A/n: and we've landed with the eight chapter already, I'm so proud and of course I hope that you all are still enjoying reading it. Wow just saw the renegade that set me into wondering who would fit the part better Inu yasha or Kouga.
Disclaimer: okay, okay I admit I do not own any character from Inu yasha.
HELLS KITCHEN
BY PANTHERA1984
CHAPTER 8
Kagome was shaken awake, first she thought that Shippô was trying to wake her up but that didn't explain the shrieking noises. That's when she fully woke up next to her Sango was pouncing on the window separating them from the driver.
Clutching Thunder Kagome looked around franticly she didn't understand what was going on one moment she was sleeping and the next she was trying her best not to get lounged into the nearest window.
Sango was being held by Miroku but that didn't stop her from trying to break the window between her and the driver down. But it didn't seem to matter the window didn't even crack.
Another violent curve send Sango flying into Thunder, the poor wolf was not feeling to well with all the shaking and Sango pluming into him didn't help. Scratching franticly he tried to get closer to Kagome.
Meanwhile Kagome had some trouble with getting air since her face was practically buried in Thunders fur. The next moment she felt like she was being squashed, now pushing franticly to get some air she didn't notice the car had finally stopped.
With help from Miroku Sango was pulled of Thunder. The wolf calmed down the moment the car stopped giving Kagome the chance to get her face out of his fur and take in a deep breath.
Opening the door Miroku stepped out then turned around to help Sango who was still a bit disorientated, when she was out Miroku ducked back in to fish Kagome from the fur pile of fur.
Finally standing outside Kagome let realization down on her; they could have easily had an accident just now. Closing her eyes to calm her nerves Kagome missed Miroku going to the driver who was standing bent down under the hoot.
"What's the problem? Miroku's voice was laced with uncertainty when he addressed the driver.
Scratching his head the driver took a step back his eyes looking thoughtful; he then viewed the sight from a different point of view his head cocked aside. Finally stepping back he went to Miroku.
"Well I have no idea what just happened but you all better try and find a house to call from because this heap isn't riding anymore, you call help and I'm staying here with the car and wait for the help to come."
Throwing the driver a speculating glance Miroku couldn't help but wonder why he would want to stay behind alone, but on the other hand the girls wouldn't want to stay here with the driver and he could hardly send them of together.
Going over to the two females who looked to be calmed down some he spook in a hushed voice with them telling what the driver had said they ended in agreeing to search for a house together leaving the driver behind.
Waving goodbye after asking which direction they would have to take they went on there way. Miroku in the front Sango and Kagome arm in arm coming right behind him, Thunder trailing besides and behind Kagome watching his surroundings with keen eyes his ears twitching in every direction listening for suspicious sounds.
After walking for about a half hour Miroku stopped reading the sign standing on the side of the road. He had almost mist it but right at that moment the moon had come from behind the clouds illuminating everything.
Stopping next to Miroku Sango and Kagome looked at the sing also. "Well." Sango said. "At least we know that there is a house here and we only have to leave the road and follow this forest path."
Rolling her eyes upwards Kagome shook her head. "Well it is not like we really have a choice it's this or spend the next four days trying to reach the city. Personally I choose the forest path."
Not waiting on the girls to finish there little conversation Miroku went of the road onto the dirt path leading into the forest. When he was out of sight he heard the girl stop there argument and come after him in a rush.
Walking in silence they followed the dirt path further and further into the forest soon there vision was limited on they were forced to hold onto each other so they would get lost.
Miroku was feeling like he had walked for hours but he was sure that if he was able to see his watch they probably hadn't walked longer than a hour and half, still he began to wonder when they would reach the house.
Behind him Sango was asking herself the same thing but was to caught up in trying to keep her pace up that she didn't ask, and behind her Kagome had trouble just trying to place her feet since Thunder was in the way every time.
Both the girls and Miroku began to slack from tiredness and all minds were focused on just getting forward that they almost missed the light shining alluring at there right but Kagome caught it and began walking in that direction pulling Sango with her.
Another ten minutes walking and they were at the front door. Miroku pounced it hard three times but no one came to answer there call. Getting desperate Sango grabbed the doorknob and turned to her own surprise the door swung open.
Not questioning the weirdness of a not locked door they entered setting of to the room where the light had come from. Even at this tired state Kagome noticed the lovely interior of the two story building if she ever had to choose a house she would want it to be just like this one.
The house was decorated in the fashion of an English cottage giving it a homey feeling every female longed for and then the paintings she saw. Pulling her eyes away from a scene of a huge white dog standing on a cliff overlooking the boisterous sea she followed Sango into the room.
First Kagome thought she was half dreaming what other explanation would there be for seeing Sesshô maru sitting by the hearth, but even after blinking and rubbing her eyes the picture didn't go away.
