Kagome wrapped Inuyasha's shoulder with the bandage she kept in her first aid kit. His jaw was fractured, but Kaede seems to think it wasn't severe, but would certainly take a little time to heal. The spicy smell of herbs simmering filled the room of the hut where they stayed. Kagome held his head as she helped him sip a few swallows of boiled willow bark. It was usually best to chew the bark, but his jaw prevented him from doing that. The natural pain killer should be able to provide him with a little relief soon enough.
Kouga was being tended to outside by Sango. His wounds were healing rapidly and everyone hoped he would take his leave soon. Inuyasha didn't need the strain of having him around.
Kagome went out to draw some water from the stream. Inuyasha was resting for the time being. The whole morning had turned into a huge flop. On her way she was stopped by a white figure which leapt down from an overhanging tree limb.
"It seems Inuyasha will not be capable of assisting you in discovering your inner power," his statement of the obvious never failed to spark Kagome's anger.
"Yep, looks like," the miko youkai said as she stepped to go around him. She was immediately cut off once again. "What do you want Sesshomaru?"
"I must admit that your newfound power intrigues this Sesshomaru. I will teach you." He had a way of telling you what to do, without giving you an option. It sent her temper to another height... but... she checked herself. No one here had the precisely controlled power that Sesshomaru wielded. He could actually be the best choice to assist her in finding her strengths.... unless he got aggravated and killed her. She shook her head to ward off that thought.
"I suppose a will accept your offer," she said with a glare.
"One thing you need to learn, miko, is to hide your emotions a little better. An actual opponent would certainly take advantage of your emotional state," the humorous glint in his eyes sent a whole other wave of anger rushing through her.
Kagome gritted her teeth to keep from screaming at the arrogant jerk. Instead she opted to, once again, step to his side in order to continue her visit to draw some fresh water. He didn't leave, as she assumed he would, he only turned and followed behind her.
Kagome knelt down to scoop up the cool water and met the reflection of herself and the demon lord standing behind her. His eyes were focused on her with no apparent emotion. She couldn't stop from thinking that her new look certainly rivaled his own pristine beauty. Sesshomaru was always so elegant and sleek. It pleased her that she held a place very close to matching his magnificent good looks. She blushed.
Sesshomaru seen the pale flush that swept over the miko's face. It left her quickly, but did not escape his observant eyes. It pleased him that he held this power over the female. He watched as she stood to carry the water back to the hut, and fell in behind her.
Kagome was all to aware that Sesshomaru was on her heels. She went into the hut and poured Inuyasha a cup of the water. "I'll be back in a little while, Inuyasha. Kaede should be back from the headmasters hut any minute. She'll help you until I return."
Inuyasha cracked his lids to look at his friend. "Where ya going?" His voice was weak and a little shaky.
"I'm just going to go try a few things myself. Don't worry about me, I'll keep everything you said in mind, and I won't try anything stupid." Kagome went ahead and said it before he did. All these years of traveling together pretty much granted her the ability to know what he was going to say before he said it. His eyes closed once more and she took her leave.
Kagome didn't notice the curious eyes of the monk following her as she fell into stride next to Sesshomaru.