Inuyasha is in one of his extremely argumentative moods. He's picking on everyone. He spies B-M typing away busily.
Inuyasha: Hey bitch, when are you gonna get us out of that fucking coma? How'd you like it if you had to stand in a fucking daze for almost two whole days without shitting or pissing or eating?!!!
B-M: Err yuck! Honestly Inuyasha, you're so gross sometimes. Just sit down and shut up, will you? I'm busy.
Inuyasha: Doing what? Nothin's happening!!!
B-M: (Sighs) Well if you really need action that bad, I can always arrange an accident. Yeah tragedy number 1. Death of a Guardian in the temple. Hey that can be the next chapter and title.
Inuyasha: What?!!! You're gonna kill me off already?!!!!! That's it bitch, I'm gonna rip your fucken head off!!!!!! (Goes to attack B-M)
B-M: You can't.
Inuyasha: (Stops dead in tracks, shocked) huh? What do you mean I can't?
B-M: I mean that you cannot kill me cause I'm the author. (Smiling) Wow isn't it great, I can kill a hundred times and you can't touch me.
Inuyasha growls and stomps out, slamming the door.
Chapter 6: Arise, Spirits of Shiiyon
Sesshoumaru stared in amazement at the magically transformed creature before him. She crossed her right hand over her heart and bowed to him.
"I, Kagome warrior of Shiiyon, have been sent to answer your call Sire. I come to defend Earth as foretold in the ancient of days. The oath has been fulfilled."
Her hand dropped back to her side, as she straightened and stared at him with glazed eyes. A sudden gust of wind swept over her, surrounding her body momentarily before clearing and leaving her gaze focused once more. Sesshoumaru held his breath as awareness returned to her. He had no idea what to expect from this hellcat and was actually experiencing a moment of apprehension, as he awaited her reaction.
Kagome blinked as her sight cleared. Her heart was beating rapidly in her chest, her breath shallow and laboured. A million thoughts raced through her head. At last everything made sense to her. The feelings of alienation that had plagued her since childhood were now clear to her understanding. This was not her world. She was from Shiiyon. Scattered images appeared in her mind, scenes of the beautiful planet and the people she had left behind. Unfortunately it was all so vague. For some reason she had only regained partial memory.
'Why?' she wondered and frowned in thought. 'I have a mission here. How am I to complete it if I am not fully wakened.' Frustration washed over her as too many thoughts rushed through her head. Her duty to Earth, her home planet, and her life in the future flew rapidly through her mind, overwhelming her. She shook her head, attempting to clear her thoughts, when she suddenly remembered that she was not alone. Looking up, her gaze collided with an intense golden stare. She had forgotten about him and the other two men. As her eyes travelled over the three figures, something grabbed her attention. Very slowly, she moved around them to stare at the line of people that stood before a sparkling black wall. She gasped in recognition.
"The Guardians."
Hearing the whispered words, Sesshoumaru eyed the strange woman, amazed at the way she always seemed to catch him off-guard. He had finally met someone he could not control. He watched the series of emotions that pass over her face, as she had tried to gather her thoughts. Now she stood, keenly eyeing the line of people standing dazed at the back of the room.
Kagome's senses heightened to an unbearable degree. She shook her head and covered her ears, attempting to relieve the rising pressure. It was all getting too much for her. Too many thoughts were turning too quickly in her head. 'No! No more!' Her head screamed, denying all knowledge, wanting only to shut down. She moved that fast that none had the time to react, and before they could stop her, she turned and raced toward the large window, leaping straight out.
Sesshoumaru's heart was in his throat; he was paralysed with an emotion he had not experience since childhood, fear. It was several seconds before he could make his body respond. He rushed to the window with a sense of dread and looked down, actually praying to the Gods to not let him see the inevitable.
'Why?' Why would she do such a thing? Was it so bad that she had to hurl herself out of a fifty foot tower to her death?'
Himari and Tiyaku were beside him, also in dread as they leaned out the window. Dread however, soon turned to shock and bewilderment as the usual sight of the peaceful courtyard greeted them. All three instantly stepped back from the window in unison, looking oddly baffled. Once again, Sesshoumaru felt angry. Damn that woman. He growled as rage took over his control, cursing her a thousand times then almost growling again at his lack of restraint. In a few short hours, the wench had managed to reduce him to more fits of emotional outbursts than he had shown in his entire lifetime.
