Colours
Chapter 5
SANGO IS NOT GONNA BE IN THIS STORY! FOR THE LAST DAMN TIME! STOP E-MAILING ME WITH THAT CRAP! Oh, sorry.. o_o; That was for the people who keep e-mailing me asking, "when is Sango coming in" and "why hasen't Sango come in" and "don't you like Sango enough to put her in your story?" And I tell them over and over that I suck at writing when it comes to Sango's personality. It's not that I don't like her..I just prefer avoiding her when it comes to fics. So PLEASE..Don't e-mail me anymore ;; I've been telling you for the last 2 chapters that Sango ISN'T coming..Geez..
Anyway! ^^;;;
A bit of romance in this chappy. I'll put in some Inu/Kag fluff in the next chapter , probably. And then Sessh/Kag. Just to keep everyone happy.. o_o; Kagome's birthday! =D This chapter takes place two days after the last chapter..Kikyou and Miroku still haven't made their move.. XD Shippou shows up in the next chapter. READ!
Disclaimer: Okay, fine..You caught me..I AM really Rumiko Takahashi and I DO own Inuyasha! You've figured me out! Damn! .....Okay, so i'm not really Rumiko-sama..and I don't own Inuyasha.. *sigh* Oh, fuck off.. ;;
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Slender fingers working against the covers that hid her form, Kagome turned onto her side in her sleep, eyes remaining closed. The sun shone into her room, illumnating her face upon which was a peaceful expression. She yawned some, rolling onto her back now, eyes of what could of been pure innocence opening slowly. For a moment, she did not move, simply staring upward. Finally, she closed her eyes, sighing, speaking out slowly to herself.
"Today is my birthday," she stated to no one, voice quiet, "I am of mating age now.."
Kagome felt tears well up in her eyes and her breath caught in her throat. She bit down on her bottom lip. This was ridiculous. Inutachi-sama had told her not to worry..Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had told her not to worry as well. And yet, she could not help from worry. Fingers curling up against her covered stomach, she tried desperately to blink away tears, lower lip trembling. She wouldn't..No.
"Today is my birthday," Kagome told herself once again, "I must not cry on my birthday."
But still, she found herself fighting back tears. She didn't want to be of mating age. She wanted to stay a little girl forever, thinking that all boys other then Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha, and Inutachi-sama were icky. She didn't want to go off with some man she barely even knew and have children! And yet, that seemed her only choice. She let out a soft sob before rolling over onto her stomach, lush black hair hiding her face. She wouldn't. She simply wouldn't. She'd be damned if she was going to choose one of the men that her Lord wished for her to mate with. She wouldn't!
"Kagome-chan?"
Kagome tensed immediately, eyes snapping open. That was Rin's voice! Turning over onto her side, her eyes landed on the form kneeling next to her. Kagome smiled weakly, waving for a moment before her look clouded with confusion. Rin had never been in her home before.. Moving upward some, she sat back on her haunches, staring at the other girl curiously,
"Rin-chan," she murmured softly, "what are you doing here? If Lord Inutachi finds you here--"
"Rin was invited!"
Kagome stared at her friend with a quizzical expression. Rin saw the obvious confusion upon the other's face and giggled, waving a hand as she stood, practically bouncing from where she stood, her little ponytail flopping cutely from side to side,
"Sesshoumaru-sama and Inu-kun invited Rin," she explained, "so that Rin could wish Kagome-chan a happy birthday!"
Kagome tilted her head some to the side, eyes wide. They had invited her? What if Rin saw the few men (if any) that came to see her? What if they were horrible men? Rin would think that she was a horrible person! Kagome hugged her sheets to her, eyes wide, exposing the pink tinted whites of them that had a slight colour change do to the tears that had welled up in them earlier. Rin blinked, a worried expression coming to her.
"Kagome-chan has been crying," Rin said softly, "why has Kagome-chan been crying?"
"Rin-chan," the longer-haired girl mumured softly. Rin was her best friend.. "I..i'm afraid."
Rin's brow furrowed, "Afraid? What is Kagome-chan afraid of?"
