Disclaimer: See first chapter.
Warning OOC Sesshoumaru in this chapter.
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Ch. 6: Fountain fun and Garden Agenda
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(Sesshoumaru)
'I suppose I should thank the female for her assistance, but how do I do it? It is easy enough to please Rin, but this human is an adult so I cannot treat her as I treat my little Rin. Hmm... Perhaps a visit to the butterfly garden would suffice. All females love the butterflies and the flowers. That shall work nicely. Now to go find her.'
Having forgotten that he still carried Rin in the crook of his arm the youkai lord began following the faint scent of the female so recently left in his care. He found her in the main courtyard by the fountain. She and Suya were splashing each other and laughing.
Clearing his throat he said, "Stop."
They both stopped and turned to acknowledge the lord's presence. Then they both exchanged a look, smirked evilly at the bewildered youkai lord, and splashed him with the fountain's water. Luckily Suya had rushed forward, grabbed Rin, and deposited her in the lord's chambers.
Sesshoumaru was thoroughly soaked. His silver/white hair hung limply. His kimono was plastered to his body. Water dripped from his damp hair and soaked kimono. His amber eyes narrowed dangerously. Nobody had ever dared do this to him. Suya bolted while Kagome stood her ground against the soaked youkai. The faintest of smirks crossed his face before he grabbed Kagome by the back of her kimono and chucked her in the large fountain. He walked over to the fountain, found Suya's scent, and prepared to track down the kitsune to give him the same treatment as the miko.
Before he could even take a step Kagome pulled him into the fountain with her. The water in the fountain was only three feet deep, but it was enough for a vengeful miko to successfully dunk one youkai lord.
Though he wouldn't admit it Sesshoumaru was enjoying himself immensely. The last time he had allowed himself the luxury of fun and idle play he had been a pup and his mother was still alive.
Kagome dunked him three times before he turned on her and lunged. Squealing in mock alarm she dove into the water and raced through. By the time he had caught up with the female she was halfway out of the fountain. Growling playfully at her attempt at escape he tackled her back into the fountain.
When she surfaced she said, "Oh yeah, take this, SIT!"
BLOOP! By the time the subduing spell wore off Kagome was halfway across the courtyard. Growling and cursing loudly about something along the lines of crafty vixen he used his superior speed and agility to bound after the female. Just as she entered one of the castle's many gardens Sesshoumaru caught up with her and pinned her to a wall. It was all play for them, that is until Jakken showed up.
"My lord, what are you doing!? Why are you all wet?"
It was then that the amber-eyed dog demon realized what had been happening, what he had allowed to happen. For a moment he had allowed his emotions full reign over his actions. All over a human female.
'Well that will not happen again.' He thought as he eased away from the miko he'd pinned to the wall and turned to his loyal servant.
Slightly shaking himself in an attempt to dislodge some of the water that encumbered him he said, "Leave me Jakken. Go tell the servants that I require dry clothes. I must teach our guest her place."
The frog youkai nodded then swiftly made his exit. No one left the lord waiting if they had a desire to live.
Sesshoumaru then turned back to face the equally wet female and said, "You'd best go change into some dry clothes. Suya and Rin are very fond of you and would be really vexed with me if you were to become ill."
He stood before her for a while longer as if contemplating something then bounded back towards the castle.
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(Kagome)
Kagome slumped against the wall as the youkai lord left her sight. Why had she never noticed before that his presence was truly such a memorable experience? He radiated power and cool confidence. He kept his emotions to himself and managed to keep them out of his expressive eyes.
Then there was the side of himself that he hid from the world. Though not a very social creature he still prized the friends he had. He was kind, caring, and nurturing when things concerned Rin. He was fiercely protective of those close to him. A very complex male.
Also a very impressive example of the male species. Tall, handsome, confident, and caring. He was also strong and had a set life. He also treated people close to him as people unless they were...well...Jakken. Unlike a certain hanyou she knew he assessed situations before addressing them and had not yet lost his temper.
Something that really bothered her was how acutely aware she had been of his nearness when he had pinned her to the wall. The warmth and silent strength he had radiated while that close to her had almost made her blush.
