Escape

Disclaimer:I do not own Inuyasha



"Sesshoumaru?"Kagome asked softly.

Sesshoumaru did not speak,but he helped Kagome regain her balance.

"Don't touch her."Inuyasha growled.

As Inuyasha stepped forward,Kagome turned away.Her bangs hid her eyes,and tears the were reforming in them.

Sesshoumaru could smell the salty tears.A low growl grew in his throat.He didn't know what happened,but what ever it was,he didn't like it.He knew the reason for her tears was Inuyasha,it always was.He wanted to rip his brother to shreads,but not with Kagome like this.He took her in his arms,and lept into the air.He jumped from tree to tree,towards his castle.

Kagome felt Sesshoumaru's arm wrap around her,and she again felt herself being pulled into the air.She was surprised that Sesshoumaru had showed up.It was as if he knew she was in trouble,and she was thankful.

Sesshoumaru was surprised when Kagome showed no trouble.Neither of them in the few minutes it took to get to Sesshomaru's castle.When they got there,Sesshoumaru reluctently let go of Kagome.

Kagome looked away,and spoke softly.

"Th-thank you..."

Though his face didn't show it,Sesshoumaru was completly shocked.He expected her to lash out on him.

He stared down at her,yet she was still looking away.She finally looked back at him,and their gazes locked.They remained in that position for quite a while.Kagome noticed that there was a touch of emotion in Sesshoumaru's eyes.

"Sessoumaru-sama!Sesshoumaru-sama!"a high pitched voice called from behind them.

Sesshoumaru sighed,but remained still.The tiny figure neared the two,until it was obvious who it was.

"Sesshoumaru-sama!Rin has been waiting for SO long.Jaken wouldn't play with Rin,and-Who's that?"Rin said quickly.

"This is Kagome."Sesshoumaru said simply.

"Hi Kagome,Rin thinks Kagome is pretty."

Kagome smiled,and bent down to meet Rin's height.

"Hello Rin,it's nice to meet you."Kagome said,and shook Rin's hand.Kagome remembered Rin from her previous encounters.From what Kagome had witnessed,Rin was a happy-go-lucky girl,that always stayed with Sesshoumaru.Kagome always wondered why Rin stayed with Sesshoumaru,where were her parents?But what really confused Kagome,was that Sesshoumaru allowed her to stay with him.She decided that she would ask later.

"Does Kagome wanna play with Rin?"Rin asked childishly.

"Okay,but can we play tommorow?I'm a little tired right now."Kagome replied politly.

Rin looked up at Kagome,and spoke.

"Promise?"

Kagome stuck her hand infront of Rin,and closed every finger but her pinkie.

"Pinkie swear."Kagome smiled.

Rin looked at Kagome with complete and utter confusion.

Kagome noticed Rin's expression,so she took Rin's hand,closed all her fingers except her pinkie,and wrapped the pinkie around her own.

"This is a pinkie swear,it's better than a promise."Kagome explained.

"Oh,okay...Pinkie swear?"Rin asked.

Kagome nodded,and Rin slowly smiled,and her smile,immediatly turned into a wide grin.

Rin skipped away,towards the castle.That was when Kagome first noticed the castle.

It was enormous!From where Kagome was,she noticed that the building had magnificiant green marble bricks that reflected what little sunlight that was left.The castle was breath-taking to say the least.It had lush grass around the it,and concrete stepping stones leading to the large wooden front door.It was beautiful,yet somewhat masculine.

Kagome gasped loudly,and turned around,epecting to see Sesshoumaru,but he was gone.Kagome pouted,but decided to walk to the castle.

Surprising enough,when Kagome saw Rin,Inuyasha slipped from her mind.She had completly forgotten about him.She continued walking to the castle,and reached the wooden doors at a surprisingly short amount of time.Kagome pushed open the doors,and once again gasped at the sight.The inside of the castle was much more breath taking than the outside.

Kagome decided that this was no time for sight seeing,so she went looking for Sesshoumaru.She walked down many halls,but still no sign of Sesshoumaru.Just as she was about to give up,a hand reached up,and touched her shoulder.

