MG740: Okay everybody, the long awaited 5th chapter is here and we finally
get to see what Kagome's present is.
Yumi: I thought we were her next presents!
All the Servants: Shut up Yumi!
Inu-Yasha: In case you didn't notice idiot, this was supposed to be a surprise.
Yumi: Really? Even the 11 Sc—
All the Servants: Yumi!!!
Yumi: Okay, I'll shut up now.
MG740: *sweatdrop* Okay well now that that's spoiled, Sesshomaru will you do the disclaimer?
Sesshomaru: No
MG740: Sango?
Sango: Busy.
MG740: Shippo?
Shippo: -_-zzzzzz (he's asleep)
MG740: Will somebody do a damn disclaimer?!
Naraku: I'll do it. *clears throat* the sexy beast MG740 doesn't own Inu- Yasha, but she does own many lovely things and should own many more.
MG740: Thank you for the flattery, But you're still not getting my 10 Shikon no Tama shards.
Naraku: Damn.
MG740: Well now, on with the fic.
Chapter 5 12th gift—Loyal Servants
Kagome stopped dead in her tracks as she entered Kaede's house. Standing in the middle of the tiny hut, were 12 demons in uniforms. 2 dressed as cooks, 2 as caretakers, 4 as bodyguards, 2 as gardeners, and the last 2 as maids.
"What exactly is all of this?" Kagome asked just a little stunned.
"Don't ask us. They're for you," Sango said as she continued to eye her weapon in the corner. One wrong move and she was going to kill them all.
"For me?"
"Yes Lady Kagome. We are here to be your faithful servants," one of the maids said. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Yuri."
The bodyguards stepped forward next.
"Our names are Sugi, Sagi, Yumi and Yuki. We are the 4 centurions. We protect whomever we are assigned to," Sugi said as he introduced himself and his 3 brothers.
"The cooks were the next to introduce themselves. "We are Shinta and Ny, master chefs," they both said at the same time.
"I am Giru and this is Nadesca. We are caretakers."
Yuri elbowed her other counterpart. She had yet to introduce herself. "Forgive my rudeness lady Kagome. I am Shin-Ryu (pronounced Shin-Re-U)."
Kagome observed the last two. They looked almost identical. In fact, they were identical. 'But how...'
"I am a clone of Takiendo," the clone said as if reading her mind.
"Fine enough, but what is your name?" Inu-Yasha asked from his place in the corner.
"My name is Takiendo."
"But I thought you said his name was Takiendo," Inu-Yasha said.
"Did I not mention we were clones?" He asked.
"But..." Kagome started.
"We will know which one of us you want. Do not worry Lady Kagome," Takiendo1 said.
"And to answer your question, you are about to ask mistress Sango, we are telepaths. That is how we tell what you are thinking and about to say," Takiendo2 said.
Shippo looked as if his head was about to explode from the overload of names and between the Takiendos.
"We will make it easy on you (as well as the readers, and the authoress too). I will be known as Takiendo1 and he shall be Takiendo2."
"Thanks," Shippo said as he got one problem solved.
"But wait. I still don't understand," Kagome said as she looked at the demons. Some looked humanoid, most didn't. "You did say your are here to be my loyal servants, but who sent you?"
"We are not at liberty to tell you that mi lady," Shin-Ryu said as she bowed down to her mew mistress to show her sorry-ness for not being able to tell her.
"Well I say you had better tell us who you're from or you're all toast," Inu-Yasha threatened as he began to unsheathe Tetsaiga.
"SIT"
*Bang* Inu-Yasha's face went through the floor.
"So I have a secret admirer. Fair enough. I think I'll play along for a while," Kagome said, as she was excited at the thought of a secret admirer. 'He must be very rich if he can afford to give me 12 servants.'
"Oh yes, he is very rich and powerful," Takiendo1 said as he read her mind once again.
Inu-Yasha, who had gotten up a while ago, decided to ask a question. "Yuri, may I speak with you for a moment in private?" he asked her as he was going towards the opening.
"No you may not! Any question you have to ask me, you may ask in front of Lady Kagome," she screamed at him.
"Actually, he cannot ask that question in front of Lady Kagome," Takiendo2 said in a cautious voice to Yuri. Getting the hint, Yuri followed Inu- Yasha out the door.