Kagome pulled up her legs and hugged them to her chest, lower lip trembling. She was being silly..There *was* nothing to be afraid of. And yet, she couldn't help it. Turning her head, she looked up at the skinnier girl through thick lashes and bangs, eyes wide and child-like. She could tell Rin.. She could tell Rin anything..
"Rin-chan," she said softly, "I am of mating age today.."
Rin looked confused.
"That means I am old enough to marry."
Realization clouded Rin's expression and a large smile spread across her face as she clapped her hands together bouncing up at down. She jumped down onto her friend, hugging the older girl to her fiercly, letting out a whoop of joy. Kagome stared at her as though she were insane. What the hell was she so happy about?
"Oh, Kagome-chan," Rin cried, "Rin is so happy for you! Rin just knows you'll get a wonderful, wonderful man to marry!"
"I--IIE," Kagome screeched, pulling herself away from the grinning girl before her, "I won't! I don't *want* to find a mate! I don't *want* to get married! I just want to stay like I am forever! I don't want to go off with some man that I barely know and have children and raise a family with him! I just want to stay here! I am *not* ready! I'm less than believing! If I wanted to be a mother and have fun with men, i'd be a whore! If you drew me right now, i'd have my arms crossed and i'd be sticking my tounge out at some man! I'm staying right here and if I can't do that, i'm going off to become some anti-sex nun! I'M NOT DOING IT! I! DO! NOT! WANT! TO! *MATE*!!"
Kagome glared at Rin, breathing heavily, teeth clenched, eyes wide. Rin simply stared in awe. Kagome was obviously furious about the fact that she had to choose a mate..Rin could see that..and so could the three figures in the doorway.
"A-hem.."
Kagome's head snapped up and the color drained from her face. Inutachi, Sesshoumaru, and Inuyasha stood in the doorway, eyes set on her. She smiled weakly, trying to seem innocent as she continued to hug her legs to her chest, fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles were now a sickeningly white color, nails digging into the palms of her hands. She laughed nervously, blue-ish grey eyes still wide as she felt her cheeks redden.
"O-oh! Inutachi-sama! Sesshoumaru! Inuyasha! O--ohayou!"
"Kagome," Inutachi said softly, "I believe that I told you that you had nothing to worry about."
"Bu--but--" Kagome tried but was cut off by her lord.
"No buts," he said a bit more sternly, "you *will* have a mate before the next seven days. And, I assure you again, there is nothing to worry about. My sons and I will make sure you don't end up with someone unsatisfactory. You know that i'd never let that happen, Kagome. You're like a daughter to me. Besides, if you don't find a man that you like in the next few days, you won't have to choose."
Kagome looked suprised, hope flaring inside of her, "I won't?"
"Iie, you won't. Because I will have either Inuyasha or Sesshoumaru as your mate if that should happen."
Kagome had to use every ounce of power in her to stop herself from choking. She stared up at Inutachi with wide eyes, face a sickly white colour. She looked from him, to Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru as if expecting them to say something. Inuyasha was looking up at the celing, a hint of a smile on his lips. Sesshoumaru was staring off to the side, expression blank. So, she looked at Rin only to see that her friend was still grinning. And so, she looked at Inutachi again, eyes widening to the size of dinner plates as she did the only thing that her body would let her do.
She fainted.
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When Kagome awoke, she was horrified to find out that there were some men there waiting to see her. Letting out a horrible cry, she ran off into her room, managing to block the doorway, huddling herself up in a corner, refusing to come out. However, with many threats from Inuyasha and a good dokkasou attack on Sesshoumaru's part, Kagome was dragged out by the two, kicking and screaming like some child having a temper tantrum.
"I won't, I won't, I won't," she cried, still fighting against the two despite the fact that she knew she had no chance of getting away. By herself, with the powers that Inutachi had magically bestowed upon her, she could take on Inuyasha; Sesshoumaru if she had a plan formed..but not both of them together. Especially when her mind was clouded with the horrid thoughts of being carried off my some man and being forced to raise a family with him.
"Oi, Kagome, give it up," Inuyasha drawled, tightening his hold on her as he felt her trying even harder to wriggle away, "you're not going anywhere. You might as well just meet the guy and get it over with."