Sango didn't seem to care and went strait for the phone hanging in a corner of the room that was after all there reason for coming here. Before she even came close enough to touch the thing Sesshô maru's voice stopped her.
"There is no need human the chauffeur has already fixed the problem and is now on his way towards the garage like I told him too." Sesshô maru's voice sounded like dark velvet and for some reason Kagome couldn't call up enough anger to question him but that could also be from the tiredness.
Beside her Sango didn't seem to have that problem. "What do you mean like you told him and how did you even knew that we would be in that car or even that we would be passing today? Her voice held an accusing tune in it.
One silver brow went up just a tiny bit but he answered her he did need there corporation for now. "I told you girl that I needed a word with Kagome how I found out about your little trip is of no importance that you're here is enough."'
Standing up Sesshô maru went to the door into the hallway were he stopped and made a motion to some one then he returned to his seat, a few seconds later Jaken came onto the room.
Waiting for his servant to stop by his chair before continuing Sesshô maru looked the humans over. All looked to be completely beaten and ready to fall down and sleep on the spot.
When Jaken finally stood beside him he continued. "Jaken will show you two." He pointed at Miroku and Sango. "To your room, Kagome will stay here so we can talk then I will bring her to her won room. In the morning a car will be at your disposal to bring you back to your tavern."
Uncertain on what to do Sango looked at Kagome who was nodding her head telling them to do what Sesshô maru requested, he had after all help to free her from Kouga she owned him.
When Sango saw the determined look in Kagome's eyes she relented and went after Jaken who was already standing by the door using his head staff to poke Miroku in the legs.
Summoning enough energy to give Jaken a nice wack on the head Sango found that she was just too tired. Slowly the trio disappeared into the dark hall leaving Kagome behind with the dog demon.
Sighing deep Kagome looked around for something to sit on, as the bean bag was closest she plopped down there all the while keeping her eyes on Sesshô maru. As soon as she sat Thunder placed himself by her feet his head and ears on Sesshô maru.
When Sesshô maru noticed the big brown wolf lying at Kagome's feet he had to resist the urge to look surprised. Waiting for her to settle down he watched the animal closely and saw the defensive composure the animal took towards the him.
Kagome was almost falling asleep when she was pulled back into reality by Sesshô maru's voice. "Girl there is decided that it is too dangers for you to keep living in the tavern without the right protection, you wont be returning there."
That message made sure that if Kagome had been feeling dazed from tiredness she wasn't anymore and she didn't like what he just told her especially the tune he used to inform her and it just rubbed her wrong.
"Well to bad for you because I'm going back tomorrow and who are you to decide this anyway." Her voice sounded daring and girl and wolf were both staring at the youkai with a look of defiance.
Blinking at the picture presenting before him Sesshô maru had to give in that she was spiky or maybe just so tired that she wasn't thinking clearly. Whatever it was he was quite sure she would go to extremes just to disobey his order.
"This isn't a proposal or even a suggestion it is an order and one you'll obey for your own safety as well as your friends." Sesshô maru's voice would have been able to freeze water just now but Kagome didn't care.
Folding her arms before her, her whole composure told him she wouldn't do anything and would find a way home even if she had to walk. It was time to tell her this wasn't a game.
"girl you clearly don't understand the seriousness of this case, Naraku would love to get his hands on a girl like you and chances are he will find out about you any time and I'm told that you are quite aware of what he is capable."
Her composure didn't change. "Look girl..... You know what you do what you want it's not like I want to be stuck with a human in my house and if you want to sleep in a bed you better follow."
Taken aback by his sudden change Kagome trailed on behind him, maybe she should have taken his offer in option but the way he had told her and with that tune it just send her into a acute hit of stubbornness and now she had chosen she wasn't going to change her spots.
Nodding her head to conform that thought Kagome went into the room Sesshô maru was holding the door open, walking past him with Thunder all Kagome's thoughts turned to the bed waiting for her.
It didn't take her long to dispose of her jeans and sweater she would use her shirt as pajama. Thunder watched her crawl into bed and waited for her to settle down before jumping on the bed and crawl up at the feet end.
Soon Kagome was of into dreamland vaguely aware of Thunder snuggling up against her feet. It wasn't until four hours later that a half awake Kagome struggled out of her bed in search of the nearest toilet.
Hands outstretched to feel her way to the door Kagome didn't even bother to turn on a light. Half sleepwalking she soon found a bathroom with toilet a few minutes later she was on her way back to her room.
Eyes barely open, mind already on zero Kagome felt her way to her door opening it and going strait to her bed. Bumping her shins against the desired object Kagome crawled in feeling Thunders fur telling her the wolf had moved from the feet end to lying central but Kagome was just to sleepy to fix it.
