Chapter 26: Samurai Festival
-Kag's pov-
It was strange; giving a tour of Tokyo to the once ruler of it… As we got a few miles away from the shrine, I noticed that everyone was wearing traditional clothes: Kimonos and masks. As I kept wondering, I asked Sesshoumaru to stop for a while so I can ask someone of what was going on. He just nodded.
We stopped right at a fish-ball stand.
"Um… excuse me, mister, but what's going on?" I asked indicating to everyone who was wearing kimonos. The man, who looked like he was at his late 30's smiled and said, "Don't you know? We're gonna have the Samurai Festival. That's why I built the stand here. More people, more money."
"Oh my gosh! I totally forgot! I thought it was next week!" I exclaimed. The Samurai Festival was today?!
"Nope, it's today." he said. "Well, thanks, mister!" I said smiling thankfully and bowed. He nodded and said, "sure, no problem." And we went on our way.
"Oh my gosh, the samurai festival is today?! I totally forgot!" I thought out loud.
"Samurai Festival…" I heard from beside me. Oh, yeah, Sesshoumaru probably doesn't know about that. I sneaked a peak at him and found him staring blankly at the path before him, mulling over the two words.
"Do you know what that is, Sesshoumaru?" he looked at me as I inquired. I smiled a little, still looking straight ahead. "It's the day when the Japanese Samurai's showed how much they loved their nation." I finally looked at him to see of his reaction. Only to see a raised brow and golden eyes focused on me. I blushed a little, not being used to the intensity of his gaze.
"They fought with the government to uphold the traditions of Japan. They fought the corrupt government. The government then was corrupted because of the Americans. The Americans were from the west and had great knowledge of everything." I looked again forward an adoring gaze in my eyes.
"And the great thing about it was that they won…with the help of one…American Samurai."
"What of the Japanese…" he said. It was amazing how he made it sound more like a statement than a question.
"They fought with bravery and strength. The government and soldiers witnessed the Samurais' might. But the Japanese Samurais died. It was quite ironic actually," I smiled sadly, "when the leader of the Samurais finally died and the only one left was the American Samurai, that was when they saw that the Samurais were right. They stopped their firing and they bowed down to the American Samurai holding the body of the Samurais' leader in his arms." Instantly I felt the pity churn my stomach painfully.
"It's sad…very sad…" I whispered.
"And now, you commemorate these Samurais by giving them a festival…"
I smiled, "Yeah, something like that." Instantly, my mood lightened up as I mustered up my best smile.
"Hey," I started, stepping in front of him with that smile. "In the Samurai Festival we have to wear Kimonos and such! Oh… I guess we shouldn't have left your kimono, should we?" I said silently reprimanding myself. As I looked at him, I kept wondering, his markings… were they only for royal youkais? So that other youkais may know that he was royalty? Too bad I couldn't cover it up with make-up. I don't have any. I don't like wearing make-up, so I never bothered to buy one.
Suddenly, people from behind us started screaming and I could hear my name being called. I looked past Sesshoumaru and he looked back, all I saw was a cloud of dust and a speeding bike with a…
"GRANDPA?!" I said disbelieving. He looked mad! He stopped in front of Sesshoumaru and me with a screech. An ear piercing screech. I looked at Sesshoumaru and almost laughed! His tail, which came from behind him, (I don't know where from exactly Coz of his hair.) was… it's usual fluffiness became sharp looking fur! It's like when I scared buyo! I laughed inwardly! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!
But back to the matter at hand, I looked at grandpa and asked, "Grandpa, what're you doing here?"
"Kagome-chan," he started as he brought out a plastic paper-bag from behind him, "I don't want the clothes of a Youkai in my shrine!" he pushed the bag into my arms and I 'oomf'Ed, catching the heavy thing. I looked at the place where he was supposed to be but found him already heading back to the shrine. I sighed, this is so embarrassing! I just wanted to shrink!
"Okay, so now that THAT'S over with, let's go try and find MY kimono." I said holding the plastic paper-bag's handle. Ouch. It was heavy, VERY HEAVY! I felt like my arms were being ripped apart. I struggled to keep my posture up. I was actually getting the hang of it when suddenly; Sesshoumaru took it from me. He swung it over his free shoulder, the one without the tail, and said,
"I was not taught to stand by while others are in need." He said not looking at me and turning to walk again. Aw, that was sweet! I smiled. I guess there IS a gentleman in him after all! I ran to his side and walked in haste to keep up. A smile became plastered on my face.
"I guess whoever your teacher is, he was a great person." I said smiling at him. But my smile turned to a frown when I clearly saw a scowl on his face. "No, he wasn't." my eyebrows knitted together.
"But I thought-"
"He betrayed my mother for another, a human nonetheless." His eyes narrowed in anger. So that was why he hated humans so much. I didn't know what to say. I wanted to say that I was sorry for him, but it was way too cheesy. It was something only done in the television. But what else was there to say? A long silence endured and I just couldn't muster the words to say.
"I-I'm so sorry…" I said looking down in shame, stopping my feet from walking anymore. I was the reason he remembered his heartache…I caused an old wound to reopen!