"He's right, Kagome," Sesshoumaru stated, voice low as he stared at her through narrowed eyes, "acting like this will only make things worse."
Finally, when they had reached the exit of the castle that led to the backyward, Kagome stopped struggling, breathing heavily. She was tired of struggling by now..and it wasn't like she actually had to *choose* the man that had come. However, when Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru felt her stop struggling and loosened their holds on her, she couldn't help but suddenly jolt up again and slip away from them, running back off to her room, the two brothers hot on her trail.
After about five minutes, they came out of the castle, holding the squirming girl very tightly by her arms, dragging her out of the castle and into the back. Kagome whimpered and stopped moving, raising her head to see just who was there. Her eyes landed on a handsome demon, sitting before Inutachi with a slight smirk on his face.
His hair was the colour of blood, eyes that glowed like green emeralds. He was indeed very handsome, she had to admit. Pointed ears hidden slightly by the hair that he kept in a loose ponytail, he looked quite strong. This, Kagome had to admit too. But the thing that turned Kagome off about him were his features. Though handsome, they seemed somewhat cruel and Kagome could tell instantly that he wasn't the one that she wanted. She even whispered this to Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru before they had reached the two, but the brothers simply murmured back for her to give him a chance. Kagome sighed as she was released and sat down beside Inutachi who gave her a reassuring smile before turning back to the demon.
"Sano," her lord said softly, "this is Kagome. Kagome, this is Sano of the fire demons that live far north from here."
"Ohayou," Kagome grumbled, not staring at him from under her bangs.
"Ohayou," he responded, his voice much like Sesshoumaru's only deeper, "so nice to meet you Lady Kagome. I've been looking forward to this moment."
"I'm sure you have," she said softly, just barely stopping it from coming out as a hiss, "indeed I am."
Inutachi gave her a stern look and she immediately attempted to brighten up. He spoke again, "Sano..Kagome is a bit nervous. She isn't exactly fond of the idea of mating, you'll have to forgive her."
Sano waved a hand, dismissing what he had said, "I do not mind. I really can't blame her. I wouldn't want to leave all of this either." He gave a soft chuckle, which Inutachi responded to with one of his own. Kagome didn't even giggle..She didn't like this man. Not at all.
"Well," her lord said regally, standing, "i'll just leave and let you two talk."
Kagome's eyes widened as she stared up at him with pleading, unbeliving eyes. He couldn't be serious..He wasn't really going to just leave her here with this strange man, was he? Her eyes obviously asked the question for her because Inutachi nodded, before walking back off into the castle. Kagome twitched.
It was going to be a long day...
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The day had indeed been long..
Inutachi had come back out, only to find Kagome sitting on top of Sano, attempting to scratch his eyes out, screaming "pervert" and "disgusting bastard". Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had had to pull the furious girl off of him, only to find out that he had tried to feel on her and had suffered Kagome's wrath. Sano was quickly run away by the now angered Inutachi and Kagome scrambled away from them rushing into the house screaming how she would never come out and how she'd just known that it would happen.
However, she'd had to come out again, for yet another young man came to see her. Hiten (a/n: Heehee..I wuvs him.. oo; ) and Manten, the thunder brothers. Kagome, having heard of them and their great disrespect for women once again refused to come out, only to be dragged out by Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha and forced to talk to the two men. Both were rejected when Kagome told them she wasn't interested and they called her a "picky bitch" which was the biggest mistake they'd probably ever made..For after Kagome had been pulled away and stopped from trying to kill them, they had Inutachi, Sesshoumaru, and Inuyasha to deal with..and that wasn't very good.
Not too long after the Thunder Brothers had been...dealt with..another demon came.
Everyone's favorite little wolf..
Kouga.
Inuyasha refused to bring Kagome out to see that "ignorant bastard" as he called him and sat off to the side. So, it was up to Sesshoumaru who had to tell Kagome that it was just Kouga and had to pull her out of her room, dodging the many punches that she threw his way. Sesshoumaru, of course, found this silly. It was *Kouga*. Kagome *knew* him and yet she still refused to see him. However, he managed to get her outside (with no help from Inuyasha who was trying to help Kagome get away much to Sesshoumaru's dislike) and set her next to her father before the wolf demon. After a brief chat, Inutachi left, leaving the two alone.