"""" Sango woke up feeling like a million bucks, stretching and yawning she reluctantly left the bed she had to admit she never had slept in a bed so heavenly she was quite sure it was thanks to the bed that she slept so good.
Coming out of her bed Sango put on the cloths she had thrown on the ground last night then she went in search of a bathroom to clean herself up a bit then her next stop would be Kagome and breakfast.
Finding a bathroom wasn't too hard since the door stood wide open, splashing cold water in her face Sango felt refreshed, a shower would have to wait until they were back at the Robin Hood.
Pulling on her maroon overall Sango was all set for a new day, now to find Kagome. Walking through the hall she open the doors, by one room she looked a bit longer wishing she had a camera with her.
Miroku was sleeping curled up in a ball hugging his pillow against him like it was a life line; it presented an innocent picture so you almost forgot what a big pervert he could be sometimes.
Not wanting to wake him she closed the door quietly and went to the next room, the first thing she saw was Thunder lying on the bed his head held up high watching the door, he looked like a king overlooking his subjects.
Strangely enough Kagome was nowhere to be found well it was clear that she had been here her cloths were lying on the ground. Picking them up Sango looked up at the wolf; well she shrugged her shoulders it was worth a try.
"He boy where is Kagome, come on bring me to her." And sure enough at the mention of Kagome's name the brown animal took of bringing Sango to a closed door a bit further down the hall.
Thunder started scratching the door in an attempt to wake the girl in the room next to him Sango had a feeling of dread something wasn't right about this situation but she had this nasty feeling she wouldn't find out what it was until it was too late.
Inside Kagome crooked one eye open at the scratching softly mumbling under her breath she moved a bit then proceeded into using her feet to shove Thunder out of her bed a satisfying bump told her he had landed on the floor, turning around Kagome was al ready to sleep some more.
The scratching noise didn't stop and this time it woke Kagome up fully. The first thing she noticed was that the scratching came from outside her door but who had she than just pushed out of her bed?
Feeling a bit sick Kagome crawled to the end of her bed to see what she had pushed out of her bed. Her eyes took in white silk sweat pants, a naked well formed chest and a pair of angry golden eyes in a face with two stripes at each cheek and crescent moon on his forehead. All she could think before taking off was, oops.
Making a grab for the door Kagome almost forgot how to open it when she heard a growl coming from Sesshô maru, how did she ever end up in this situation it was beyond embarrassment not to mention quite unsettle ling.
Opening the door Kagome shot out the door, closing it just as quickly. Taking her cloths from a bewildered Sango Kagome set of towards the stairs putting her cloths on as best she could.
Bestowing one bewildered look on the door Sango set of in pursuit of Kagome behind her Thunder followed in the back Miroku came from his room spotting Sango he went after her. going down Sango debaded in herself to confront Kagome and try to get to her to talk what happened, but she decided not to at least not for now.
Kagome didn't stop her running until she was in the same room she had been last night, breakfast was already waiting on a table Kagome hadn't noticed last night. Sweat drops forming on her head Kagome stopped by the table uncertain what to do next.
The choice was taken from her when Sango and Miroku wondered in her friends sat down and started searching out what to have for breakfast, not wanting to make a fuss Kagome decided to join in hoping Sesshô maru wouldn't start a conversation about what happened at the breakfast table.
Upstairs Sesshô maru had trouble believing what just happened to him, not only did that female crawl in his bed she also had the nerve to kick him out of it to say something like this didn't even occur in his mind let alone happen Sesshô maru had a bit of trouble acknowledge what just happened.
Getting up from the ground he decided not to pursue the girl but he was going to make sure she was on the car taking her and her friends back to that tavern of hers no matter how important she was.
Disappearing in his private bathroom Sesshô maru dropped his pants for a quick shower to wash the scent of lavender and wild flower from his body his tail particular was drenched in her scent.
A few minutes later he emerged from his shower her scent still lingered but wasn't as prominent as it had been, picking one of his fluffy towels he used one to dry his hair and tail.
Disposing of the now drenched towel he picked up a new one to rub his body dry while walking to his closet to choose his cloths for today. Throwing the second towel away he settled on deep purple baggy trousers with a white shirt and dark bleu blouse to finish his assemble.
Swinging his tail over his left shoulder he was ready to go down for breakfast his last thought before leaving his room and going down was that he needed to order Jaken to clean his bed.
Coming into the living room where he had order Jaken yesterday to place the breakfast he found that the humans were well into there meal, his eyes fell on Kagome and he noticed that the girl turned bright red when she felt his gaze on her.
Then his look fell upon the wolf by her feet, he never suspected Kouga to go as far as to set one of his wolf on the task to protect the girl (and probably keep other males away) especially since his wolfs were known to dislike humans.
But then again this one didn't seemed to mind to be the guarding of a human girl, from the look of it the wild animal didn't want to be anywhere else than at the girls feet.