"If she still lives, I WILL KILL HER!!!" he roared as he pushed his way through the door and started down the winding tower steps. At that moment, his fury was so great that he cared not of his outburst. He was outside within seconds, scouring the grounds with Himari and Tiyaku. Both soldiers remained silent, totally in awe at the immensity of their Lord's powerful rage. That rage was escalating by the second, fuelled by the lack of clues to her whereabouts. None had heard or seen the young woman in question.
"How is this possible?" Tiyaku looked baffled.
"Could it be perhaps, that she returned to her time?" Himari offered, after a moment's pause.
All were quiet while considering this. Sesshoumaru, now shocked out of his rage, felt suddenly flat as if all life had left his body. This was some sort of sick joke that was played at his expense, he was sure of it. Right from the start, the damned scroll had played havoc with his life, giving him months of frustration. Now it sent him this woman, who did naught but turn his world upside down.
"I do not think it likely," was his tired response. He too, had given this thought some consideration but quickly dismissed it.
"When she entered our time there was a definite shift in the atmosphere. This has not occurred; so it is reasonable to assume that she remains. We will have to search for her. General, organise some men to scout the surrounding areas. If she did somehow make it down from there alive, she should be close by."
"Captain" he turned to Tiyaku.
"Yes Sire."
"I would like you to organise a search of the castle grounds. With some luck, a miracle will occur and you will find her."
Tiyaku bowed before departing on his mission. Sesshoumaru headed for the castle to instigate a search of the inner premises. She had to be somewhere. The thing that baffled him was how she survived a fall from such heights. As loath as he was to admit it, he was very worried about her. Even though his lands were reasonably safe, there was no guarantee that an unprotected woman would remain unharmed. He gave a little hiss of irritation at his thoughts. He tried to excuse it, by telling himself that his concern was solely due to her status as a Guardian. The annoying creature was the last person he wished to dwell on. He wanted nothing more than to piece together the scroll, put order in the lands, and send her back to wherever she came from; the sooner the better too. For now, he would find her, even if he had to search all night.
"And when I do find her I am going to give her a much needed lesson." His face shifted into a cold smirk.
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A slight breeze stirred the branches at the tops of the trees, lifting Kagome's hair. Her eyes narrowed, her face wearing its own cold smirk as she took in the man's words.
"We'll just see about that," she hissed in promise. Her breath caught in her throat when he suddenly stopped, his head turning as his eyes swept courtyard.
'Shit' she thought. 'He heard me.' She held her breath, not daring to move, silently willing him away. After what seemed an eternity, he finally continued in his path towards the castle. Sighing with relief, she relaxed her body and she sat there contemplating the events of her day. She felt calmer now. Somehow, sitting high up in the treetops was oddly soothing to her nerves. Her mind started processing all the new information, slotting everything neatly and methodically in place. She wondered why she had yet to regain full awareness. There was obviously a reason for it but unfortunately, that did not end her frustration. She let her mind wonder slowly over things she recalled, pictures appearing to tantalise her memory. She smiled as she saw the fond faces from Shiiyon waving her goodbye, though she could not remember who they were. She also had glimpses of what she assumed, was her previous visit to Earth. She could even see herself shaking hands with a man that looked remarkably like the boarish pig she just encountered. This brought her mind back to the present situation. She knew she had a job to do; she had to waken the Guardians. However, in her present state of mind, the last thing she needed was to be around that arrogant arse.
"No, I'm not going back yet. Let him stew, the spoiled brat," with a quick decision, she was up on her feet and scaping the territory. She had to smile as she remembered her hasty retreat of the tower room. She had no idea what had possessed her to do it. She knew nothing of her ability to fly until she was actually outside the window and hovering in the air.
She almost laughed aloud as she tried to imagine the stiff-necked reaction to her stunt. 'Boy what I wouldn't give to be a fly on the wall at that precise moment.' Feeling quite happy, she decided that it was safe to depart. She took to the sky, intent on surveying the lands of Earth. Her smile broadened as her gaze swept the scenery below her. The man might be a royal bastard, but he certainly cared for his lands well. They reminded her of Shiiyon.