"Kagome-chan," Kouga said softly, grinning, "good to see you. Ogenki desu ka?"
"Iie," she answered truthfully, arms crossed, "I don't want to be out here.."
"Aw, why not? You don't like me?" Kouga offered her a small smile and Kagome could not help but smile back at his attempt to cheer her up.
"Iie, it's not that," she admitted, though wether or not she liked Kouga like that was something she wasn't sure of, "I just..I don't want to mate. I mean..why can't I just stay mateless? Why can't I just go find some abandoned child and say that it's mine?"
At this, Kouga laughed. "Kagome-chan, mating isn't that bad. Especially if you find the right man to mate with. If you do, things are smooth from there. Don't worry yourself. Just go with it..You'll find the right guy eventually. Yes, you'll find the perfect guy. Someone just for you. Someone like..oh, I don't know..me?"
Kagome giggled, shaking her head. Kouga could have a good sense of humour and because of this, she was glad that he had come. Atleast he wouldn't try to grope her or call her a picky bitch or something like that..Kouga was nice to her. And she pointed this out to him, her comment responded to with a smile and they continued to talk about almost everything. The weather, stupid things, different things they'd seen..and mating. And the more they talked, the more Kagome saw that there were some men worth considering mating with. Finally, Inutachi came back out.
"But that's just the way it went, you know?" Kouga had been saying, neither of them noticing the demon lord beside them.
"Hai," Kagome nodded, "I know what you mean."
"A-hem.."
Kagome looked up, smiling, "Oh, Inutach-sama! I didn't see you there!"
"I can see that," he stated happily, "you and Kouga seem to be getting along. All is well, I hope?"
Kagome nodded, "Yes, all is fine."
"That's good, but i'm afraid Kouga will have to go. There are a few other men that are here to see you.."
Kagome sighed, "Oh.." She turned to Kouga, smiling weakly, "goodbye, Kouga. I'll see you tomorrow, yes?"
" Of course, Kagome-chan," he stated, grinning, "just don't choose another man to mate with while i'm gone, alright?" He gave her a quick smirk, winking as he turned and walked off, giving her brief wave that she returned. ("AND DON'T COME BACK," Inuyasha cried from his spot in the doorway.)
"Well," Inutachi clapped his hands together, "are you ready to see the others?"
Kagome smiled and nodded, "Hai..I am."
And, with that, she sat there patiently, waiting for the next one to come out, returning the smile that her Lord gave her before he turned to get the next one..
Maybe this mating thing wasn't as bad as she'd thought..
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A harsh sigh came forth on the miko's part as she tapped her foot impatiently on the ground. They were terribly behind on schedule. Her sister's birthday was today..she had hoped to get her sister home yesturday and celebrate her birthday with her today instead of still be searching with this perverted monk.
"Hurry up," she cried, glaring at the monk as he finally reached her. The monk, whom had been talking to a very pretty girl blinked at her.
"Is there something the matter, Lady Kikyou?" He asked innocently. Kikyou clenched her fists.
"Just come on," she hissed, turning and stomping off towards where the youkai Inutachi's castle was supposedly found. The monk followed.
They'd left last night, much, MUCH later than planned..The damned monk had insisted on getting more sleep, a meal and a look around her village. He was obviously milking this deal for all that it was worth. But he was going to help her and she figured that that accounted for *something*. And so, she put up with it..
For now..
What was important was rescuing her sister..and she would do just that. Her sister was more important than anything else at the moment..Hopefully, they would be at their destination before tomorrow's noon. If not, tomorrow's night. Either way, they would be there..
"Just wait, Kagome-chan," Kikyou murmured under her breath, "i'm coming..You sister is coming.."