Going around the table Sesshô maru purposely choosing a seat opposite from Kagome and sure enough she was already turning red again deep inside Sesshô maru let out a laugh but outside nothing showed.
Kagome felt herself go red once again and for a brief moment she wondered if he was doing this on purpose but she chased the thought away. Trying to keep her thoughts on her food Kagome found herself confronted with images of a naked chest.
After chasing the image away for a third time Kagome was ready to bang her head on the counter just to get rit of the disturbing thought.
On either side of her Sango and Miroku were blissfully unaware of Kagome's problem, both were simply enjoying the food at least Sango was enjoying it until she felt a foot travel up her leg.
Not thinking Sango grabbed the first thing that she could find, which unfortunaly for Miroku was a can filled with orange juice. "You hentai when are you ever going to learn to keep your body to yourself." Sango flung the can towards his head Miroku tried to avoid it but didn't succeed completely.
Watching the orange juice drip out of his brown hair onto his cloths, neck and from there probably inside his cloths Sango could help but gloat. "Serve you right now you'll be sticky and unable to do anything about it until we're back in the Robin Hood, I hope you're itched to death before then."
Watching the whole happening with a bored face of some one who witnessed affairs like these happen on a regular bases, Kagome was only mildly interested at what Sango said since that sometimes changed along with the object used for throwing.
Sesshô maru hadn't even bothered to look up, instead he was counting down the time until the car that would take them all away would come it wouldn't be long. And sure enough he picked up the sounds of an engine with his youkai hearing.
Bless the world for its small miracles. "I'm sorry to interrupt your little debacle but your ride is arriving you better wait outside so you wont miss it." Sesshô maru was actually working hard to keep the urge from his voice.
Not waiting around Kagome shot out of her chair and towards the front door, Sango and Thunder followed her a bit slower, Sango kept throwing evil stares at Miroku who followed keeping his distance an innocent expression on his sticky orange face.
Kagome had reached the door and was already standing by the dirt road looking around for the car, when she felt a Thunder's from pressing against her leg she started absentmindly stroking his head.
Sango stepped outside and stopped in her tracks last night they only saw there surroundings by moonlight but now in the daylight she found that the house they had staid the night was situated in a striking environment.
A path leading to the dirt road was on both sides were lined with roses who bloomed even now in the winter season. The whole area was of course filled with trees but like the roses the trees were still a lush green, the whole place just gave you the feeling of being on a tropical island.
Slowly Sango started walking again keenly taking in the sights presented to her; finally she came to a stop besides Kagome and joined in watching for the car. Behind them Miroku decided not to come to close just yet.
After waiting for ten minutes Kagome had the nasty feeling that the demon had just told them that the car was coming to get them out of his house, Looking at Sango told her that asking her wouldn't help her at all. The other girl was constantly watching the monk to make sure that he didn't get any closer.
After waiting for twenty minutes Kagome was calling up the nerve to go back to the house and face Sesshô maru, she finally felt bold enough to start going back when she heard a car coming up behind her.
Glad that she wouldn't have to face the inu youkai Kagome turned around to face to coming car helping Sango in first when it stood still then going in herself so she would be sitting between Miroku and Sango.
Thunder was sandwiched between Miroku and Kagome, the wolf was wriggling to find a good position to lie, finally setting on half lying on Miroku with his behind and lying on Kagome with his front paws and head.
Kagome let out a sighed when the car started to move leaving the lovely house behind, beside her Sango threw a longing look at the trees and flowers and for the first time Kagome noticed the setting in which the house was placed.
"Wow forget lovely house this whole place is a dream, everything is still blooming. Will you look at that I never thought dreams existed." Kagome's voice was no louder than a whisper and she sounded wishful and longing.
Next to her Sango managed to catch the words from Kagome and agreed whole heartedly. "You say it girl, it's like a little paradise hidden away from the world outside I surely wouldn't mind staying here."
Smirking Kagome sat back go figure that Sango had found a way to listen in on the conversation last night but Kagome also knew that she wouldn't bother her with it until Kagome was ready to discus it and on this moment she was wondering again if she didn't make a mistake by letting her stubborn side get the better of her.
Then she thought of the disaster with her ending up in the wrong room and Kagome felt her face go red again, then again she probably be to ashamed to stay with the male now even if nothing serious happened it was after all the first time she ever woke up with a man in bed.
A/n: a poor Kagome I wonder if she'll ever be able to face Sesshô maru again without seeing those images in her head. Probably only until there are other images to replace that one (author grins evilly) well you all just tell me what you think of my story so far. And poor Sesshô maru that probably was the very first time that he was kicked out of his bed and by a girl no less.
And now on to the reviewers.
Hinoke: I'm glad you liked my little creation and let me tell you this is no random wolf he's quite smart and weird for one of his kind probably hanged around Kouga to much. As for the confusion I hope that this chapter explained it a little bit.