She used her lightening speed to flash across the sky, intent on the border. As she approached it she slowed, two things bothering her. One was the scene that met her eyes. The dead and ugly dried up land that sat on the other side of the border wall greatly disturbed her. Never had she expected this. So caught up in her thoughts, she floated toward the great wall without realising, forgetting the second thing that caused her worry. She paused as she felt the power of the barrier spell. Relaxing her body, she centred her mind, summoning her energies as she reached for the sparkling field. She smiled, feeling its familiarity. It was quite probable that she was the one to create it.
It did not take her long to pass through, barely leaving a ripple. Feeling proud of herself, and having a little laugh at the good Lord's expense, she turned towards the Southern Lands, deciding to start there. She sailed swiftly through the air, surveying the barren wastelands. By the time her journey was complete she was overwhelmed with despair at the ruin that lay beneath her. She suddenly felt bad about her behaviour at the castle. This was much more important than a petty little feud. Floating to the ground, she scoured her memory for a certain spell, sending thanks to her Fathers for the full use of her skills.
"I may not remember everything, but at least I retain my knowledge of spell casting." She started reciting the incantation that would open a portal. She would be back in the Western Lands within seconds.
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In a shadowed room of a dark forbidding castle, not far from the girl's location, sat a creature, whose soul was as dark as the presence in Kahala. His black eyes peered intently into the mirror, watching the apparition floating down from the sky. A sinister smile graced his lips as she opened a portal and disappeared from sight.
"At last, you arrive." His cruel laughter filled the room, dying as suddenly as it began. He lifted himself from the chair, gliding gracefully to the window. "And so it begins..."
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Sesshoumaru sat at his desk, trying to focus on the document in his hand. He sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. Slapping the paper down with a thud, he stood and paced to the window, stopping only to turn and pace back again. He stood for a moment beside his desk, staring at nothing before realizing his actions. Growling in frustration, he planted himself firmly in his chair, once again attempting to read the parchment. After a few seconds, he gave up entirely, opting to sit and stare out the window. These last two hours had stretched unbearably as his emotions shifted back and forth, creating turmoil in their wake. He felt like a caged animal, desperately seeking freedom but remaining trapped. Again he stood and he started pacing, only to return once more to his seat.
'Damn that stupid woman!' his mind raged, as anger flared within him. 'This is all because of her and her defiance!' She had no idea of the danger she put herself in, running off alone as she did. As hard as he tried, Sesshoumaru could not get images of her mutilated body out of his head, each picture eliciting a dreadful fear in his chest. "Damn her!!"
Suddenly he bolted out of his chair so fast that it tipped back and crashed to the floor. His heart pounded heavily against his ribs, his breath coming in short spurts. She was there, somewhere on the grounds, he could smell her. Rushing to the window, he leaned out, his eyes racing over the courtyard to stop on the figure striding briskly towards the temple. As Sesshoumaru watched her smiling at the soldiers, he thought that he would murder someone. She had left everyone in a panic for hours and there she was, behaving as though she attended a ball. 'She will learn her lesson well,' he vowed as he left his office, striding briskly in the direction of the courtyard. All had been prepared in her absence. He focused his mind, sending a silent command to the waiting guards, as he sped off in pursuit of his prey.
Kagome had but two steps left to reach the temple doorway when suddenly, something smashed into her with such force that it knocked the breath from her body. Her head spun, as her surroundings flew by at a speed that caused all to appear as a streaking blur of colours. She felt the atmosphere shift then suddenly stop. Before her head could clear, she heard the clanging of a metal door and the scrape of turning key. Her eyes widened with shock as she looked at the enraged creature before her. As angry as she felt at her captivity, Kagome was glad of the big metal bars that separated them. She took an involuntary step back, shaken by the depth of his rage. Suddenly, something strange occurred. Kagome started noticing him.
'Wow, he's really awesome,' she thought as she stared at him, for the first time taking note of his appearance. 'Why didn't I noticed this before? The man is totally gorgeous'
Gorgeous was not the word; it was more like devastatingly handsome. His silver white hair fell straight back from his forehead, revealing a blue crescent moon that sat above a straight and rather aristocratic nose. His golden gaze was totally hypnotic, but it was his lips that caught her attention; even tense with anger they still managed to look sensual. His face was breathtakingly perfect in a very masculine way. His whole aura was that of power and self-assurance. With his broad shoulders and lean muscular body, he was the epitome of a living god, and damn was he sexy. Kagome's eyes widened in surprise at her thoughts. What on earth possessed her now, to make her have such thoughts of the arrogant asshole? 'Whatever it is, it has to stop right now' she decided.