My eyes widened in surprise when I saw a pearly white palm in front of my face. I looked up at him and saw… nothing. What did he want me to do? I looked at his hand and touched his palm. And I felt the warmth of his hand. He closed his hand into a fist, holding mine in it. I blushed.
"You are too slow…" he said walking again, only now, with me close behind… holding his hand.
-Sesshy's pov-
I watched and flared as I saw their little scene! I gritted my teeth in anger. Who did he think he was, holding her hand like that?! He had no right! He was just a look-alike of me! Except, he had those henna markings on his face. I drove slowly and silently beside the sidewalk across from them. I am not favoring their little fiasco! Not one bit!
My fists tightened on the steering wheel. A growl emanating from my throat. All I wanted to do was get out there and pull her away from him. 'Don't you dare touch her!' that was what I would say! Wait… how come I am feeling like this? So angry, so annoyed? How come I feel this way? And how come I, Sesshoumaru, am so enraged by that man's actions! It was not like I was her boyfriend or anything! It was not as if we had a relationship or anything! So how come I am feeling this way?! My eyebrows knitted together as I sunk into my train of thoughts: until my cellphone rang. I took it out of my pocket and looked at the caller I.D. it was… Masatsumi? I answered the phone and said,
"Masatsumi?"
"Uh…hi Sesshoumaru. I was just wondering if you had anything to do for today…"came her nervous voice. I inwardly sighed.
"I'm sorry, Masatsumi-san but I am busy." I tried hard to sound formal yet kind. She was a pleasant girl, yes, but I was not interested.
"Oh…okay, thanks for your time. Bye…" she said, loneliness clear in her tone. Once I heard the disconnecting line, I sighed. Not another one!
I looked at where I last saw the two and found them no longer there. 'Damn!' I cursed in my head. I started driving on, looking for any sign of either one of them. 'Damn!' I cursed again.
-Sessho's pov-
We walked into the small concrete-made hut that had lights as bright as the stars on the ceiling. The onna had explained them to be light bulbs. And the hut was a store for kimonos. As we entered, I could see many colorful kimonos; kimonos that were only fit for royal princesses. Yet I had to stop my self from wrinkling my nose, caused by the headache-causing smell of painted clothes. (I don't know what it's called but it's the horrible smell in a store for those people with sensitive noses.) Immediately, I felt myself become light-headed.
"Ohaio gozaimasuta!" Came the cheery voice of another human wench! She had paint of red on her lips and lavender violet on her eyelids. Her cheeks were rosy pink and her eyelashes looked painted as well. Her hair was auburn and tied up in a ponytail. Kagome simply smiled and replied an 'Ohaio'
"Um… may I browse around here? I'm looking for something that'll fit me." she said.
"Oh, we have something that'll fit you just finely, and it will also make you look like a true hime!" A man from behind the woman said, coming towards us with a sly grin. I could feel my muscles tense. This man… he smelled familiar. He seemed familiar somehow.
I could clearly see Kagome's blush towards the compliment. The man was tall and lean. He had black flowing hair tied in a style the same as mine. And almost red colored brown eyes. His sly grin never leaving his pale skinned face. The man was fair looking but I could smell his familiar scent. It was very familiar. I narrowed my eyes in suspicion.
"Karuga-san, would you mind getting our new midnight cherry-blossom kimono." He said not turning to the woman but keeping his eyes on… Kagome… I could feel a growl coming up from my throat. But I quickly stopped myself.
"Hai, manager." She said bowing and going to get the said item.
"Oh, please, I'm not looking for anything THAT expensive. Just a nice kimono for tonight." She said with a friendly smile.
"Oh, well if it is only for tonight and you don't have much money, then I will lend it to you." Kagome immediately brightened and exclaimed, "REALLY?!" but she quickly calmed herself and cleared her throat. "Oh, well, what's the price?" she said.
"Your name." He said, his sly grin widening to show his ivory teeth. My fists clenched in anger. What was he trying to do?!
She blushed and averted her eyes nervously, her hand tucking an imaginary stray strand of hair behind her ear. "K-Kagome…"
"It's a pleasure to meet you Kagome-san. I am Kanaru Ginoumo. I hope to see you again in other…" he glanced my way and back to her "circumstances…" he smiled.
Behind him came the woman he addressed as Karuga with a folded kimono in her arms. She smiled and bowed at us and held up the kimono for us to see.
The dress was cream-colored with Sakura petals decorating it all over. The obi was a blood red color, a beautiful shade of red indeed. I could see from the corner of my eye that Kagome was greatly pleased at the sight of the kimono.
"Hah! It's so Kirei!!!" she squealed in pure admiration. (Kirei: beautiful)
"Fitting for a beautiful woman such as yourself." Said the annoying manager named Kanaru. My blood boiled almost to its limit! It consisted of all my strength to stop myself from ripping him to pieces.
"Arigatou!" Kagome said touching the soft fabric of the kimono. "It must cost a whole lot! Don't you think so, Sesshoumaru?" she said inquiring to this Sesshoumaru. I nodded my agreement.
"Would you like to try it on, ma'am?" Karuga said giving way for Kagome to sight a small cubicle. "The dressing room is right this way, ma'am." Kagome nodded and walked into the cubicle. Karuga handed her the apparels and she closed the door. The door behind us opened and a few female wenches came. Their scents were crossing the line of putrid! Karuga tended to them quickly: leaving only this Sesshoumaru and the annoying Kanaru.