They walked a good ways from the old house until they got to an open clearing.
Inu-Yahsa turned around and looked at Yuri. Yuri stared back at him. He then did something unexpected...He sniffed her.
Yuri stood there and was furious. How fare he sniff her as if she were some common bitch (meaning female dog) walking around. "Why you little—"
"I knew it. You and the others smell like Sesshomaru. He sent you didn't he?" Inu-Yasha asked as he crossed his arms stubbornly.
"Will you keep your voice down! Mi lady might here you!"
"Must you scream everything. I do have extra sensitive hearing. I could here a whisper from 3 miles away for crying outloud," he said as he started to head back.
"Wait, you won't tell mi lady about our lord will you?" Yuri asked scared that he would spill the secret.
"Nope. It's none of my business anyway."
"Good. Thank you lord Inu-Yasha," she said as she bowed to him.
"Yeah. Just do me a favor and never call me lord Inu-Yasha again. Inu- Yasha is fine enough."
"Of course Inu-Yasha," she said as she bowed her head.
As they walked back, Inu-Yasha was thinking silently to himself, 'So, who would have guessed it. Sesshomaru, full-blooded demon who supposedly hates humans, loves Kagome. A while ago, I would have been severely jealous of him. Now that Kikiyo and I are back together, I'm happy for him. Wait!' Inu-Yasha thought as he stopped dead in his tracks, 'could Kagome's mother have foreseen this? She did say that Kagome will find another to love.' He shrugged the thought off as pure coincidence and went on about his business as usual. **************************************************************************** **********
When Inu-Yasha got back, he discovered that everybody had adjusted nicely to the extra people in the hut. Shinta and Ny were preparing a hearty dinner while Yuri joined Shin-Ryu in cleaning.
Sugi, Sagi, Yumi and Yuki had spread out on all four sides of the hut to guard it. They didn't want anything to happen to their to lady.
Takiendo1 and 2 were helping Kaede plant some new herbs. And last, but not least, Giru and Nadesca kept the others company. A nice conversation was in the air until Inu-Yasha came in. Kagome got visibly stiff so much, that Miroku thought to ask a question.
"Hey, What's going on between you two? You seem to be avoiding each other lately."
Kagome, not being able to take anymore, stood up and said calmly, "why don't you ask Inu-Yasha and his new little whore Kikiyo." She left right after that.
All eyes turned to look at Inu-Yasha. He just sat there as if nothing had happened. When he still saw them looking at him, he looked up and said, "What?"
"You know what you mangy mutt!" Sango screamed at him. "What did you do to her?"
"I didn't do anything."
"Then why is she so mad and what does Kikiyo have to do with this?" Miroku asked.
Inu-Yasha looked around and saw everybody staring at him so he said, "I took her mother's advice and I followed my heart. I love Kikiyo and not Kagome. Do I wish us still friends? Of course. It's just that I didn't want to keep stinging her along. She deserves someone who will love her fully and it's not me. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go talk to her." And he left the hut.
"Is it just me, or has he grown up a lot?" Miroku asked.
"Yep," Sango said as she leaned on him. "I never thought of all people, he would change." Suddenly Sango felt something caressing her behind.
*SLAP*
"Some people, on the other hand, never grow up," Shippo said as he stood by Miroku, now lying on the ground with a huge handprint on his face. **************************************************************************** **********
Kagome kept walking. She didn't know why or even where she was going, but she just kept going.
'Just how could he do that to me anyway. I mean, I told him I loved him and that's how he repays me? The nerve of him!' Kagome was so furious, she didn't even notice when she walked into someone. She was about to apologize when she saw just who it was.
"You!" she spat at the person in disdain.
"Hello Kagome," Kikiyo said as she looked down at the girl.
"What do you want?" she asked.
"I actually came to see if you were alright. You seemed rather angry when you left a while ago."
"What did you expect from me when you took Inu-Yasha away form me. I told him I loved him and he runs into your arms," Kagome said, now crying.
"Kagome. It was for your own good," Kikiyo said looking Kagome in the eyes. "I used to despise Inu-Yasha for what happened al those years ago. Now, I bare no hatred for him...Only love. Inu-Yasha also feels the same way. It would not be fair of him to string you along knowing he could not give you all of his heart.