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Okay, this was horrible.. o_o; It'll get better, you guys. I promise. But this chapter WAS long..it just..wasn't as good as i'd hoped. Tomorrow, everyone celebrates Kagome's birthday! And Shippou comes in! WOO! Also, Sano is a character that belongs to my friend..I do not own him. Just saying it now.. o_o;
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Chapter 5
SANGO IS NOT GONNA BE IN THIS STORY! FOR THE LAST DAMN TIME! STOP E-MAILING ME WITH THAT CRAP! Oh, sorry.. o_o; That was for the people who keep e-mailing me asking, "when is Sango coming in" and "why hasen't Sango come in" and "don't you like Sango enough to put her in your story?" And I tell them over and over that I suck at writing when it comes to Sango's personality. It's not that I don't like her..I just prefer avoiding her when it comes to fics. So PLEASE..Don't e-mail me anymore ;; I've been telling you for the last 2 chapters that Sango ISN'T coming..Geez..
Anyway! ^^;;;
A bit of romance in this chappy. I'll put in some Inu/Kag fluff in the next chapter , probably. And then Sessh/Kag. Just to keep everyone happy.. o_o; Kagome's birthday! =D This chapter takes place two days after the last chapter..Kikyou and Miroku still haven't made their move.. XD Shippou shows up in the next chapter. READ!
Disclaimer: Okay, fine..You caught me..I AM really Rumiko Takahashi and I DO own Inuyasha! You've figured me out! Damn! .....Okay, so i'm not really Rumiko-sama..and I don't own Inuyasha.. *sigh* Oh, fuck off.. ;;
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Slender fingers working against the covers that hid her form, Kagome turned onto her side in her sleep, eyes remaining closed. The sun shone into her room, illumnating her face upon which was a peaceful expression. She yawned some, rolling onto her back now, eyes of what could of been pure innocence opening slowly. For a moment, she did not move, simply staring upward. Finally, she closed her eyes, sighing, speaking out slowly to herself.
"Today is my birthday," she stated to no one, voice quiet, "I am of mating age now.."
Kagome felt tears well up in her eyes and her breath caught in her throat. She bit down on her bottom lip. This was ridiculous. Inutachi-sama had told her not to worry..Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had told her not to worry as well. And yet, she could not help from worry. Fingers curling up against her covered stomach, she tried desperately to blink away tears, lower lip trembling. She wouldn't..No.
"Today is my birthday," Kagome told herself once again, "I must not cry on my birthday."
But still, she found herself fighting back tears. She didn't want to be of mating age. She wanted to stay a little girl forever, thinking that all boys other then Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha, and Inutachi-sama were icky. She didn't want to go off with some man she barely even knew and have children! And yet, that seemed her only choice. She let out a soft sob before rolling over onto her stomach, lush black hair hiding her face. She wouldn't. She simply wouldn't. She'd be damned if she was going to choose one of the men that her Lord wished for her to mate with. She wouldn't!
"Kagome-chan?"
Kagome tensed immediately, eyes snapping open. That was Rin's voice! Turning over onto her side, her eyes landed on the form kneeling next to her. Kagome smiled weakly, waving for a moment before her look clouded with confusion. Rin had never been in her home before.. Moving upward some, she sat back on her haunches, staring at the other girl curiously,
"Rin-chan," she murmured softly, "what are you doing here? If Lord Inutachi finds you here--"
"Rin was invited!"
Kagome stared at her friend with a quizzical expression. Rin saw the obvious confusion upon the other's face and giggled, waving a hand as she stood, practically bouncing from where she stood, her little ponytail flopping cutely from side to side,
"Sesshoumaru-sama and Inu-kun invited Rin," she explained, "so that Rin could wish Kagome-chan a happy birthday!"
Kagome tilted her head some to the side, eyes wide. They had invited her? What if Rin saw the few men (if any) that came to see her? What if they were horrible men? Rin would think that she was a horrible person! Kagome hugged her sheets to her, eyes wide, exposing the pink tinted whites of them that had a slight colour change do to the tears that had welled up in them earlier. Rin blinked, a worried expression coming to her.
"Kagome-chan has been crying," Rin said softly, "why has Kagome-chan been crying?"
"Rin-chan," the longer-haired girl mumured softly. Rin was her best friend.. "I..i'm afraid."
Rin's brow furrowed, "Afraid? What is Kagome-chan afraid of?"