Sesshoumaru stood on the other side of the bars, and stared at the woman in bewilderment. Once again, she managed catch him completely off-guard. One minute he was staring at her in rage, only to find it suddenly fading as he caught the change in her expression. She stared at him dreamily, lips parted and eyes slightly dazed as they ran over his face before travelling down his entire length, only to return. As their eyes locked he felt his breath catch in his throat and his heart started pounding much too quickly. Their gazes held intensely for several seconds before she seemed to come to her senses. A shocked expression passed over her face as she tore her eyes from his. Now free from her spell Sesshoumaru shook his head, attempting to focus his mind. Trying to summon some of his previous anger, he glared at her, speaking forcefully.
"While you under my care, you will follow instructions as everyone else does. There will be no more of this defiance from you. Do I make myself clear?" He continued, not allowing her the opportunity to respond. "As to your little stunt earlier, the only thing I will say on the matter, is that it will not happen again. You will never leave these grounds alone."
By the time Sesshoumaru finished speaking, he felt angry again, especially when the girl adopted her favourite stance. Her arms folded on her chest as she stared at him defiantly with one eyebrow raised.
"I will not be crossed by you girl! You will remain in here until you learn to obey!" Sesshoumaru hissed at her through the bars.
Kagome stared at him for a moment before remembering her earlier resolve. She did not have time for this, there was too much to do. She considered her options. There was no way in hell that she would ever concede to this arse, but she also knew that openly defying him would get her nowhere. On the contrary, it would just lead to further arguments. She opted for a different approach. Dropping her arms to her side she cleared her expression and stared at him blankly, saying nothing. After staring at her for a few seconds he growled, before turning and stalking out of the lower dungeons. As she watched his retreating form, her eyes narrowed, piercing his back with a deadly glare.
"Bastard."
The whispered word was barely audible and she felt shock when he stopped just outside the doors, turning to look at her with a cold hard smirk before continuing on his way. Once he was out of sight, she sighed with relief and sat for on the hard wooden cot, the only piece of furniture in the tiny cell. She would allow a few minutes to pass before making an exit, just to make sure he was gone. As she sat there, a feeling of helplessness and despair washed over her. She puzzled over this until a sudden pain shot through her ribs, causing her to gasp at its intensity. 'What is this?' she wondered as the feeling slowly subsided. She held no injuries that would cause such discomfort and she certainly did not feel helplessness or despair. Maybe anger, but that was all. Try as she might she could not come up with a reasonable explanation, so she decided that enough time had lapsed for her planned exit. She walked to the large metal bars and wrapped her fingers around them. A shock ran through her body that almost made her laugh. The spell guarding her cage had done no more than tickle her. Once again, she sank into her mind and concentrated, removing the barrier completely. With that accomplished, she breathed out the words of a short release spell that unlocked the door. Once free, she made her way carefully to the outer door of the lower dungeon. She could feel the presence of the two guards standing behind it. Concentrating, she recited another chant and waited, listening intently. After a few seconds, she heard the awaited thump that signified their fall. Opening the door, she stepped carefully over the two sleeping bodies. She tried to focus her awareness, looking for any possible sign of danger. Much to her relief, she found that the Sesshoumaru had disappeared.
"Ok," she breathed softly as she crept up the dungeon steps, feeling like a thief in the night. At the door to the courtyard, she paused and slowly stretched her head out to see if the ominous Lord was still about. Sighing with relief, she realised that he was not. She stepped out and made a swift pace towards the temple, when a sudden feeling of apprehension shivered up her spine. She had a terrible feeling that she had badly miscalculated.
Sesshoumaru's cold features broke into a cruel smirk. His gut instincts were correct. For a brief second, he had actually felt amusement as he had watched her head appearing from the dungeon doorway. However, he now felt annoyed as he realised that she had once again chosen to defy him. He watched her cross the cobbled courtyard, his anger rising to full force. 'Damn her and her insolent ways,' he thought as he struggled to contain his rage. Before he could stop himself, he released a huge growl and raced from his hiding place, across the courtyard in pursuit of the girl.