"She's right you know," Inu-Yasha said as he landed right beside Kagome. He turned her so they faced each other. "It's not fair to you that I would not give you all of me. You deserve much better. You deserve someone who truly loves you. I didn't mean for you to find out the way you did, but at leas now you know." He stopped and hugged her. "I'm sorry if I've caused you much pain from this."
Kagome now realized how true he was. It would be unfair to her if he would continue to do things like that. She hugged him back. "I'm sorry too Inu- Yasha. I'm actually happy for you and Kikiyo." She let go of him to turn and hug Kikiyo. "I'm glad you've changed. He really does love you."
"Thank you Kagome, for understanding," Kikiyo said as she hugged her back. "Shall we head back to my sister's hut now?"
"Okay," Kagome said as she smiled at her.
Inu-Yasha was about to head back with them, but his ears perked up at that moment. "You go on. I'll catch up."
"Okay sweetie," Kikiyo said as she and Kagome started walking and talking about modern Tokyo.
When the girls were far enough away, Inu-Yasha said, "You can come down now Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru jumped down from the trees and looked at his brother. "Did you have to hug my Kagome when you spoke to her?"
"No, I just wanted to tick you off," Inu-Yasha said smugly. "So do you actually think that 12 servants can win over her heart?"
"No, they are just a start. My other gifts shall."
"Heh. Don't kid yourself. She's not the type of girl that can be won over by material possessions Sess."
"Perhaps. But I will win her over eventually. I feel too strongly about her to let her slip away."
"Yeah, well just treat her right okay. I don't wanna have to hurt you now," Inu-Yasha said as he walked off to catch up to the girls.
Sesshomaru stood there for a moment before turning and leaving. 'I will treat her good dear brother. Just you watch.' And he disappeared back to his castle. **************************************************************************** **********
MG740: And there you have it! Another chapter done.
Sesshomaru: Exactly how much is all this gift giving costing me?
MG740: Well, if you actually calculate it, by the end of story, you should file for bankruptcy.
Sesshomaru: What?!!!
MG740: *sees Sess in a rage* Uh, I guess that's my cue to go. If I live through Sess' rage, I shall have another chapter up soon. Until then, gotta run!* Dashes off into the wind*
Sesshomaru: OH NO YOU DON'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET BACK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yumi: I thought we were her next presents!
All the Servants: Shut up Yumi!
Inu-Yasha: In case you didn't notice idiot, this was supposed to be a surprise.
Yumi: Really? Even the 11 Sc—
All the Servants: Yumi!!!
Yumi: Okay, I'll shut up now.
MG740: *sweatdrop* Okay well now that that's spoiled, Sesshomaru will you do the disclaimer?
Sesshomaru: No
MG740: Sango?
Sango: Busy.
MG740: Shippo?
Shippo: -_-zzzzzz (he's asleep)
MG740: Will somebody do a damn disclaimer?!
Naraku: I'll do it. *clears throat* the sexy beast MG740 doesn't own Inu- Yasha, but she does own many lovely things and should own many more.
MG740: Thank you for the flattery, But you're still not getting my 10 Shikon no Tama shards.
Naraku: Damn.
MG740: Well now, on with the fic.
Chapter 5 12th gift—Loyal Servants
Kagome stopped dead in her tracks as she entered Kaede's house. Standing in the middle of the tiny hut, were 12 demons in uniforms. 2 dressed as cooks, 2 as caretakers, 4 as bodyguards, 2 as gardeners, and the last 2 as maids.
"What exactly is all of this?" Kagome asked just a little stunned.
"Don't ask us. They're for you," Sango said as she continued to eye her weapon in the corner. One wrong move and she was going to kill them all.
"For me?"
"Yes Lady Kagome. We are here to be your faithful servants," one of the maids said. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Yuri."
The bodyguards stepped forward next.
"Our names are Sugi, Sagi, Yumi and Yuki. We are the 4 centurions. We protect whomever we are assigned to," Sugi said as he introduced himself and his 3 brothers.
"The cooks were the next to introduce themselves. "We are Shinta and Ny, master chefs," they both said at the same time.
"I am Giru and this is Nadesca. We are caretakers."
Yuri elbowed her other counterpart. She had yet to introduce herself. "Forgive my rudeness lady Kagome. I am Shin-Ryu (pronounced Shin-Re-U)."