Kagome pulled up her legs and hugged them to her chest, lower lip trembling. She was being silly..There *was* nothing to be afraid of. And yet, she couldn't help it. Turning her head, she looked up at the skinnier girl through thick lashes and bangs, eyes wide and child-like. She could tell Rin.. She could tell Rin anything..
"Rin-chan," she said softly, "I am of mating age today.."
Rin looked confused.
"That means I am old enough to marry."
Realization clouded Rin's expression and a large smile spread across her face as she clapped her hands together bouncing up at down. She jumped down onto her friend, hugging the older girl to her fiercly, letting out a whoop of joy. Kagome stared at her as though she were insane. What the hell was she so happy about?
"Oh, Kagome-chan," Rin cried, "Rin is so happy for you! Rin just knows you'll get a wonderful, wonderful man to marry!"
"I--IIE," Kagome screeched, pulling herself away from the grinning girl before her, "I won't! I don't *want* to find a mate! I don't *want* to get married! I just want to stay like I am forever! I don't want to go off with some man that I barely know and have children and raise a family with him! I just want to stay here! I am *not* ready! I'm less than believing! If I wanted to be a mother and have fun with men, i'd be a whore! If you drew me right now, i'd have my arms crossed and i'd be sticking my tounge out at some man! I'm staying right here and if I can't do that, i'm going off to become some anti-sex nun! I'M NOT DOING IT! I! DO! NOT! WANT! TO! *MATE*!!"
Kagome glared at Rin, breathing heavily, teeth clenched, eyes wide. Rin simply stared in awe. Kagome was obviously furious about the fact that she had to choose a mate..Rin could see that..and so could the three figures in the doorway.
"A-hem.."
Kagome's head snapped up and the color drained from her face. Inutachi, Sesshoumaru, and Inuyasha stood in the doorway, eyes set on her. She smiled weakly, trying to seem innocent as she continued to hug her legs to her chest, fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles were now a sickeningly white color, nails digging into the palms of her hands. She laughed nervously, blue-ish grey eyes still wide as she felt her cheeks redden.
"O-oh! Inutachi-sama! Sesshoumaru! Inuyasha! O--ohayou!"
"Kagome," Inutachi said softly, "I believe that I told you that you had nothing to worry about."
"Bu--but--" Kagome tried but was cut off by her lord.
"No buts," he said a bit more sternly, "you *will* have a mate before the next seven days. And, I assure you again, there is nothing to worry about. My sons and I will make sure you don't end up with someone unsatisfactory. You know that i'd never let that happen, Kagome. You're like a daughter to me. Besides, if you don't find a man that you like in the next few days, you won't have to choose."
Kagome looked suprised, hope flaring inside of her, "I won't?"
"Iie, you won't. Because I will have either Inuyasha or Sesshoumaru as your mate if that should happen."
Kagome had to use every ounce of power in her to stop herself from choking. She stared up at Inutachi with wide eyes, face a sickly white colour. She looked from him, to Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru as if expecting them to say something. Inuyasha was looking up at the celing, a hint of a smile on his lips. Sesshoumaru was staring off to the side, expression blank. So, she looked at Rin only to see that her friend was still grinning. And so, she looked at Inutachi again, eyes widening to the size of dinner plates as she did the only thing that her body would let her do.
She fainted.
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When Kagome awoke, she was horrified to find out that there were some men there waiting to see her. Letting out a horrible cry, she ran off into her room, managing to block the doorway, huddling herself up in a corner, refusing to come out. However, with many threats from Inuyasha and a good dokkasou attack on Sesshoumaru's part, Kagome was dragged out by the two, kicking and screaming like some child having a temper tantrum.
"I won't, I won't, I won't," she cried, still fighting against the two despite the fact that she knew she had no chance of getting away. By herself, with the powers that Inutachi had magically bestowed upon her, she could take on Inuyasha; Sesshoumaru if she had a plan formed..but not both of them together. Especially when her mind was clouded with the horrid thoughts of being carried off my some man and being forced to raise a family with him.
"Oi, Kagome, give it up," Inuyasha drawled, tightening his hold on her as he felt her trying even harder to wriggle away, "you're not going anywhere. You might as well just meet the guy and get it over with."