"So, you're the great Sesshoumaru." I heard. I turned to him and only looked down at his slight lack of height compared to this Sesshoumaru.
"I heard about your father's wealthy companies. You're father must be a very hard worker." He must be indicating to me as my reincarnation. I nodded and turned to look at the female wenches peeking through the corner of their eyes to sight me. When I caught their eye, they blushed and talked about it to each other. Giggling so annoyingly. I looked on in disgust. I'd rather be disgusted with those females than the sly grin of that annoying manager.
"But one thing bothers me…" he said, and I turned unwillingly to look at him. "How come YOU'RE with such an ordinary person like Kagome-san. With your status, you must meet many richer women." Was he truly trying to annoy me, or did it come naturally to him? I know what he meant! He meant for me to leave Kagome and find another much better woman. So that when I leave, he comes. It was very obvious.
"I do not favor extravagant women. I'd prefer the simple ones." I said truthfully. Extravagant women were too needy; for money, attention, material items, and so much more. Many female youkai princesses were like such. It only proved to aggravate and irritate me. But then this Sesshoumaru met Kagome…
"Oh, I see. So you and Kagome-san are together?" I looked at him with a raised brow. Us?
"No." I said looking back to the closed door of he cubicle. Which was soon opened to introduce….
"What d'you think?" she asked shyly, a blush on her cheeks. She was beautiful. Utterly breathe taking. But I would never say so.
"Fine." I said plainly, keeping my neutral façade on.
"You look wonderful, Kagome-san!" said Kanaru. And Kagome seemed to respond to his 'compliment' with a smile. This only made me enraged inside at the man beside me.
"Arigatou. I don't think I'm really allowed to borrow this, though. It's too beautiful." She said walking forward.
"But I am the owner. I am able to allow anyone to borrow it for only a short while. And besides, I'd be offended if you don't accept it. Consider it as a hello gift." He said smiling that smile once again. How utterly disgusting!
"Sesshoumaru, you can change in the dressing room. I'll just wait here." She smiled. I nodded, even though the thought of leaving them alone was irritating, I would rather wear my old apparels rather than these pants, which are too heavy.
-Kag's pov-
As Sesshoumaru closed the door of the dressing room, Kanaru-san excused himself because he had more customers to attend to. And as I waited there… doing nothing…I decided to look around. Maybe I'd be lucky enough as to find something interesting. I touched the fabric of my dress again and couldn't help but feel flattered for getting the privilege to wear such an extravagant kimono. It was hardly fitting for me. It should be for someone who was refined, cultured, and practically perfect in every way!
'Kikyou…' the thought of her came. Yes… someone like Kikyou would fit this dress perfectly. She was perfect in Inu-yasha's eyes and for all I know…maybe she was…maybe I'm just too blinded by jealousy as to see the real Kikyou? But then the pictures of all the times she tried to hurt me flashed in my mind.
"Nope. Not gonna happen." I smiled at my own wild imagination. Kikyou would be nice to me? Kikyou and me? Being friends? HA! She'd rather die again!
Just then I felt a strong impulse to look up. And so I did. And I couldn't believe what I saw.
"Inu-yasha…" it was Inu-yasha! Standing outside of the window! He was looking away but I can see his features! He was wearing…jeans and a red jacket? What the? I don't know what happened but then I started running to get to him. When I stepped outside, I held onto the side of the window to stop myself from running all the way to the next street. I didn't know what I was doing but when I stopped, my body directed my head to look where I saw him.
"Inu-ya…" where? Where'd he go? He was there a minute ago! But now all I saw was people walking, talking and buying stuff! What the heck happened? 'That was weird!' I thought to myself. I could swear I saw Inu-yasha! But how did he-
"Kagome?" I got snapped out of my reverie when I heard a woman's voice behind me. When I looked…
"Hitomi-san! How nice to see you!" it's such a surprise! I looked Hitomi over and saw that she was wearing a rose red Kimono with a black obi that had a red thorn rose imprinted around her waist. Her hair was tied up in a bun and had chopsticks in them. And she was wearing a pink lip-gloss, making her lips red and sparkly. (That happens to me too! When I wear lip-gloss, my lips turn red)
"Nice to see you too, Kagome-san! Are you here with anyone?" she asked. Then right then and there, Sesshoumaru came out from the shop and I saw that he had taken off the ribbon as well, making his hair flow down. Oh no! How am I supposed to explain this?!
"Hey, Secho-kun, cool wig! How about that?! That is so awesome! It looks so real!" she said touching his hair in a flowing motion. "And I like what you've done with the henna!" she said touching hiss marking with feather-light fingers. And I know how irritated he gets when others touch him so I was about to get her to stop when…
"Arigatou…" oh my Kami, did he just say that? I must be really imagining things! I must be hungry.
"Um… I'm kinda hungry, guys." I said shyly.
"Hey, no prob.! This restaurant I'm working for is perfect for eating! The food is great!" she said excitedly.
"I didn't know you were working." I said in bewilderment.
"Hai!" she smiled and nodded. "Come on let's go!" she said pulling my hand. I was caught by surprise so I 'woah'Ed and started pulling on Sesshoumaru's sleeve. I can't take my eyes off of a deadly youkai now, can I?