Kagome observed the last two. They looked almost identical. In fact, they were identical. 'But how...'
"I am a clone of Takiendo," the clone said as if reading her mind.
"Fine enough, but what is your name?" Inu-Yasha asked from his place in the corner.
"My name is Takiendo."
"But I thought you said his name was Takiendo," Inu-Yasha said.
"Did I not mention we were clones?" He asked.
"But..." Kagome started.
"We will know which one of us you want. Do not worry Lady Kagome," Takiendo1 said.
"And to answer your question, you are about to ask mistress Sango, we are telepaths. That is how we tell what you are thinking and about to say," Takiendo2 said.
Shippo looked as if his head was about to explode from the overload of names and between the Takiendos.
"We will make it easy on you (as well as the readers, and the authoress too). I will be known as Takiendo1 and he shall be Takiendo2."
"Thanks," Shippo said as he got one problem solved.
"But wait. I still don't understand," Kagome said as she looked at the demons. Some looked humanoid, most didn't. "You did say your are here to be my loyal servants, but who sent you?"
"We are not at liberty to tell you that mi lady," Shin-Ryu said as she bowed down to her mew mistress to show her sorry-ness for not being able to tell her.
"Well I say you had better tell us who you're from or you're all toast," Inu-Yasha threatened as he began to unsheathe Tetsaiga.
"SIT"
*Bang* Inu-Yasha's face went through the floor.
"So I have a secret admirer. Fair enough. I think I'll play along for a while," Kagome said, as she was excited at the thought of a secret admirer. 'He must be very rich if he can afford to give me 12 servants.'
"Oh yes, he is very rich and powerful," Takiendo1 said as he read her mind once again.
Inu-Yasha, who had gotten up a while ago, decided to ask a question. "Yuri, may I speak with you for a moment in private?" he asked her as he was going towards the opening.
"No you may not! Any question you have to ask me, you may ask in front of Lady Kagome," she screamed at him.
"Actually, he cannot ask that question in front of Lady Kagome," Takiendo2 said in a cautious voice to Yuri. Getting the hint, Yuri followed Inu- Yasha out the door.
They walked a good ways from the old house until they got to an open clearing.
Inu-Yahsa turned around and looked at Yuri. Yuri stared back at him. He then did something unexpected...He sniffed her.
Yuri stood there and was furious. How fare he sniff her as if she were some common bitch (meaning female dog) walking around. "Why you little—"
"I knew it. You and the others smell like Sesshomaru. He sent you didn't he?" Inu-Yasha asked as he crossed his arms stubbornly.
"Will you keep your voice down! Mi lady might here you!"
"Must you scream everything. I do have extra sensitive hearing. I could here a whisper from 3 miles away for crying outloud," he said as he started to head back.
"Wait, you won't tell mi lady about our lord will you?" Yuri asked scared that he would spill the secret.
"Nope. It's none of my business anyway."
"Good. Thank you lord Inu-Yasha," she said as she bowed to him.
"Yeah. Just do me a favor and never call me lord Inu-Yasha again. Inu- Yasha is fine enough."
"Of course Inu-Yasha," she said as she bowed her head.
As they walked back, Inu-Yasha was thinking silently to himself, 'So, who would have guessed it. Sesshomaru, full-blooded demon who supposedly hates humans, loves Kagome. A while ago, I would have been severely jealous of him. Now that Kikiyo and I are back together, I'm happy for him. Wait!' Inu-Yasha thought as he stopped dead in his tracks, 'could Kagome's mother have foreseen this? She did say that Kagome will find another to love.' He shrugged the thought off as pure coincidence and went on about his business as usual. **************************************************************************** **********
When Inu-Yasha got back, he discovered that everybody had adjusted nicely to the extra people in the hut. Shinta and Ny were preparing a hearty dinner while Yuri joined Shin-Ryu in cleaning.
Sugi, Sagi, Yumi and Yuki had spread out on all four sides of the hut to guard it. They didn't want anything to happen to their to lady.
Takiendo1 and 2 were helping Kaede plant some new herbs. And last, but not least, Giru and Nadesca kept the others company. A nice conversation was in the air until Inu-Yasha came in. Kagome got visibly stiff so much, that Miroku thought to ask a question.
"Hey, What's going on between you two? You seem to be avoiding each other lately."