Disclaimer: okay, okay I admit I do not own any character from Inu yasha.
HELLS KITCHEN
BY PANTHERA1984
CHAPTER 8
Kagome was shaken awake, first she thought that Shippô was trying to wake her up but that didn't explain the shrieking noises. That's when she fully woke up next to her Sango was pouncing on the window separating them from the driver.
Clutching Thunder Kagome looked around franticly she didn't understand what was going on one moment she was sleeping and the next she was trying her best not to get lounged into the nearest window.
Sango was being held by Miroku but that didn't stop her from trying to break the window between her and the driver down. But it didn't seem to matter the window didn't even crack.
Another violent curve send Sango flying into Thunder, the poor wolf was not feeling to well with all the shaking and Sango pluming into him didn't help. Scratching franticly he tried to get closer to Kagome.
Meanwhile Kagome had some trouble with getting air since her face was practically buried in Thunders fur. The next moment she felt like she was being squashed, now pushing franticly to get some air she didn't notice the car had finally stopped.
With help from Miroku Sango was pulled of Thunder. The wolf calmed down the moment the car stopped giving Kagome the chance to get her face out of his fur and take in a deep breath.
Opening the door Miroku stepped out then turned around to help Sango who was still a bit disorientated, when she was out Miroku ducked back in to fish Kagome from the fur pile of fur.
Finally standing outside Kagome let realization down on her; they could have easily had an accident just now. Closing her eyes to calm her nerves Kagome missed Miroku going to the driver who was standing bent down under the hoot.
"What's the problem? Miroku's voice was laced with uncertainty when he addressed the driver.
Scratching his head the driver took a step back his eyes looking thoughtful; he then viewed the sight from a different point of view his head cocked aside. Finally stepping back he went to Miroku.
"Well I have no idea what just happened but you all better try and find a house to call from because this heap isn't riding anymore, you call help and I'm staying here with the car and wait for the help to come."
Throwing the driver a speculating glance Miroku couldn't help but wonder why he would want to stay behind alone, but on the other hand the girls wouldn't want to stay here with the driver and he could hardly send them of together.
Going over to the two females who looked to be calmed down some he spook in a hushed voice with them telling what the driver had said they ended in agreeing to search for a house together leaving the driver behind.
Waving goodbye after asking which direction they would have to take they went on there way. Miroku in the front Sango and Kagome arm in arm coming right behind him, Thunder trailing besides and behind Kagome watching his surroundings with keen eyes his ears twitching in every direction listening for suspicious sounds.
After walking for about a half hour Miroku stopped reading the sign standing on the side of the road. He had almost mist it but right at that moment the moon had come from behind the clouds illuminating everything.
Stopping next to Miroku Sango and Kagome looked at the sing also. "Well." Sango said. "At least we know that there is a house here and we only have to leave the road and follow this forest path."
Rolling her eyes upwards Kagome shook her head. "Well it is not like we really have a choice it's this or spend the next four days trying to reach the city. Personally I choose the forest path."
Not waiting on the girls to finish there little conversation Miroku went of the road onto the dirt path leading into the forest. When he was out of sight he heard the girl stop there argument and come after him in a rush.
Walking in silence they followed the dirt path further and further into the forest soon there vision was limited on they were forced to hold onto each other so they would get lost.
Miroku was feeling like he had walked for hours but he was sure that if he was able to see his watch they probably hadn't walked longer than a hour and half, still he began to wonder when they would reach the house.
Behind him Sango was asking herself the same thing but was to caught up in trying to keep her pace up that she didn't ask, and behind her Kagome had trouble just trying to place her feet since Thunder was in the way every time.
Both the girls and Miroku began to slack from tiredness and all minds were focused on just getting forward that they almost missed the light shining alluring at there right but Kagome caught it and began walking in that direction pulling Sango with her.
Another ten minutes walking and they were at the front door. Miroku pounced it hard three times but no one came to answer there call. Getting desperate Sango grabbed the doorknob and turned to her own surprise the door swung open.
Not questioning the weirdness of a not locked door they entered setting of to the room where the light had come from. Even at this tired state Kagome noticed the lovely interior of the two story building if she ever had to choose a house she would want it to be just like this one.
The house was decorated in the fashion of an English cottage giving it a homey feeling every female longed for and then the paintings she saw. Pulling her eyes away from a scene of a huge white dog standing on a cliff overlooking the boisterous sea she followed Sango into the room.
First Kagome thought she was half dreaming what other explanation would there be for seeing Sesshô maru sitting by the hearth, but even after blinking and rubbing her eyes the picture didn't go away.
Sango didn't seem to care and went strait for the phone hanging in a corner of the room that was after all there reason for coming here. Before she even came close enough to touch the thing Sesshô maru's voice stopped her.