The hair at the back of Kagome's neck rose as she heard the enraged growl. Looking over her shoulder, she saw a white blur heading towards her and turned in panic, racing full speed across the remaining distance to the temple. She was in the door and flying up the stairs with her heart pounding heavily in her chest. She could feel him gaining on her. Frantically she picked her pace up even more, finally reaching the tower room. She raced inside and straight to the table, turning to face him.
Sesshoumaru flew into the room seconds later, his pace not slowing as he rushed at her. As he approached, she moved around the table to avoid him, until he turned and rushed at her in the other direction. She turned and ran the other way. They continued this way for several minutes until her irritation grew at the absurdity of their situation. She stopped, so suddenly that it shocked him into stillness. They stood facing each other across the table, both glaring angrily as each tried to catch their breath.
"We don't have time for this!!" Kagome spat furiously. She looked over his shoulder as she spoke, "Maybe you can talk some sense into him. Please explain that the Guardians need to be awakened and I can't do that if he's chasing me around the castle!"
Sesshoumaru was absolutely dumbfounded, staring at the woman as if she had four heads. 'Did she just make me feel like a stupid child?' he wondered as he turned to discover to whom she spoke. Spying Himari behind him, looking rather amused only increased his ire. He frowned at the officer, whose smile broadened in response.
Himari was indeed enjoying the spectacle. He had been approaching the temple himself, upon spying the lovely young woman when a loud growl had filled the air, stopping him in his tracks. In utter amazement, he had watched his noble and dignified Lord speeding crazily across the courtyard in a rage-filled pursuit of the young woman. He reminded Himari of a child that had lost its wits. Deciding that the poor girl would need his protection, as she only seemed capable of inflaming Sesshoumaru's temper, he followed the pair into the temple. He now watched his friend's face as he struggled to contain the emotions that gripped him. The girl's words seemed to have the strangest affect on him.
After a few minutes, Sesshoumaru to collected himself enough to speak. "Let us stop wasting time then. Proceed."
Kagome felt her hackles rising at his imperious tone. "Didn't anyone ever teach you to how speak to people properly?"
"I speak whichever way I choose!" Sesshoumaru's temper flared instantly. "I am ruler here and I do not answer to the likes of you!"
Kagome struggled with herself to not retaliate with the choice set of words that sat upon her tongue, itching to slap his face. 'This is getting me nowhere,' she thought. With great difficulty, she reined her heated emotions and turned her back on the man dismissively.
This further inflamed Sesshoumaru and he barked at her, "Don't turn your back on me wench, I tell you when we are done! Is that understood?"
When she made no reply, but continued toward the line of people, Sesshoumaru growled in warning.
"Sire, I think that maybe the young lady is anxious to awaken the Guardians."
Himari thought it time to intercede. He saw Sesshoumaru pull himself back and physically relax his body, once more in control. At the other end of the room, the young woman was slowly walking along the line of people, pausing to extend a hand over each one. When she had completed this process, she turned and looked around her, searching for something. Before Himari could enquire to what she sought, she moved toward the table and picked up the pouch that had fallen, unnoticed to the floor. She removed the piece of scroll and tossed it aside. Standing close to the table, she held out the scroll and closed her eyes. The table vibrated, starting its usual chain of events. Suddenly the paper whipped from her hand and flew into the centre of the bright light that surrounded the talisman. It joined with the other piece and the light intensified around it for a second before dimming to its usual glow.
Kagome turned facing the Guardians. In her upturned palms were several pulsing orbs of light. She held them out reciting from the scroll.
"Liss tuhr corohabinz irikun nen samahn mor shorafn sonze tun hieka ter twan ish Ierten. (Let their spirits rise and unite to bring forth the hope of all on earth.)"
The orbs of light intensified, washing their bright glow over her as she continued to speak. "I call to thee Roohan, Spirit of Loyalty. Receive thine gift of incredible speed and serve thy master well."
Across the room, Kouga's body lifted from the floor and levitated toward the table, settling before of a picture of a wolf's head that suddenly appeared on its white surface. One of the orbs of light lifted from Kagome's hand and travelled, stopping in front of him and intensifying before shooting forward to land against his chest, where it sat above his heart and waited.
"I call to thee Ibaanyah, Spirit of Endurance. Receive thine gift of God-like strength and serve thy master well." At this, Inuyasha rose from his horse and levitated over to settle before a picture of a bear. Another orb of light lifted from Kagome's hand and travelled to the young prince, settling against his heart.