It was strange how intense he had seemed before Jakken had arrived. When the frog youkai had spoken he had seemed to retreat back behind the wall of indifference that he always hid behind. He had been opening himself to her and that had freaked him out beyond all measure. Yet the scene at the fountain and in the garden would not soon be forgotten.
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(Sesshoumaru)
'What in the seven pits of hell got into me?! I was bantering with her! Worse, I was actually starting to flirt with her! I will not succumb to the same weakness that got my father killed! I did not inherit his interest in humans! I did not!' He thought as he made his way to his room to change into dry clothes.
As he neared his chamber doors he heard the sound of giggling coming from within his room. Opening the door he saw that Rin had been brought to his room and that Suya was entertaining her. He also saw that his order for dry clothes hadn't been carried out.
He said, "Rin, go get me some dry clothes while I speak with Suya."
The child nodded then ran off to do as he had asked.
Growling at Suya he said, "Why did you leave her alone with me?! You know how much I despise all humans except for Rin! You deliberately left her behind knowing I'd not back off if she challenged me! Do you even know how embarrassed I was when Jakken saw me!"
Suya held up one hand in defense and said, "Calm down, m'lord. Was it truly that bad? I haven't seen you so happy since your mother was alive. Is the vixen not fun to be around? Is her presence not a memorable experience as well as a pleasure? My lord, with all due respect, I think what bothers you the most about all this is the fact that you enjoyed being around her today. She has little fear of you and her bold nature intrigues you. She isn't like most vixens in these parts and that caught your interest. She's free spirited and headstrong, but a very intelligent vixen. I think I did the right thing."
"Grr... Suya, you are meddling with something you neither understand nor are welcome to. Stay out of my business, especially my personal business."
He would have added a severe threat to his words, but Rin chose that moment to return with his dry clothes. After thanking the child and shooing Suya from the room the youkai lord set himself to peeling off his wet clothes so he could change into dry ones. The happenings of this day would never fade from his memory. Especially since the barest trace of her scent had his senses all on edge to find the next trace of it and compelled him to be near her.
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Warning OOC Sesshoumaru in this chapter.
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Ch. 6: Fountain fun and Garden Agenda
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(Sesshoumaru)
'I suppose I should thank the female for her assistance, but how do I do it? It is easy enough to please Rin, but this human is an adult so I cannot treat her as I treat my little Rin. Hmm... Perhaps a visit to the butterfly garden would suffice. All females love the butterflies and the flowers. That shall work nicely. Now to go find her.'
Having forgotten that he still carried Rin in the crook of his arm the youkai lord began following the faint scent of the female so recently left in his care. He found her in the main courtyard by the fountain. She and Suya were splashing each other and laughing.
Clearing his throat he said, "Stop."
They both stopped and turned to acknowledge the lord's presence. Then they both exchanged a look, smirked evilly at the bewildered youkai lord, and splashed him with the fountain's water. Luckily Suya had rushed forward, grabbed Rin, and deposited her in the lord's chambers.
Sesshoumaru was thoroughly soaked. His silver/white hair hung limply. His kimono was plastered to his body. Water dripped from his damp hair and soaked kimono. His amber eyes narrowed dangerously. Nobody had ever dared do this to him. Suya bolted while Kagome stood her ground against the soaked youkai. The faintest of smirks crossed his face before he grabbed Kagome by the back of her kimono and chucked her in the large fountain. He walked over to the fountain, found Suya's scent, and prepared to track down the kitsune to give him the same treatment as the miko.
Before he could even take a step Kagome pulled him into the fountain with her. The water in the fountain was only three feet deep, but it was enough for a vengeful miko to successfully dunk one youkai lord.
Though he wouldn't admit it Sesshoumaru was enjoying himself immensely. The last time he had allowed himself the luxury of fun and idle play he had been a pup and his mother was still alive.
Kagome dunked him three times before he turned on her and lunged. Squealing in mock alarm she dove into the water and raced through. By the time he had caught up with the female she was halfway out of the fountain. Growling playfully at her attempt at escape he tackled her back into the fountain.