Kagome, not being able to take anymore, stood up and said calmly, "why don't you ask Inu-Yasha and his new little whore Kikiyo." She left right after that.
All eyes turned to look at Inu-Yasha. He just sat there as if nothing had happened. When he still saw them looking at him, he looked up and said, "What?"
"You know what you mangy mutt!" Sango screamed at him. "What did you do to her?"
"I didn't do anything."
"Then why is she so mad and what does Kikiyo have to do with this?" Miroku asked.
Inu-Yasha looked around and saw everybody staring at him so he said, "I took her mother's advice and I followed my heart. I love Kikiyo and not Kagome. Do I wish us still friends? Of course. It's just that I didn't want to keep stinging her along. She deserves someone who will love her fully and it's not me. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go talk to her." And he left the hut.
"Is it just me, or has he grown up a lot?" Miroku asked.
"Yep," Sango said as she leaned on him. "I never thought of all people, he would change." Suddenly Sango felt something caressing her behind.
*SLAP*
"Some people, on the other hand, never grow up," Shippo said as he stood by Miroku, now lying on the ground with a huge handprint on his face. **************************************************************************** **********
Kagome kept walking. She didn't know why or even where she was going, but she just kept going.
'Just how could he do that to me anyway. I mean, I told him I loved him and that's how he repays me? The nerve of him!' Kagome was so furious, she didn't even notice when she walked into someone. She was about to apologize when she saw just who it was.
"You!" she spat at the person in disdain.
"Hello Kagome," Kikiyo said as she looked down at the girl.
"What do you want?" she asked.
"I actually came to see if you were alright. You seemed rather angry when you left a while ago."
"What did you expect from me when you took Inu-Yasha away form me. I told him I loved him and he runs into your arms," Kagome said, now crying.
"Kagome. It was for your own good," Kikiyo said looking Kagome in the eyes. "I used to despise Inu-Yasha for what happened al those years ago. Now, I bare no hatred for him...Only love. Inu-Yasha also feels the same way. It would not be fair of him to string you along knowing he could not give you all of his heart.
"She's right you know," Inu-Yasha said as he landed right beside Kagome. He turned her so they faced each other. "It's not fair to you that I would not give you all of me. You deserve much better. You deserve someone who truly loves you. I didn't mean for you to find out the way you did, but at leas now you know." He stopped and hugged her. "I'm sorry if I've caused you much pain from this."
Kagome now realized how true he was. It would be unfair to her if he would continue to do things like that. She hugged him back. "I'm sorry too Inu- Yasha. I'm actually happy for you and Kikiyo." She let go of him to turn and hug Kikiyo. "I'm glad you've changed. He really does love you."
"Thank you Kagome, for understanding," Kikiyo said as she hugged her back. "Shall we head back to my sister's hut now?"
"Okay," Kagome said as she smiled at her.
Inu-Yasha was about to head back with them, but his ears perked up at that moment. "You go on. I'll catch up."
"Okay sweetie," Kikiyo said as she and Kagome started walking and talking about modern Tokyo.
When the girls were far enough away, Inu-Yasha said, "You can come down now Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru jumped down from the trees and looked at his brother. "Did you have to hug my Kagome when you spoke to her?"
"No, I just wanted to tick you off," Inu-Yasha said smugly. "So do you actually think that 12 servants can win over her heart?"
"No, they are just a start. My other gifts shall."
"Heh. Don't kid yourself. She's not the type of girl that can be won over by material possessions Sess."
"Perhaps. But I will win her over eventually. I feel too strongly about her to let her slip away."
"Yeah, well just treat her right okay. I don't wanna have to hurt you now," Inu-Yasha said as he walked off to catch up to the girls.
Sesshomaru stood there for a moment before turning and leaving. 'I will treat her good dear brother. Just you watch.' And he disappeared back to his castle. **************************************************************************** **********
MG740: And there you have it! Another chapter done.
Sesshomaru: Exactly how much is all this gift giving costing me?
MG740: Well, if you actually calculate it, by the end of story, you should file for bankruptcy.
Sesshomaru: What?!!!
MG740: *sees Sess in a rage* Uh, I guess that's my cue to go. If I live through Sess' rage, I shall have another chapter up soon. Until then, gotta run!* Dashes off into the wind*
Sesshomaru: OH NO YOU DON'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET BACK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!