Later…
Music started filling the whole restaurant as the band started to play.
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dorootdoroo
dorururu- houh
doouuoh… duruduro oho
I've been with you boy, for years; it's quite a while
And getting too sensual is really not my style
You know I love you and I like it just like this
But sometimes I feel like giving you more than just a kiss
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I cheered as Hitomi sang on the stage and the band played on. Who would've known that Hitomi sang in this restaurant.
She got us seats near the window where we could view the garden. The restaurant was filled with all the delicious aromas ever!
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But baby it's wrong
Baby it's not my kinda game
If I give it you now,
Our love will never be the same
It won't be long
We gotta play our love just right
I know you know the time will come
But baby for tonight,
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Hitomi started swinging her hips, shifting her weight on one foot to the other. Her one free hand was patting the beat of the song on her lap and her voice was so angelic!
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Let's take it slow, (so slow)
Anywhere you wanna go
Baby for you I'll lay it on the line
You ought to know, (I know)
Boy I ain't got nowhere to go
But baby to you, only to you
We gotta take it real slow
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I looked beside me and found that Sesshoumaru was listening intently to her singing. I wouldn't blame him! Hitomi's voice was proof enough that she should be discovered and put up against Christina Aguillera! And I bet Hitomi would win!
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When we get together
You know I feel the fire
Burns up inside me
You're the natural desire
I know that you feel it too
I know you're full of love
Been dreamin' about it
And the fire starts to grow
But baby it's wrong
Baby it's not my kinda game
If I give it to you now
Our love will never be the same
It won't be long
We gotta play our love just right
I know you know the time will come
But baby for tonight,
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She lifted her hands and expressed her words with them. Her face with a sly grin synced with the emotion of the song
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Let's take it slow, (so slow)
Anywhere you wanna go
Baby for you I'll lay it on the line
You ought to know, (I know)
Boy I ain't got nowhere to go
But baby to you, only to you
We gotta take it real slow
I know tomorrow it will still be you and me
Savin' it all for you especially
Trust in me baby, when I say this to you
If we wait a little longer our love will be forever true, so
Let's take it slow, (so slow)
Anywhere you wanna go
Baby for you I'll lay it on the line
You ought to know, (I know)
Boy I ain't got nowhere to go
But baby to you, only to you
We gotta take it real slow
(so slow)
Anywhere you wanna go
Baby for you I'll lay it on the line
You ought to know, (I know)
Boy I ain't got nowhere to go
But baby to you, only to you
We gotta take it real slow
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The people in the restaurant cheered and clapped and Hitomi smiled and bowed.
"Please enjoy your food and thank you very much!" Hitomi said and left the stage. She walked to us and I clapped once again.
"You were so great Hitomi-san!" I said.
"Arigatou, Kagome-san." She said sitting along with us. She looked at Sesshoumaru and smiled while Sesshoumaru nodded.
"Hey, Hitomi, why don't you introduce us to your friends?" A man from behind her said. He was tall with orange hair. He had green eyes and a huge grin plastered on his face.
"Oh, yeah! Kagome, Sesshoumaru, this is Siffou! He's my guitarist and he's also my lead singer."
"Yo!" he said in a salute and a wink. I, for one, thought it was kinda cute! I couldn't help but giggle. Sesshoumaru just nodded. He actually reminded me of little Shippou!
"Hey, Hitomi, introduce us too!" two more men came.
"Oh, all right!" she said aggravation in her tone but a smile on her face. "This is Jean, he's my pianist." He smiled at me and I saw that he had blonde hair neatly combed to a nice posture and his eyes were sky blue. He was handsome. "And this is Shitou, he's my drummer." This guy had black messy hair that reached to his shoulder and Hazel-brown eyes
"Nice to meet you all." I smiled. Sesshoumaru just nodded. I raised my eyebrow at him. What is it with him and nodding his head?!
'CLABAKAJANCG!!!'
"What the-" Siffou said as we all turned to look behind and see that kids have been playing with their instruments!
"Hey! Don't do that!" said Siffou.
"Don't touch that, kid!" Shitou exclaimed running to the children and lifting them off of the instruments. Siffou came and helped. A lot of children ran around screaming and laughing and the guys chased them with an annoyed smile.
"I think the guys need some help. Would you two be all right?" Hitomi said standing beside Jean and looking at us.
"Don't worry about it! We'll be here when you come back." I said.
"Thanks. Come on Jean, let's go help the kids." She winked and Jean laughed a little. They both walked to the members and the kids, catching them as if they were all just playing.
"Hitomi…" I heard Sesshoumaru say. I looked at him.
"What?" I asked.
"Her scent… was incredibly similar to that of Rin's…" he said still looking at them.
"Really?" I asked. What could that mean? "Then, do you think that Hitomi may be related to Rin?"
"No."
"Then what DO you think?"
"There are also great similarities to their features." He couldn't possibly be saying that…
"No way! It can't be! I mean how could she have survived for 500 years?" his eyebrows furrowed and he looked as if greatly disturbed. Soon enough we fell into silence. but what occupied my mind the most was that… why did I hallucinate about Inu-yasha in modern Japan?