"He's right, Kagome," Sesshoumaru stated, voice low as he stared at her through narrowed eyes, "acting like this will only make things worse."
Finally, when they had reached the exit of the castle that led to the backyward, Kagome stopped struggling, breathing heavily. She was tired of struggling by now..and it wasn't like she actually had to *choose* the man that had come. However, when Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru felt her stop struggling and loosened their holds on her, she couldn't help but suddenly jolt up again and slip away from them, running back off to her room, the two brothers hot on her trail.
After about five minutes, they came out of the castle, holding the squirming girl very tightly by her arms, dragging her out of the castle and into the back. Kagome whimpered and stopped moving, raising her head to see just who was there. Her eyes landed on a handsome demon, sitting before Inutachi with a slight smirk on his face.
His hair was the colour of blood, eyes that glowed like green emeralds. He was indeed very handsome, she had to admit. Pointed ears hidden slightly by the hair that he kept in a loose ponytail, he looked quite strong. This, Kagome had to admit too. But the thing that turned Kagome off about him were his features. Though handsome, they seemed somewhat cruel and Kagome could tell instantly that he wasn't the one that she wanted. She even whispered this to Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru before they had reached the two, but the brothers simply murmured back for her to give him a chance. Kagome sighed as she was released and sat down beside Inutachi who gave her a reassuring smile before turning back to the demon.
"Sano," her lord said softly, "this is Kagome. Kagome, this is Sano of the fire demons that live far north from here."
"Ohayou," Kagome grumbled, not staring at him from under her bangs.
"Ohayou," he responded, his voice much like Sesshoumaru's only deeper, "so nice to meet you Lady Kagome. I've been looking forward to this moment."
"I'm sure you have," she said softly, just barely stopping it from coming out as a hiss, "indeed I am."
Inutachi gave her a stern look and she immediately attempted to brighten up. He spoke again, "Sano..Kagome is a bit nervous. She isn't exactly fond of the idea of mating, you'll have to forgive her."
Sano waved a hand, dismissing what he had said, "I do not mind. I really can't blame her. I wouldn't want to leave all of this either." He gave a soft chuckle, which Inutachi responded to with one of his own. Kagome didn't even giggle..She didn't like this man. Not at all.
"Well," her lord said regally, standing, "i'll just leave and let you two talk."
Kagome's eyes widened as she stared up at him with pleading, unbeliving eyes. He couldn't be serious..He wasn't really going to just leave her here with this strange man, was he? Her eyes obviously asked the question for her because Inutachi nodded, before walking back off into the castle. Kagome twitched.
It was going to be a long day...
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The day had indeed been long..
Inutachi had come back out, only to find Kagome sitting on top of Sano, attempting to scratch his eyes out, screaming "pervert" and "disgusting bastard". Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had had to pull the furious girl off of him, only to find out that he had tried to feel on her and had suffered Kagome's wrath. Sano was quickly run away by the now angered Inutachi and Kagome scrambled away from them rushing into the house screaming how she would never come out and how she'd just known that it would happen.
However, she'd had to come out again, for yet another young man came to see her. Hiten (a/n: Heehee..I wuvs him.. oo; ) and Manten, the thunder brothers. Kagome, having heard of them and their great disrespect for women once again refused to come out, only to be dragged out by Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha and forced to talk to the two men. Both were rejected when Kagome told them she wasn't interested and they called her a "picky bitch" which was the biggest mistake they'd probably ever made..For after Kagome had been pulled away and stopped from trying to kill them, they had Inutachi, Sesshoumaru, and Inuyasha to deal with..and that wasn't very good.
Not too long after the Thunder Brothers had been...dealt with..another demon came.
Everyone's favorite little wolf..
Kouga.
Inuyasha refused to bring Kagome out to see that "ignorant bastard" as he called him and sat off to the side. So, it was up to Sesshoumaru who had to tell Kagome that it was just Kouga and had to pull her out of her room, dodging the many punches that she threw his way. Sesshoumaru, of course, found this silly. It was *Kouga*. Kagome *knew* him and yet she still refused to see him. However, he managed to get her outside (with no help from Inuyasha who was trying to help Kagome get away much to Sesshoumaru's dislike) and set her next to her father before the wolf demon. After a brief chat, Inutachi left, leaving the two alone.
