Bree on the head. "Thank you Bree. Now lets get out of here," and they both started walking away. "And where do you think you're going?" a voice said behind them, causing both to jump. Akeena slide off Bree as she whirled around and roared at the voice, which was Sesshoumaru. Akeena gasped when she saw him standing there staring at her. His eyes were emotionless. *She's kind of attractive...... for a human* he thought mentally looking over Akeena. (Not pervertedly! you dirty-minded people -`'-) Akeena had silk-like, shining gold hair that fell below her slim waist, hazel eyes and she was wearing a black and red kimono with a black cloak. Sesshoumaru's thoughts and feelings quickly vanished under his pride. "I ask you again, where do you think you are going?" he repeated more demanding then asking. Bree growled getting ready to defend Akeena in any way possible. "Um, I was leaving so as not to burden you any farther, Lord Sesshoumaru," Akeena answered bowing slightly, but winced a little. Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow. "I thank you again for your hospitality, I will leave you now," Akeena said and climbed back onto Bree. Bree then started walking away. *Good she's leaving, now I can get rid of these feelings. Let her leave, no, no don't say it, let her leave* Sesshoumaru's mind told him but his mouth had a mind of its own. "No. You are going to stay here until your wounds heal." Bree stopped and Akeena turned around. *I never knew he was kind of nice. I thought he hated all humans* Akeena thought looking at him confused. Sesshoumaru noticed the look. "I only want you to stay because Rin would throw a fit if I had let you leave wounded. Plus she seems rather fond of you, why I don't know," Sesshoumaru said. "Oh, okay then I'll stay. It's kind of funny Lord Sesshoumaru, I've heard people say that you were mean and heartless, but from what I've seen, you aren't," Akeena said smiling, Bree moved to her side. "Well then I guess you don't know me very well then. Ha, and to think you are the best assassin alive," Sesshoumaru said icily. Akeena gasped in shock. "But, how did you find out?" Akeena asked holding her wounded stomach. Sesshoumaru smirked. "When you told Rin your name, it sounded familiar, like I had heard it before. I went and asked a loyal source of mine about your name and I found out that you are the best assassin alive. Please," Sesshoumaru laughed coldly. Akeena glared at him. "I'm no longer an assassin. I left a few days ago," Akeena said just as coldly. "Humph. Well get back to your room before you hurt yourself," Sesshoumaru commanded. Akeena didn't reply. Bree walked past him and back into the castle. A few minutes later Sesshoumaru also went back inside the castle.