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-Kag's pov-
It was strange; giving a tour of Tokyo to the once ruler of it… As we got a few miles away from the shrine, I noticed that everyone was wearing traditional clothes: Kimonos and masks. As I kept wondering, I asked Sesshoumaru to stop for a while so I can ask someone of what was going on. He just nodded.
We stopped right at a fish-ball stand.
"Um… excuse me, mister, but what's going on?" I asked indicating to everyone who was wearing kimonos. The man, who looked like he was at his late 30's smiled and said, "Don't you know? We're gonna have the Samurai Festival. That's why I built the stand here. More people, more money."
"Oh my gosh! I totally forgot! I thought it was next week!" I exclaimed. The Samurai Festival was today?!
"Nope, it's today." he said. "Well, thanks, mister!" I said smiling thankfully and bowed. He nodded and said, "sure, no problem." And we went on our way.
"Oh my gosh, the samurai festival is today?! I totally forgot!" I thought out loud.
"Samurai Festival…" I heard from beside me. Oh, yeah, Sesshoumaru probably doesn't know about that. I sneaked a peak at him and found him staring blankly at the path before him, mulling over the two words.
"Do you know what that is, Sesshoumaru?" he looked at me as I inquired. I smiled a little, still looking straight ahead. "It's the day when the Japanese Samurai's showed how much they loved their nation." I finally looked at him to see of his reaction. Only to see a raised brow and golden eyes focused on me. I blushed a little, not being used to the intensity of his gaze.
"They fought with the government to uphold the traditions of Japan. They fought the corrupt government. The government then was corrupted because of the Americans. The Americans were from the west and had great knowledge of everything." I looked again forward an adoring gaze in my eyes.
"And the great thing about it was that they won…with the help of one…American Samurai."
"What of the Japanese…" he said. It was amazing how he made it sound more like a statement than a question.
"They fought with bravery and strength. The government and soldiers witnessed the Samurais' might. But the Japanese Samurais died. It was quite ironic actually," I smiled sadly, "when the leader of the Samurais finally died and the only one left was the American Samurai, that was when they saw that the Samurais were right. They stopped their firing and they bowed down to the American Samurai holding the body of the Samurais' leader in his arms." Instantly I felt the pity churn my stomach painfully.
"It's sad…very sad…" I whispered.
"And now, you commemorate these Samurais by giving them a festival…"
I smiled, "Yeah, something like that." Instantly, my mood lightened up as I mustered up my best smile.
"Hey," I started, stepping in front of him with that smile. "In the Samurai Festival we have to wear Kimonos and such! Oh… I guess we shouldn't have left your kimono, should we?" I said silently reprimanding myself. As I looked at him, I kept wondering, his markings… were they only for royal youkais? So that other youkais may know that he was royalty? Too bad I couldn't cover it up with make-up. I don't have any. I don't like wearing make-up, so I never bothered to buy one.
Suddenly, people from behind us started screaming and I could hear my name being called. I looked past Sesshoumaru and he looked back, all I saw was a cloud of dust and a speeding bike with a…
"GRANDPA?!" I said disbelieving. He looked mad! He stopped in front of Sesshoumaru and me with a screech. An ear piercing screech. I looked at Sesshoumaru and almost laughed! His tail, which came from behind him, (I don't know where from exactly Coz of his hair.) was… it's usual fluffiness became sharp looking fur! It's like when I scared buyo! I laughed inwardly! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!
But back to the matter at hand, I looked at grandpa and asked, "Grandpa, what're you doing here?"
"Kagome-chan," he started as he brought out a plastic paper-bag from behind him, "I don't want the clothes of a Youkai in my shrine!" he pushed the bag into my arms and I 'oomf'Ed, catching the heavy thing. I looked at the place where he was supposed to be but found him already heading back to the shrine. I sighed, this is so embarrassing! I just wanted to shrink!
"Okay, so now that THAT'S over with, let's go try and find MY kimono." I said holding the plastic paper-bag's handle. Ouch. It was heavy, VERY HEAVY! I felt like my arms were being ripped apart. I struggled to keep my posture up. I was actually getting the hang of it when suddenly; Sesshoumaru took it from me. He swung it over his free shoulder, the one without the tail, and said,
"I was not taught to stand by while others are in need." He said not looking at me and turning to walk again. Aw, that was sweet! I smiled. I guess there IS a gentleman in him after all! I ran to his side and walked in haste to keep up. A smile became plastered on my face.
"I guess whoever your teacher is, he was a great person." I said smiling at him. But my smile turned to a frown when I clearly saw a scowl on his face. "No, he wasn't." my eyebrows knitted together.
"But I thought-"
"He betrayed my mother for another, a human nonetheless." His eyes narrowed in anger. So that was why he hated humans so much. I didn't know what to say. I wanted to say that I was sorry for him, but it was way too cheesy. It was something only done in the television. But what else was there to say? A long silence endured and I just couldn't muster the words to say.
"I-I'm so sorry…" I said looking down in shame, stopping my feet from walking anymore. I was the reason he remembered his heartache…I caused an old wound to reopen!