"Kagome-chan," Kouga said softly, grinning, "good to see you. Ogenki desu ka?"
"Iie," she answered truthfully, arms crossed, "I don't want to be out here.."
"Aw, why not? You don't like me?" Kouga offered her a small smile and Kagome could not help but smile back at his attempt to cheer her up.
"Iie, it's not that," she admitted, though wether or not she liked Kouga like that was something she wasn't sure of, "I just..I don't want to mate. I mean..why can't I just stay mateless? Why can't I just go find some abandoned child and say that it's mine?"
At this, Kouga laughed. "Kagome-chan, mating isn't that bad. Especially if you find the right man to mate with. If you do, things are smooth from there. Don't worry yourself. Just go with it..You'll find the right guy eventually. Yes, you'll find the perfect guy. Someone just for you. Someone like..oh, I don't know..me?"
Kagome giggled, shaking her head. Kouga could have a good sense of humour and because of this, she was glad that he had come. Atleast he wouldn't try to grope her or call her a picky bitch or something like that..Kouga was nice to her. And she pointed this out to him, her comment responded to with a smile and they continued to talk about almost everything. The weather, stupid things, different things they'd seen..and mating. And the more they talked, the more Kagome saw that there were some men worth considering mating with. Finally, Inutachi came back out.
"But that's just the way it went, you know?" Kouga had been saying, neither of them noticing the demon lord beside them.
"Hai," Kagome nodded, "I know what you mean."
"A-hem.."
Kagome looked up, smiling, "Oh, Inutach-sama! I didn't see you there!"
"I can see that," he stated happily, "you and Kouga seem to be getting along. All is well, I hope?"
Kagome nodded, "Yes, all is fine."
"That's good, but i'm afraid Kouga will have to go. There are a few other men that are here to see you.."
Kagome sighed, "Oh.." She turned to Kouga, smiling weakly, "goodbye, Kouga. I'll see you tomorrow, yes?"
" Of course, Kagome-chan," he stated, grinning, "just don't choose another man to mate with while i'm gone, alright?" He gave her a quick smirk, winking as he turned and walked off, giving her brief wave that she returned. ("AND DON'T COME BACK," Inuyasha cried from his spot in the doorway.)
"Well," Inutachi clapped his hands together, "are you ready to see the others?"
Kagome smiled and nodded, "Hai..I am."
And, with that, she sat there patiently, waiting for the next one to come out, returning the smile that her Lord gave her before he turned to get the next one..
Maybe this mating thing wasn't as bad as she'd thought..
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A harsh sigh came forth on the miko's part as she tapped her foot impatiently on the ground. They were terribly behind on schedule. Her sister's birthday was today..she had hoped to get her sister home yesturday and celebrate her birthday with her today instead of still be searching with this perverted monk.
"Hurry up," she cried, glaring at the monk as he finally reached her. The monk, whom had been talking to a very pretty girl blinked at her.
"Is there something the matter, Lady Kikyou?" He asked innocently. Kikyou clenched her fists.
"Just come on," she hissed, turning and stomping off towards where the youkai Inutachi's castle was supposedly found. The monk followed.
They'd left last night, much, MUCH later than planned..The damned monk had insisted on getting more sleep, a meal and a look around her village. He was obviously milking this deal for all that it was worth. But he was going to help her and she figured that that accounted for *something*. And so, she put up with it..
For now..
What was important was rescuing her sister..and she would do just that. Her sister was more important than anything else at the moment..Hopefully, they would be at their destination before tomorrow's noon. If not, tomorrow's night. Either way, they would be there..
"Just wait, Kagome-chan," Kikyou murmured under her breath, "i'm coming..You sister is coming.."
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Okay, this was horrible.. o_o; It'll get better, you guys. I promise. But this chapter WAS long..it just..wasn't as good as i'd hoped. Tomorrow, everyone celebrates Kagome's birthday! And Shippou comes in! WOO! Also, Sano is a character that belongs to my friend..I do not own him. Just saying it now.. o_o;
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