Kagome turned around,expecting to see Sesshoumaru,but was surprised to meet the glaze of a female,about Kagome's age.At a closer inspection,Kagome noticed that she was not a human,but a demon.A panther demon to be exact.

"Miss Kagome I supose?"She asked.

"Huh?I mean,yes.Yes,I'm Kagome."Kagome stammered.

The panther demon bowed down,and stood up again slowly.

"Lord Sesshoumaru has ordered me to assist milady in her stay here."

Kagome blushed,she never had someone be so polite to her,and it was somewhat uncomfortable.

"I'm sorry,I didn't catch your name."

"No apology needed,my name is Meesha."

"Well,Meesha,would you mind telling me where I'm supposed to go right now?"

"Of course,right this way Lady Kagome."Meesha replied.

Kagome frowned,"Please,don't address me so formally."

Meesha smiled,and spoke,"If you wish..."

"Kagome,just call me Kagome."

"Hai,Kagome."Meesha said with a grin,"Now,as I was saying,right this way."

Meesha began walking,and Kagome followed.

"Where are we going anyways?"Kagome asked,constantly glancing at the numerous decorations.

Meesha came to a sudden halt,and Kagome nearly bumped into her.

"This is Lord Sesshoumaru's room,your room is the third door ahead,on your right."Meesha informed.She bowed down again,and spoke politly."Good evening,Kagome."

"Meesha,I told you,you don't have to be so formal."

"Sorry,force of habit...Good night."Meesha said,and turned to walk back down the other way.

"Good night Meesha."Kagome said,and supressed a long yawn.

Meesha turned half way around,gave Kagome a smile and a nod,before turning back,and walking away.

Kagome watched Meesha's figure disappear slowly in the distance.She turned,and walked in the direction of her room.

She counted to the third door,and slowly pushed open the door.

It was too dark to see much of the detail in the decorations,but Kagome could see where the bed was.She made her way over to it,but it wasn't until she was in arm's distance,that she noticed how big it really was.It was much larger than the one she had in her own time.She got under the silky covers,which were surprisingly warm.She closed her eyes,and tried to fall asleep.Unfourtunetly,sleep would not come.The bed was just too big,she wasn't comfortable.She tried to ignore the feeling,the feeling of loneliness.



She decided that she would go on a walk around the castle,and try to calm her nerves.She exited her room,but before she knew it,she was standing infront of Sesshoumaru's door.She was about to subconciosly push open his door,before she got back to reality.She noticed where she was,and shook her head.She turned around,and nearly screamed when she met two emotionless golden orbs.

"Sesshoumaru!Don't do that!You scared me!"Kagome exclaimed quietly.

Sesshoumaru smirked slightly,but spoke."May I help you?"

"I...Uh...I was...Feeling kinda...Umm...Lonely..."Kagome stammered quietly,a slight blush appearing on her cheeks.

"And...?"Sesshoumaru asked,prying Kagome.

"I was wondering if...I could sleep with you in your bed..."Kagome said,realizing what she had just said."No,no,not sleep with you,I meant...I mean-"

Sesshoumaru placed his finger to her mouth to stop her from speaking.Kagome stopped,and looked up at him.

Sesshoumaru removed his finger,and spoke quietly."I understand,and it is alright."

Kagome sighed with relief,her embarrassment leaving her slowly.

They entered his room,and slowly layed down.Sesshoumaru laid down on the opposite side of Kagome,not wanting to intimidate Kagome by getting too close.

Kagome still felt uncomfortable.She slowly inched her way towards Sesshoumaru.She decided that she would pretend she was asleep as she moved closer to him.She eventually reached him,and Kagome laid her head down on his shoulder.She knew he was able to see in the dark,so she closed her eyes.

'I hope he believes I'm sleeping.'Kagome hoped.

Sesshoumaru smiked.He knew what she was attempting,so he wrapped his arm around her figure.He listened as her breathing slowed,and became a rythmic pace.He didn't sleep himself,he laid there,enjoying every moment.



(^-^)Kirby says R&R!!