My eyes widened in surprise when I saw a pearly white palm in front of my face. I looked up at him and saw… nothing. What did he want me to do? I looked at his hand and touched his palm. And I felt the warmth of his hand. He closed his hand into a fist, holding mine in it. I blushed.
"You are too slow…" he said walking again, only now, with me close behind… holding his hand.
-Sesshy's pov-
I watched and flared as I saw their little scene! I gritted my teeth in anger. Who did he think he was, holding her hand like that?! He had no right! He was just a look-alike of me! Except, he had those henna markings on his face. I drove slowly and silently beside the sidewalk across from them. I am not favoring their little fiasco! Not one bit!
My fists tightened on the steering wheel. A growl emanating from my throat. All I wanted to do was get out there and pull her away from him. 'Don't you dare touch her!' that was what I would say! Wait… how come I am feeling like this? So angry, so annoyed? How come I feel this way? And how come I, Sesshoumaru, am so enraged by that man's actions! It was not like I was her boyfriend or anything! It was not as if we had a relationship or anything! So how come I am feeling this way?! My eyebrows knitted together as I sunk into my train of thoughts: until my cellphone rang. I took it out of my pocket and looked at the caller I.D. it was… Masatsumi? I answered the phone and said,
"Masatsumi?"
"Uh…hi Sesshoumaru. I was just wondering if you had anything to do for today…"came her nervous voice. I inwardly sighed.
"I'm sorry, Masatsumi-san but I am busy." I tried hard to sound formal yet kind. She was a pleasant girl, yes, but I was not interested.
"Oh…okay, thanks for your time. Bye…" she said, loneliness clear in her tone. Once I heard the disconnecting line, I sighed. Not another one!
I looked at where I last saw the two and found them no longer there. 'Damn!' I cursed in my head. I started driving on, looking for any sign of either one of them. 'Damn!' I cursed again.
-Sessho's pov-
We walked into the small concrete-made hut that had lights as bright as the stars on the ceiling. The onna had explained them to be light bulbs. And the hut was a store for kimonos. As we entered, I could see many colorful kimonos; kimonos that were only fit for royal princesses. Yet I had to stop my self from wrinkling my nose, caused by the headache-causing smell of painted clothes. (I don't know what it's called but it's the horrible smell in a store for those people with sensitive noses.) Immediately, I felt myself become light-headed.
"Ohaio gozaimasuta!" Came the cheery voice of another human wench! She had paint of red on her lips and lavender violet on her eyelids. Her cheeks were rosy pink and her eyelashes looked painted as well. Her hair was auburn and tied up in a ponytail. Kagome simply smiled and replied an 'Ohaio'
"Um… may I browse around here? I'm looking for something that'll fit me." she said.
"Oh, we have something that'll fit you just finely, and it will also make you look like a true hime!" A man from behind the woman said, coming towards us with a sly grin. I could feel my muscles tense. This man… he smelled familiar. He seemed familiar somehow.
I could clearly see Kagome's blush towards the compliment. The man was tall and lean. He had black flowing hair tied in a style the same as mine. And almost red colored brown eyes. His sly grin never leaving his pale skinned face. The man was fair looking but I could smell his familiar scent. It was very familiar. I narrowed my eyes in suspicion.
"Karuga-san, would you mind getting our new midnight cherry-blossom kimono." He said not turning to the woman but keeping his eyes on… Kagome… I could feel a growl coming up from my throat. But I quickly stopped myself.
"Hai, manager." She said bowing and going to get the said item.
"Oh, please, I'm not looking for anything THAT expensive. Just a nice kimono for tonight." She said with a friendly smile.
"Oh, well if it is only for tonight and you don't have much money, then I will lend it to you." Kagome immediately brightened and exclaimed, "REALLY?!" but she quickly calmed herself and cleared her throat. "Oh, well, what's the price?" she said.
"Your name." He said, his sly grin widening to show his ivory teeth. My fists clenched in anger. What was he trying to do?!
She blushed and averted her eyes nervously, her hand tucking an imaginary stray strand of hair behind her ear. "K-Kagome…"
"It's a pleasure to meet you Kagome-san. I am Kanaru Ginoumo. I hope to see you again in other…" he glanced my way and back to her "circumstances…" he smiled.
Behind him came the woman he addressed as Karuga with a folded kimono in her arms. She smiled and bowed at us and held up the kimono for us to see.
The dress was cream-colored with Sakura petals decorating it all over. The obi was a blood red color, a beautiful shade of red indeed. I could see from the corner of my eye that Kagome was greatly pleased at the sight of the kimono.
"Hah! It's so Kirei!!!" she squealed in pure admiration. (Kirei: beautiful)
"Fitting for a beautiful woman such as yourself." Said the annoying manager named Kanaru. My blood boiled almost to its limit! It consisted of all my strength to stop myself from ripping him to pieces.
"Arigatou!" Kagome said touching the soft fabric of the kimono. "It must cost a whole lot! Don't you think so, Sesshoumaru?" she said inquiring to this Sesshoumaru. I nodded my agreement.
"Would you like to try it on, ma'am?" Karuga said giving way for Kagome to sight a small cubicle. "The dressing room is right this way, ma'am." Kagome nodded and walked into the cubicle. Karuga handed her the apparels and she closed the door. The door behind us opened and a few female wenches came. Their scents were crossing the line of putrid! Karuga tended to them quickly: leaving only this Sesshoumaru and the annoying Kanaru.