"I call to thee Oluwara, Spirit of Wisdom. Receive thine gift of Godly mind and serve thy master well." Rin's body lifted then levitated over to settle before an owl's head and received her spirit.
"I call to thee Illiarkan, Spirit of Courage. Receive thine gift of illusion and serve thy master well." Miroku lifted off his horse and glided over to settle before a lion's head and receive his spirit.
"I call to thee Horinaskia, Spirit of Peace. Receive thine gift of projection and serve thy master well." Sangome was the next to levitate to the table, settling before a horse's head and receiving her spirit.
"I call to thee Panasha, Spirit of Honour. Receive thine gift of manipulation and serve thy master well." Kohaku lifted then levitated over to settle before a panther's head and receive his spirit.
"I call to thee Midinjah, Spirit of Love. Receive thine gift of purification and serve thy master well." Kikyou floated over to stand before a deer's head and received her spirit.
"I call to thee Harkinia, Spirit of Freedom. Receive thine gift of Flight and serve thy master well." Kagura was the last to the table, taking her place before the head of an eagle and receiving her spirit.
Kagome turned to face them, standing before the picture of a phoenix. Unlike the other animals, its entire body of the bird graced the table, the only similarity being their rich blue colour. The flames that engulfed its majestic body swept out, surrounding the talisman and coming to touch each animal with the tips of its pointed flames. Kagome lifted her right hand, touching the crystal on her forehead as she spoke,
"Be one Spirits of Shiiyon."
Suddenly the flames came to life, lifting from the table and taking the shape of a phoenix in flight. Each bright orb sank into the chest it rested on, causing the recipients to jolt. Eight pairs of eyes blazed with a fiery light before a swirling wind engulfed their bodies taking them from sight. The wind died quickly leaving eight transformed beings, all dressed in the same tunic as Kagome, each with their respective animal gracing the front of their armour. Flames shot out in fingers to touch the forehead of the nine people surrounding the table. They were held within its grip for several seconds before finally released. Slowly the bird of fire disappeared from sight, leaving the bodies to drop to the floor in a dead faint, with the exception of Kagome. She let out an audible sigh and leaned against the table for support, her body suddenly feeling worn.
Behind her the two youkai stood transfixed. They eyed the prone bodies then stared in amazement as she turned slowly to face them. She looked exhausted and tried to speak but her voice seemed to fail her. Finally she managed to get a whisper past her lips.
"They will all need...to be put into bed. At the moment...they're receiving the knowledge...of what is happening and why they are here." Kagome started regaining her strength as she spoke. "They're also receiving their powers, or rather their bodies are being prepared to receive them. Tomorrow at this time they should awaken."
"Why did you not need a day to recover as they do?" Himari asked the question that was in Sesshoumaru's mind. Apart from the little stunt of leaping out the window she had seemed quite fine after her transformation.
"I am from Shiiyon, whereas they are creatures from this earth filled with the Shiiyon spirit. The power is not foreign to me as it is to them."
This answer seemed to satisfy Sesshoumaru. He turned, asking Himari to find Jakken and have him prepare rooms for the sleeping warriors. He looked back at Kagome, his eyes roaming over her tired features.
"If you wouldn't mind my Lord, I am in great need of a bath and something to eat. I realise that it's not yet mealtime, but I feel exhausted and I don't think that I'll be able to stay awake much longer."
Sesshoumaru felt surprise at the respect and politeness in her voice. 'Truly a baffling woman,' he thought before replying.
"Come, let us return to the castle and I will arrange it."
His tone was much softer than it had ever been, surprising her and creating warmth that spread quickly through her. She could only stand there, staring his retreating back and thinking of the complexity of the man. He was almost at the door before turning to find her standing in the same spot, with a bemused look upon her face. Feeling irritated Sesshoumaru snapped, "Woman, did you hear what I said?"
This brought Kagome out of her trance and she glared back at him, too tired put a voice to her emotions. As hard as she tried, she could not figure him out. Shrugging she followed him out the door, knowing there would be plenty of time to puzzle over it.
Back At The Office
Wow guys, sorry it took so long. This chapter has been the most difficult of all to write. It took a lot of fiddley detailing and checking, and I couldn't get it to sound the way I wanted. And after the last chapter, which was so fun and flowed so easily, this was definitely challenging. Anyway, not to worry. It's finished now.
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