"There is no need human the chauffeur has already fixed the problem and is now on his way towards the garage like I told him too." Sesshô maru's voice sounded like dark velvet and for some reason Kagome couldn't call up enough anger to question him but that could also be from the tiredness.
Beside her Sango didn't seem to have that problem. "What do you mean like you told him and how did you even knew that we would be in that car or even that we would be passing today? Her voice held an accusing tune in it.
One silver brow went up just a tiny bit but he answered her he did need there corporation for now. "I told you girl that I needed a word with Kagome how I found out about your little trip is of no importance that you're here is enough."'
Standing up Sesshô maru went to the door into the hallway were he stopped and made a motion to some one then he returned to his seat, a few seconds later Jaken came onto the room.
Waiting for his servant to stop by his chair before continuing Sesshô maru looked the humans over. All looked to be completely beaten and ready to fall down and sleep on the spot.
When Jaken finally stood beside him he continued. "Jaken will show you two." He pointed at Miroku and Sango. "To your room, Kagome will stay here so we can talk then I will bring her to her won room. In the morning a car will be at your disposal to bring you back to your tavern."
Uncertain on what to do Sango looked at Kagome who was nodding her head telling them to do what Sesshô maru requested, he had after all help to free her from Kouga she owned him.
When Sango saw the determined look in Kagome's eyes she relented and went after Jaken who was already standing by the door using his head staff to poke Miroku in the legs.
Summoning enough energy to give Jaken a nice wack on the head Sango found that she was just too tired. Slowly the trio disappeared into the dark hall leaving Kagome behind with the dog demon.
Sighing deep Kagome looked around for something to sit on, as the bean bag was closest she plopped down there all the while keeping her eyes on Sesshô maru. As soon as she sat Thunder placed himself by her feet his head and ears on Sesshô maru.
When Sesshô maru noticed the big brown wolf lying at Kagome's feet he had to resist the urge to look surprised. Waiting for her to settle down he watched the animal closely and saw the defensive composure the animal took towards the him.
Kagome was almost falling asleep when she was pulled back into reality by Sesshô maru's voice. "Girl there is decided that it is too dangers for you to keep living in the tavern without the right protection, you wont be returning there."
That message made sure that if Kagome had been feeling dazed from tiredness she wasn't anymore and she didn't like what he just told her especially the tune he used to inform her and it just rubbed her wrong.
"Well to bad for you because I'm going back tomorrow and who are you to decide this anyway." Her voice sounded daring and girl and wolf were both staring at the youkai with a look of defiance.
Blinking at the picture presenting before him Sesshô maru had to give in that she was spiky or maybe just so tired that she wasn't thinking clearly. Whatever it was he was quite sure she would go to extremes just to disobey his order.
"This isn't a proposal or even a suggestion it is an order and one you'll obey for your own safety as well as your friends." Sesshô maru's voice would have been able to freeze water just now but Kagome didn't care.
Folding her arms before her, her whole composure told him she wouldn't do anything and would find a way home even if she had to walk. It was time to tell her this wasn't a game.
"girl you clearly don't understand the seriousness of this case, Naraku would love to get his hands on a girl like you and chances are he will find out about you any time and I'm told that you are quite aware of what he is capable."
Her composure didn't change. "Look girl..... You know what you do what you want it's not like I want to be stuck with a human in my house and if you want to sleep in a bed you better follow."
Taken aback by his sudden change Kagome trailed on behind him, maybe she should have taken his offer in option but the way he had told her and with that tune it just send her into a acute hit of stubbornness and now she had chosen she wasn't going to change her spots.
Nodding her head to conform that thought Kagome went into the room Sesshô maru was holding the door open, walking past him with Thunder all Kagome's thoughts turned to the bed waiting for her.
It didn't take her long to dispose of her jeans and sweater she would use her shirt as pajama. Thunder watched her crawl into bed and waited for her to settle down before jumping on the bed and crawl up at the feet end.
Soon Kagome was of into dreamland vaguely aware of Thunder snuggling up against her feet. It wasn't until four hours later that a half awake Kagome struggled out of her bed in search of the nearest toilet.
Hands outstretched to feel her way to the door Kagome didn't even bother to turn on a light. Half sleepwalking she soon found a bathroom with toilet a few minutes later she was on her way back to her room.
Eyes barely open, mind already on zero Kagome felt her way to her door opening it and going strait to her bed. Bumping her shins against the desired object Kagome crawled in feeling Thunders fur telling her the wolf had moved from the feet end to lying central but Kagome was just to sleepy to fix it.
"""" Sango woke up feeling like a million bucks, stretching and yawning she reluctantly left the bed she had to admit she never had slept in a bed so heavenly she was quite sure it was thanks to the bed that she slept so good.