"So, you're the great Sesshoumaru." I heard. I turned to him and only looked down at his slight lack of height compared to this Sesshoumaru.
"I heard about your father's wealthy companies. You're father must be a very hard worker." He must be indicating to me as my reincarnation. I nodded and turned to look at the female wenches peeking through the corner of their eyes to sight me. When I caught their eye, they blushed and talked about it to each other. Giggling so annoyingly. I looked on in disgust. I'd rather be disgusted with those females than the sly grin of that annoying manager.
"But one thing bothers me…" he said, and I turned unwillingly to look at him. "How come YOU'RE with such an ordinary person like Kagome-san. With your status, you must meet many richer women." Was he truly trying to annoy me, or did it come naturally to him? I know what he meant! He meant for me to leave Kagome and find another much better woman. So that when I leave, he comes. It was very obvious.
"I do not favor extravagant women. I'd prefer the simple ones." I said truthfully. Extravagant women were too needy; for money, attention, material items, and so much more. Many female youkai princesses were like such. It only proved to aggravate and irritate me. But then this Sesshoumaru met Kagome…
"Oh, I see. So you and Kagome-san are together?" I looked at him with a raised brow. Us?
"No." I said looking back to the closed door of he cubicle. Which was soon opened to introduce….
"What d'you think?" she asked shyly, a blush on her cheeks. She was beautiful. Utterly breathe taking. But I would never say so.
"Fine." I said plainly, keeping my neutral façade on.
"You look wonderful, Kagome-san!" said Kanaru. And Kagome seemed to respond to his 'compliment' with a smile. This only made me enraged inside at the man beside me.
"Arigatou. I don't think I'm really allowed to borrow this, though. It's too beautiful." She said walking forward.
"But I am the owner. I am able to allow anyone to borrow it for only a short while. And besides, I'd be offended if you don't accept it. Consider it as a hello gift." He said smiling that smile once again. How utterly disgusting!
"Sesshoumaru, you can change in the dressing room. I'll just wait here." She smiled. I nodded, even though the thought of leaving them alone was irritating, I would rather wear my old apparels rather than these pants, which are too heavy.
-Kag's pov-
As Sesshoumaru closed the door of the dressing room, Kanaru-san excused himself because he had more customers to attend to. And as I waited there… doing nothing…I decided to look around. Maybe I'd be lucky enough as to find something interesting. I touched the fabric of my dress again and couldn't help but feel flattered for getting the privilege to wear such an extravagant kimono. It was hardly fitting for me. It should be for someone who was refined, cultured, and practically perfect in every way!
'Kikyou…' the thought of her came. Yes… someone like Kikyou would fit this dress perfectly. She was perfect in Inu-yasha's eyes and for all I know…maybe she was…maybe I'm just too blinded by jealousy as to see the real Kikyou? But then the pictures of all the times she tried to hurt me flashed in my mind.
"Nope. Not gonna happen." I smiled at my own wild imagination. Kikyou would be nice to me? Kikyou and me? Being friends? HA! She'd rather die again!
Just then I felt a strong impulse to look up. And so I did. And I couldn't believe what I saw.
"Inu-yasha…" it was Inu-yasha! Standing outside of the window! He was looking away but I can see his features! He was wearing…jeans and a red jacket? What the? I don't know what happened but then I started running to get to him. When I stepped outside, I held onto the side of the window to stop myself from running all the way to the next street. I didn't know what I was doing but when I stopped, my body directed my head to look where I saw him.
"Inu-ya…" where? Where'd he go? He was there a minute ago! But now all I saw was people walking, talking and buying stuff! What the heck happened? 'That was weird!' I thought to myself. I could swear I saw Inu-yasha! But how did he-
"Kagome?" I got snapped out of my reverie when I heard a woman's voice behind me. When I looked…
"Hitomi-san! How nice to see you!" it's such a surprise! I looked Hitomi over and saw that she was wearing a rose red Kimono with a black obi that had a red thorn rose imprinted around her waist. Her hair was tied up in a bun and had chopsticks in them. And she was wearing a pink lip-gloss, making her lips red and sparkly. (That happens to me too! When I wear lip-gloss, my lips turn red)
"Nice to see you too, Kagome-san! Are you here with anyone?" she asked. Then right then and there, Sesshoumaru came out from the shop and I saw that he had taken off the ribbon as well, making his hair flow down. Oh no! How am I supposed to explain this?!
"Hey, Secho-kun, cool wig! How about that?! That is so awesome! It looks so real!" she said touching his hair in a flowing motion. "And I like what you've done with the henna!" she said touching hiss marking with feather-light fingers. And I know how irritated he gets when others touch him so I was about to get her to stop when…
"Arigatou…" oh my Kami, did he just say that? I must be really imagining things! I must be hungry.
"Um… I'm kinda hungry, guys." I said shyly.
"Hey, no prob.! This restaurant I'm working for is perfect for eating! The food is great!" she said excitedly.
"I didn't know you were working." I said in bewilderment.
"Hai!" she smiled and nodded. "Come on let's go!" she said pulling my hand. I was caught by surprise so I 'woah'Ed and started pulling on Sesshoumaru's sleeve. I can't take my eyes off of a deadly youkai now, can I?
