*hugs and dances around* YEA!!!!!! I'M SO HAPPY!! I WANT TO THANK ITAKI, PYSCHONEKO, SOPHIE-CHAN, GOLDENMOONLIGHT13, AND PENGUIN FOR REVIWEING AND ENCOURAGING ME!! YOU GUYS ROCK OUT LOUD!!! XDDXDXDXD!!
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So it was done. Kagura was to watch over Rin. She didn't think it would be so hard, the child being so young. And she was quick to listen. Which made it better. Sesshoumaru also seemed more relaxed at her presence. He wasn't as tense, she noticed. And she relaxed also. It seemed so much more natural to be around him and Rin. And even Jaken.
Over the next few weeks, Kagura noticed things she never had about the demon lord. She noticed how silver his hair really was, the way to read his face, the amazing build of his body, despite his almost feminine appearance. But it was his eyes. The deep golden eyes that felt all, but yielded nothing. Kagura felt like, when they locked onto hers, they could see into her very soul. And what was strange was that, she liked it. And she had never felt like that before.
One day, he left. All he said was that he had business to attend to and flew off. Kagura sat down on a rock, bored. Rin was sound asleep on Ah-Un's back. That left Jaken, who took a seat in front of her and stared. She stared back. So they both stared at each other.
"What are you staring at?" Kagura growled at him, flicking her fan out.
"What are you REALLY here for, sorceress?" Jaken asked her, glaring. He had noticed the strange looks his master had been giving her and wanted to know WHY. He thought that Kagura must be an enchantress, since Sesshoumaru had never acted like that around females before.
"Well, aren't you the little gentleman?" She answered sarcastically. "I have already told you. I need Sesshoumaru's help to defeat Naraku. Not that it is any of your business."
"You rude woman! You should address my master properly, even in his absence!" Jaken snapped, waving the Staff of Heads at her. She waved her fan at him, causing wind to knock him over.
"Oh do shut up…You give me a headache..." She muttered, leaning against a tree. She sighed inwardly and watched the clouds pass by. Rin stirred, sat up, and yawned.
'Ahhhhh...Good morning Kagura.." She said, sleepily, stretching. She rubbed her eyes and looked around. "Where's Sesshouamru-sama?"
"He had some business to attend to," Kagura answered, standing up. "He will most likely be back late." She noticed Rin's expression fell slightly and her eyes showed sadness. "What? Why are you upset?"
"Rin is worried about Sesshoumaru-sama," The young girl answered, hopping down from the dragon's back. "Sometimes he comes back with blood on him. It worries Rin. Rin doesn't want Sesshoumaru-sama to get hurt…."
Kagura blinked, touched at the girl's loyalty and concern for such a tough and cold demon. She watched her sigh and look the direction that he had left. What touched her even more was Sesshoumaru's concern for the girl's safety. She had seen a taste of it when she had kidnapped Rin. The demon lord couldn't conceal the burning rage he held against Naraku, nor his relief when she was returned to him. Kagura had witnessed this. And she couldn't help to feel guilty afterwards.
Hours past. Kagura had watched over Rin as she bathed and ate. She also played a little game with her when she'd blow Jaken away and Rin would squeal with laughter. Jaken would yell and scream and curse but he of course could do nothing against the wind sorceress. Which was of course very funny. Finally, around dusk, Ah-Un looked up and Kagura could feel Sesshoumaru's presence in the wind. He appeared, looking slightly haggard but with the same air of authority around him. His armon was in pieces and Kagura noticed a small spot of bloods on his chest.
"Sesshoumaru-sama!!!" Rin cried and ran to him, wrapping her little arms around his leg. He was still for a moment before hesitatingly patted her on the head. "Rin was scared Sesshoumaru-sama was hurt!"
"I am fine,Rin," Sesshoumaru reassured her quietly, prying her away from his leg. He covered the small spot of blood as she let go and grinned up at him. Kagura watched him and was silent, not wanting to do or say anything that would ruin the moment. Rin wrapped her arms around his neck and hang on as he stood up. Yeah, she didn't want to ruin the moment. Silently, she disappeared into the shadows, deciding on coming back a little later.
Sesshoumaru noticed Kagura walk off silently. For some strange and unknown reason, he suddenly didn't want her to leave. He just figured it was because it was use to her presence, but it still didn't make any sense. He let Rin hug and giggle and run all over him until he couldn't take it anymore. Good thing was by then, the young girl was tired and sleepy. He sat against a tree and let her fall asleep beside him. Wincing slightly at the pain in his chest, he sighed and closed his eyes. It had been a hard night. Once again, his search for answers about Naraku had come up fruitless, except for the feisty boar demon that managed to catch him off guard and pierced his armor and chest. But he sure showed that thing.
His wind wandered on to Kagura, against his will. She would know something about his location. Why wouldn't she? He could smell his hated scent all over her, mingling with her own unique scent. "…..Wait…..Why am I thinking of this..?" He thought, confused. Why did he care about her scent or not? WHY WAS HE THINKING OF THESE THINGS?!
A little ways away, Kagura was placidly lying on her feather, watching the stars. "Well….Rin sure seemed happy enough to see him…" She thought aloud, turning to the direction of the camp site. She swirled the wind a little, and it brought to her the scent of Sesshoumaru's blood. It worried her. If he would defeat Naraku, he had to be at his best, not wounded in the least. She sat up and sighed. But she knew how he was. If she said anything about it at all, he would probably growl and ignore her, then listen to Rin's concern for it and him. It would be best for all if she said nothing about it.