Coming out of her bed Sango put on the cloths she had thrown on the ground last night then she went in search of a bathroom to clean herself up a bit then her next stop would be Kagome and breakfast.
Finding a bathroom wasn't too hard since the door stood wide open, splashing cold water in her face Sango felt refreshed, a shower would have to wait until they were back at the Robin Hood.
Pulling on her maroon overall Sango was all set for a new day, now to find Kagome. Walking through the hall she open the doors, by one room she looked a bit longer wishing she had a camera with her.
Miroku was sleeping curled up in a ball hugging his pillow against him like it was a life line; it presented an innocent picture so you almost forgot what a big pervert he could be sometimes.
Not wanting to wake him she closed the door quietly and went to the next room, the first thing she saw was Thunder lying on the bed his head held up high watching the door, he looked like a king overlooking his subjects.
Strangely enough Kagome was nowhere to be found well it was clear that she had been here her cloths were lying on the ground. Picking them up Sango looked up at the wolf; well she shrugged her shoulders it was worth a try.
"He boy where is Kagome, come on bring me to her." And sure enough at the mention of Kagome's name the brown animal took of bringing Sango to a closed door a bit further down the hall.
Thunder started scratching the door in an attempt to wake the girl in the room next to him Sango had a feeling of dread something wasn't right about this situation but she had this nasty feeling she wouldn't find out what it was until it was too late.
Inside Kagome crooked one eye open at the scratching softly mumbling under her breath she moved a bit then proceeded into using her feet to shove Thunder out of her bed a satisfying bump told her he had landed on the floor, turning around Kagome was al ready to sleep some more.
The scratching noise didn't stop and this time it woke Kagome up fully. The first thing she noticed was that the scratching came from outside her door but who had she than just pushed out of her bed?
Feeling a bit sick Kagome crawled to the end of her bed to see what she had pushed out of her bed. Her eyes took in white silk sweat pants, a naked well formed chest and a pair of angry golden eyes in a face with two stripes at each cheek and crescent moon on his forehead. All she could think before taking off was, oops.
Making a grab for the door Kagome almost forgot how to open it when she heard a growl coming from Sesshô maru, how did she ever end up in this situation it was beyond embarrassment not to mention quite unsettle ling.
Opening the door Kagome shot out the door, closing it just as quickly. Taking her cloths from a bewildered Sango Kagome set of towards the stairs putting her cloths on as best she could.
Bestowing one bewildered look on the door Sango set of in pursuit of Kagome behind her Thunder followed in the back Miroku came from his room spotting Sango he went after her. going down Sango debaded in herself to confront Kagome and try to get to her to talk what happened, but she decided not to at least not for now.
Kagome didn't stop her running until she was in the same room she had been last night, breakfast was already waiting on a table Kagome hadn't noticed last night. Sweat drops forming on her head Kagome stopped by the table uncertain what to do next.
The choice was taken from her when Sango and Miroku wondered in her friends sat down and started searching out what to have for breakfast, not wanting to make a fuss Kagome decided to join in hoping Sesshô maru wouldn't start a conversation about what happened at the breakfast table.
Upstairs Sesshô maru had trouble believing what just happened to him, not only did that female crawl in his bed she also had the nerve to kick him out of it to say something like this didn't even occur in his mind let alone happen Sesshô maru had a bit of trouble acknowledge what just happened.
Getting up from the ground he decided not to pursue the girl but he was going to make sure she was on the car taking her and her friends back to that tavern of hers no matter how important she was.
Disappearing in his private bathroom Sesshô maru dropped his pants for a quick shower to wash the scent of lavender and wild flower from his body his tail particular was drenched in her scent.
A few minutes later he emerged from his shower her scent still lingered but wasn't as prominent as it had been, picking one of his fluffy towels he used one to dry his hair and tail.
Disposing of the now drenched towel he picked up a new one to rub his body dry while walking to his closet to choose his cloths for today. Throwing the second towel away he settled on deep purple baggy trousers with a white shirt and dark bleu blouse to finish his assemble.
Swinging his tail over his left shoulder he was ready to go down for breakfast his last thought before leaving his room and going down was that he needed to order Jaken to clean his bed.
Coming into the living room where he had order Jaken yesterday to place the breakfast he found that the humans were well into there meal, his eyes fell on Kagome and he noticed that the girl turned bright red when she felt his gaze on her.
Then his look fell upon the wolf by her feet, he never suspected Kouga to go as far as to set one of his wolf on the task to protect the girl (and probably keep other males away) especially since his wolfs were known to dislike humans.
But then again this one didn't seemed to mind to be the guarding of a human girl, from the look of it the wild animal didn't want to be anywhere else than at the girls feet.