When she surfaced she said, "Oh yeah, take this, SIT!"
BLOOP! By the time the subduing spell wore off Kagome was halfway across the courtyard. Growling and cursing loudly about something along the lines of crafty vixen he used his superior speed and agility to bound after the female. Just as she entered one of the castle's many gardens Sesshoumaru caught up with her and pinned her to a wall. It was all play for them, that is until Jakken showed up.
"My lord, what are you doing!? Why are you all wet?"
It was then that the amber-eyed dog demon realized what had been happening, what he had allowed to happen. For a moment he had allowed his emotions full reign over his actions. All over a human female.
'Well that will not happen again.' He thought as he eased away from the miko he'd pinned to the wall and turned to his loyal servant.
Slightly shaking himself in an attempt to dislodge some of the water that encumbered him he said, "Leave me Jakken. Go tell the servants that I require dry clothes. I must teach our guest her place."
The frog youkai nodded then swiftly made his exit. No one left the lord waiting if they had a desire to live.
Sesshoumaru then turned back to face the equally wet female and said, "You'd best go change into some dry clothes. Suya and Rin are very fond of you and would be really vexed with me if you were to become ill."
He stood before her for a while longer as if contemplating something then bounded back towards the castle.
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(Kagome)
Kagome slumped against the wall as the youkai lord left her sight. Why had she never noticed before that his presence was truly such a memorable experience? He radiated power and cool confidence. He kept his emotions to himself and managed to keep them out of his expressive eyes.
Then there was the side of himself that he hid from the world. Though not a very social creature he still prized the friends he had. He was kind, caring, and nurturing when things concerned Rin. He was fiercely protective of those close to him. A very complex male.
Also a very impressive example of the male species. Tall, handsome, confident, and caring. He was also strong and had a set life. He also treated people close to him as people unless they were...well...Jakken. Unlike a certain hanyou she knew he assessed situations before addressing them and had not yet lost his temper.
Something that really bothered her was how acutely aware she had been of his nearness when he had pinned her to the wall. The warmth and silent strength he had radiated while that close to her had almost made her blush.
It was strange how intense he had seemed before Jakken had arrived. When the frog youkai had spoken he had seemed to retreat back behind the wall of indifference that he always hid behind. He had been opening himself to her and that had freaked him out beyond all measure. Yet the scene at the fountain and in the garden would not soon be forgotten.
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(Sesshoumaru)
'What in the seven pits of hell got into me?! I was bantering with her! Worse, I was actually starting to flirt with her! I will not succumb to the same weakness that got my father killed! I did not inherit his interest in humans! I did not!' He thought as he made his way to his room to change into dry clothes.
As he neared his chamber doors he heard the sound of giggling coming from within his room. Opening the door he saw that Rin had been brought to his room and that Suya was entertaining her. He also saw that his order for dry clothes hadn't been carried out.
He said, "Rin, go get me some dry clothes while I speak with Suya."
The child nodded then ran off to do as he had asked.
Growling at Suya he said, "Why did you leave her alone with me?! You know how much I despise all humans except for Rin! You deliberately left her behind knowing I'd not back off if she challenged me! Do you even know how embarrassed I was when Jakken saw me!"
Suya held up one hand in defense and said, "Calm down, m'lord. Was it truly that bad? I haven't seen you so happy since your mother was alive. Is the vixen not fun to be around? Is her presence not a memorable experience as well as a pleasure? My lord, with all due respect, I think what bothers you the most about all this is the fact that you enjoyed being around her today. She has little fear of you and her bold nature intrigues you. She isn't like most vixens in these parts and that caught your interest. She's free spirited and headstrong, but a very intelligent vixen. I think I did the right thing."
"Grr... Suya, you are meddling with something you neither understand nor are welcome to. Stay out of my business, especially my personal business."
He would have added a severe threat to his words, but Rin chose that moment to return with his dry clothes. After thanking the child and shooing Suya from the room the youkai lord set himself to peeling off his wet clothes so he could change into dry ones. The happenings of this day would never fade from his memory. Especially since the barest trace of her scent had his senses all on edge to find the next trace of it and compelled him to be near her.
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