But the thought of him wouldn't leave her mind, no matter what she did. This was too confusing for her. She debated silently until she hopped off her feather and walked into the campsite. The fire was dying down and Sesshoumaru was leaned against the same tree with Rin snuggled in his fluffy tail, his eyes closed. She quietly sat against and opposite tree and closed her own crimson eyes.
"I see you have decided to join us tonight..." Sesshoumaru said quietly. Kagura opened her eyes and stared at him.
"That is..alright?" She asked, watching him. He grunted in reply and shifted his knee up. They sat in silence for a few more minutes. "..Answer me one question…Lord Sesshoumaru……Why do you keep me around?"
Sesshoumaru slowly opened his eyes, caught off guard."…..You help me with Rin. And I wish to kill Naraku with my bare hands….Kagura…Where is he?" Sesshoumaru asked her, seeing fire suddenly leap into her eyes.
"I…..I do not now. Nor do I care. It has been weeks since I last saw him. He thinks I am out looking for jewel shards. And I frankly do not care if I ever see him again," Kagura answered briskly, her temper flaring. She looked away from Sesshoumaru who was staring at her. He was silent and shifted again. Kagura took this a sign to clam up and closed her eyes.
"……Gomen for angering you," The demon lord said softly, then resumed his silence. Kagura blinked and watched him for a long moment before closing her eyes and smiling.
~*~ Next day~*~
The next day went on as usual. Kagura and Sesshoumaru were just as silent to each other, not giving any hint of what had happened the night before. Rin was slightly confused. ^.^ Because she had heard them talking last night! She had started to ask Sesshoumaru what they had meant but blinked as she heard a little chirping. She looked to the side toward a tree and hopped off Ah-Un.
Sesshoumaru and Kagura stopped while Jaken, who was left behind, struggled to keep up. "What is it, Rin?" He asked in his monotone, watching her stoop down and take something in her hands.
"Sesshouamru-sama!" The little girl cried, running towards him with a concerned look. "Look!" She opened her hands to reveal a small baby bird, chirping weakly.
Kagura took one look at it and knew that its wing was broken. "It must have fallen out. Poor thing…" She muttered over her fan. Rin looked up at Sesshoumaru.
"…..Can we put it back into its home?" She asked him innocently. Jaken croaked and Kagura blinked. This was the first time she'd ever heard the girl ask for something like that of the demon lord. Sesshoumaru was silent. "His family is calling for him…." Rin continued, her brown eyes shining up at him. "…….Sesshoumaru-sama?"
Wordlessly, the demon lord bent down and held out his only him. Rin gasped with happiness and surprise and grinned. She carefully put the chick into his hand and took a step back, smiling happily. Sesshoumaru stood up and looked into the tree. Jumping slightly, he put the chick down with a gentleness and carefulness that surprised Kagura greatly. She didn't think he actually had a soft touch. He landed gracefully, watching the birds flutter around the little thing before turning and continuing on, just as silent. Rin ran after him and hugged his arm, hanging onto it. Jaken freaked out again while Kagura stopped.
"Amazing…This…this demon…This cold and ruthless and merciless demon…Saved a child's life...And saved the life of a creature much lower than him..." She thought, slowly walking after him." Sesshouamru….There is much more to you than meets the eye…."
~*~PARODY TIME!!~*~
*when naraku is bringing out juromaru*
naraku: kukuku kouga..it is time for you to meet my newest incarnation!
Kouga:*mentally thinking of his lines* uh…BRING IT ON!!
Naraku: KUKUKUZ!!! COME OUT..*dramatic music plays as he opens the cage door* JUROMARU!!
Cage:*opens**out falls a DRUNK sesshoumaru*
Sess;*hic* O-O WHERE AM I?!?!*hic**looks at naraku* ^^ ISH KAGURA!!!!*lunge*
naraku: O_O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*runs away screaming*
Kouga: OO …*slowly backs away*
Sess:*crawling around on the floor with a bottle of sake in his hand* ~^^~*Hic* WHEE!!!!!!*looks at his tail and starts to chase it*
Director* O___O!! SESSHOUMARU Valentinez Alkalinella Xifax Sicidabohertz, Gombigobilla Blue Stradivari Talentrent Pierre Andri Charton-Haymoss Ivanovici Baldeus George Doitzel Kaiser the Third!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING??!!?
Kagura:*walks in magically and shakes a ball in front of sess's head*
Sess:*starts to chase it*
Kagura: ^^ MUHAHAHAAHH!! I NOW HAVE YOU UNDER MY GRASP!!*walks away with sess drunkeyl bounding after her**occasionally runs into a tree*
Director: oo*sits on the floor,curls into a feeble position and starts to cry*
~*~ AND ANOTHER FOR TAKING SO LONG!!~*~
Random stage person: YO SESSHOUMARU!! YO KAGURA!! HURRY IT UP!!
Both:*walk out wearing the same outfit**staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare*
Sess: O_O
one of us has to change..
kagura:*GLARE* THIS IS
//MY// OUTFIT!!!!!!!!!
Sess: O_O *rolls his eyes,sighs, and starts to pout*
Kagura:*GLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARE**FLAAAAAAAAAME*
sess: oo MEEP!!!*runs back
into his dressing room*
Kagura: ^^
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^^ gomen for the long update. School has been HARD. I am SOOO overwhelmed and overworked. BUT I'LL WORK FOR YOU!! R&R!!