Going around the table Sesshô maru purposely choosing a seat opposite from Kagome and sure enough she was already turning red again deep inside Sesshô maru let out a laugh but outside nothing showed.
Kagome felt herself go red once again and for a brief moment she wondered if he was doing this on purpose but she chased the thought away. Trying to keep her thoughts on her food Kagome found herself confronted with images of a naked chest.
After chasing the image away for a third time Kagome was ready to bang her head on the counter just to get rit of the disturbing thought.
On either side of her Sango and Miroku were blissfully unaware of Kagome's problem, both were simply enjoying the food at least Sango was enjoying it until she felt a foot travel up her leg.
Not thinking Sango grabbed the first thing that she could find, which unfortunaly for Miroku was a can filled with orange juice. "You hentai when are you ever going to learn to keep your body to yourself." Sango flung the can towards his head Miroku tried to avoid it but didn't succeed completely.
Watching the orange juice drip out of his brown hair onto his cloths, neck and from there probably inside his cloths Sango could help but gloat. "Serve you right now you'll be sticky and unable to do anything about it until we're back in the Robin Hood, I hope you're itched to death before then."
Watching the whole happening with a bored face of some one who witnessed affairs like these happen on a regular bases, Kagome was only mildly interested at what Sango said since that sometimes changed along with the object used for throwing.
Sesshô maru hadn't even bothered to look up, instead he was counting down the time until the car that would take them all away would come it wouldn't be long. And sure enough he picked up the sounds of an engine with his youkai hearing.
Bless the world for its small miracles. "I'm sorry to interrupt your little debacle but your ride is arriving you better wait outside so you wont miss it." Sesshô maru was actually working hard to keep the urge from his voice.
Not waiting around Kagome shot out of her chair and towards the front door, Sango and Thunder followed her a bit slower, Sango kept throwing evil stares at Miroku who followed keeping his distance an innocent expression on his sticky orange face.
Kagome had reached the door and was already standing by the dirt road looking around for the car, when she felt a Thunder's from pressing against her leg she started absentmindly stroking his head.
Sango stepped outside and stopped in her tracks last night they only saw there surroundings by moonlight but now in the daylight she found that the house they had staid the night was situated in a striking environment.
A path leading to the dirt road was on both sides were lined with roses who bloomed even now in the winter season. The whole area was of course filled with trees but like the roses the trees were still a lush green, the whole place just gave you the feeling of being on a tropical island.
Slowly Sango started walking again keenly taking in the sights presented to her; finally she came to a stop besides Kagome and joined in watching for the car. Behind them Miroku decided not to come to close just yet.
After waiting for ten minutes Kagome had the nasty feeling that the demon had just told them that the car was coming to get them out of his house, Looking at Sango told her that asking her wouldn't help her at all. The other girl was constantly watching the monk to make sure that he didn't get any closer.
After waiting for twenty minutes Kagome was calling up the nerve to go back to the house and face Sesshô maru, she finally felt bold enough to start going back when she heard a car coming up behind her.
Glad that she wouldn't have to face the inu youkai Kagome turned around to face to coming car helping Sango in first when it stood still then going in herself so she would be sitting between Miroku and Sango.
Thunder was sandwiched between Miroku and Kagome, the wolf was wriggling to find a good position to lie, finally setting on half lying on Miroku with his behind and lying on Kagome with his front paws and head.
Kagome let out a sighed when the car started to move leaving the lovely house behind, beside her Sango threw a longing look at the trees and flowers and for the first time Kagome noticed the setting in which the house was placed.
"Wow forget lovely house this whole place is a dream, everything is still blooming. Will you look at that I never thought dreams existed." Kagome's voice was no louder than a whisper and she sounded wishful and longing.
Next to her Sango managed to catch the words from Kagome and agreed whole heartedly. "You say it girl, it's like a little paradise hidden away from the world outside I surely wouldn't mind staying here."
Smirking Kagome sat back go figure that Sango had found a way to listen in on the conversation last night but Kagome also knew that she wouldn't bother her with it until Kagome was ready to discus it and on this moment she was wondering again if she didn't make a mistake by letting her stubborn side get the better of her.
Then she thought of the disaster with her ending up in the wrong room and Kagome felt her face go red again, then again she probably be to ashamed to stay with the male now even if nothing serious happened it was after all the first time she ever woke up with a man in bed.
A/n: a poor Kagome I wonder if she'll ever be able to face Sesshô maru again without seeing those images in her head. Probably only until there are other images to replace that one (author grins evilly) well you all just tell me what you think of my story so far. And poor Sesshô maru that probably was the very first time that he was kicked out of his bed and by a girl no less.
And now on to the reviewers.
Hinoke: I'm glad you liked my little creation and let me tell you this is no random wolf he's quite smart and weird for one of his kind probably hanged around Kouga to much. As for the confusion I hope that this chapter explained it a little bit.