Later…
Music started filling the whole restaurant as the band started to play.
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dorootdoroo
dorururu- houh
doouuoh… duruduro oho
I've been with you boy, for years; it's quite a while
And getting too sensual is really not my style
You know I love you and I like it just like this
But sometimes I feel like giving you more than just a kiss
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I cheered as Hitomi sang on the stage and the band played on. Who would've known that Hitomi sang in this restaurant.
She got us seats near the window where we could view the garden. The restaurant was filled with all the delicious aromas ever!
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But baby it's wrong
Baby it's not my kinda game
If I give it you now,
Our love will never be the same
It won't be long
We gotta play our love just right
I know you know the time will come
But baby for tonight,
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Hitomi started swinging her hips, shifting her weight on one foot to the other. Her one free hand was patting the beat of the song on her lap and her voice was so angelic!
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Let's take it slow, (so slow)
Anywhere you wanna go
Baby for you I'll lay it on the line
You ought to know, (I know)
Boy I ain't got nowhere to go
But baby to you, only to you
We gotta take it real slow
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I looked beside me and found that Sesshoumaru was listening intently to her singing. I wouldn't blame him! Hitomi's voice was proof enough that she should be discovered and put up against Christina Aguillera! And I bet Hitomi would win!
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When we get together
You know I feel the fire
Burns up inside me
You're the natural desire
I know that you feel it too
I know you're full of love
Been dreamin' about it
And the fire starts to grow
But baby it's wrong
Baby it's not my kinda game
If I give it to you now
Our love will never be the same
It won't be long
We gotta play our love just right
I know you know the time will come
But baby for tonight,
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She lifted her hands and expressed her words with them. Her face with a sly grin synced with the emotion of the song
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Let's take it slow, (so slow)
Anywhere you wanna go
Baby for you I'll lay it on the line
You ought to know, (I know)
Boy I ain't got nowhere to go
But baby to you, only to you
We gotta take it real slow
I know tomorrow it will still be you and me
Savin' it all for you especially
Trust in me baby, when I say this to you
If we wait a little longer our love will be forever true, so
Let's take it slow, (so slow)
Anywhere you wanna go
Baby for you I'll lay it on the line
You ought to know, (I know)
Boy I ain't got nowhere to go
But baby to you, only to you
We gotta take it real slow
(so slow)
Anywhere you wanna go
Baby for you I'll lay it on the line
You ought to know, (I know)
Boy I ain't got nowhere to go
But baby to you, only to you
We gotta take it real slow
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The people in the restaurant cheered and clapped and Hitomi smiled and bowed.
"Please enjoy your food and thank you very much!" Hitomi said and left the stage. She walked to us and I clapped once again.
"You were so great Hitomi-san!" I said.
"Arigatou, Kagome-san." She said sitting along with us. She looked at Sesshoumaru and smiled while Sesshoumaru nodded.
"Hey, Hitomi, why don't you introduce us to your friends?" A man from behind her said. He was tall with orange hair. He had green eyes and a huge grin plastered on his face.
"Oh, yeah! Kagome, Sesshoumaru, this is Siffou! He's my guitarist and he's also my lead singer."
"Yo!" he said in a salute and a wink. I, for one, thought it was kinda cute! I couldn't help but giggle. Sesshoumaru just nodded. He actually reminded me of little Shippou!
"Hey, Hitomi, introduce us too!" two more men came.
"Oh, all right!" she said aggravation in her tone but a smile on her face. "This is Jean, he's my pianist." He smiled at me and I saw that he had blonde hair neatly combed to a nice posture and his eyes were sky blue. He was handsome. "And this is Shitou, he's my drummer." This guy had black messy hair that reached to his shoulder and Hazel-brown eyes
"Nice to meet you all." I smiled. Sesshoumaru just nodded. I raised my eyebrow at him. What is it with him and nodding his head?!
'CLABAKAJANCG!!!'
"What the-" Siffou said as we all turned to look behind and see that kids have been playing with their instruments!
"Hey! Don't do that!" said Siffou.
"Don't touch that, kid!" Shitou exclaimed running to the children and lifting them off of the instruments. Siffou came and helped. A lot of children ran around screaming and laughing and the guys chased them with an annoyed smile.
"I think the guys need some help. Would you two be all right?" Hitomi said standing beside Jean and looking at us.
"Don't worry about it! We'll be here when you come back." I said.
"Thanks. Come on Jean, let's go help the kids." She winked and Jean laughed a little. They both walked to the members and the kids, catching them as if they were all just playing.
"Hitomi…" I heard Sesshoumaru say. I looked at him.
"What?" I asked.
"Her scent… was incredibly similar to that of Rin's…" he said still looking at them.
"Really?" I asked. What could that mean? "Then, do you think that Hitomi may be related to Rin?"
"No."
"Then what DO you think?"
"There are also great similarities to their features." He couldn't possibly be saying that…
"No way! It can't be! I mean how could she have survived for 500 years?" his eyebrows furrowed and he looked as if greatly disturbed. Soon enough we fell into silence. but what occupied my mind the most was that… why did I hallucinate about Inu-yasha in modern Japan?
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