A/N: First off, since I don't have to be to school until 1:30pm tomorrow I feel generous and am going to write chapter 19. Secondly, I love you guys! sniff I come home from school and find that I have 11 new emails and they are all reviews. I feel so loved. Okay on to what you care about! Oh and a kodachi is a sword, kinda. It is shorter than a normal sword and longer than a dagger. See Aoshi Shinomori from Rurouni Kenshin!
Disclaimer: Inuyasha is sadly not mine.
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Love's Labour Lost Chapter 19
"Shippo, wake up!" Inuyasha yelled.
"WAAAAAAAAAAAA! Oh Inuyasha, WHY DID YOU YELL AT ME?"
"It's time to go."
"Fine, but did you have to yell?"
"Feh, let's go"
"Pardon the intrusion Sesshomaru-sama" Naoki stated as she came into full view and bowed before her lord. "I was just bringing you and Lady Kagome your lunch so that you wouldn't have to leave the garden and could take a break whenever you wished"
"Yes, thank you Naoki" Sesshomaru mumbled not meeting her eyes or Kagome's
"Kagome, I need to speak with Lord Sesshomaru a moment on urgent news, would you please excuse us?"
"Yes of course" with that Kagome stood up and walked over back to the training dummy on the other side of the garden and began training again.
"She has a fiery spirit doesn't she?" Naoki asked Sesshomaru
"Yes she does, almost reminds me of my mother's spirit. Kagome won't let anyone, let alone any man, order her around. She is always being protected, but seems to have this deep desire to do it for herself. That is why she is training so hard."
"Such deep praise from my Lord. I believe the young girl has made quite an impression on you."
"Naoki, you said you had urgent business." Sesshomaru interrupted Naoki's investigation. Finally looking away from Kagome he turned fully towards Naoki.
"Well my Lord, Kagome was the urgent business."
"Excuse me? Since when do you have the right to meddle in my affairs?"
"So touchy milord. What affairs are we speaking of?"
"The news Naoki!" Sesshomaru quickly ordered, trying to recover.
"The look outs have heard rumors from the merchants that Inuyasha and his group are on their way to retrieve Kagome"
"Then I must finish training her sufficiently for her to be able to take care of herself."
"You are going to let her leave milord?" Naoki asked with a hint of fear in her voice
"I have no reason to stop her from going"
"No reason! What about a mate! Do you not realize you have already chosen a mate!"
"What does this have to do with you?"
"Don't be a fool, you care for her I know it. Let her know too." with that Naoki was gone before Sesshomaru could retort.
"Sesshomaru, would you like to eat?" Kagome asked
"Yes, perhaps we should. Let us rest in the shade" Sesshomaru replied as he led the two of them over the bridge to sit beneath the cherry blossom tree.
Very good milord. Do not let your fears stand in the way any longer. Naoki thought before she left her hiding place to attend to other business.
"Sesshomaru is something the matter?" Kagome asked, pausing from eating the rice balls Naoki brought, unaware she had a few grains on her cheek.
"Nothing at all Kagome" Sesshomaru responded as he raised his hand to wipe the rice off her cheek.
"Th-thank you" Kagome stuttered out as her face became beet red.
"Not to rush you, but Naoki heard that Inuyasha is on his way. He should arrive here soon."
"Oh" Kagome murmured as her gaze dropped and her expression became solemn.
"Do not worry, he will not force you do go if you don't want to. I promise" Sesshomaru encouraged as he lifted her chin to look at him. "You have a fire in your spirit Kagome, don't let anyone take that from you."
"Naoki, what do you mean that you are going away? Where are you going and for how long?" Jaken demanded
"I have something to attend to. I have already arranged for my replacement. I will return in a few days" she retorted walking past the pathetic imp that barred her way.
"Arrogant girl" He mumbled under his breath
"Respect your superiors vassal!"
A few days is all I need. I just need to find them first. Naoki thought as she turned and ran off on her own quest.
"Miroku, please tell me that wasn't who I thought it was" Sango called out to Miroku as Kirara rushed on.
"If it was, Inuyasha is in for some trouble. We must find them quickly"
"I agree. Kirara! Go as fast as you can. We must reach them as soon as possible"
"Rawr!"
"Shippo! Something is coming, take cover now!" Inuyasha ordered as he prepared to fight.
"Right!"
Inuyasha prepared to attack the oncoming threat, but quickly found himself face down in the dirt.
Kagome and Sesshomaru continued training all through the afternoon, and a vassal even came to bring them dinner in the garden.
She has an incredible drive. I wonder why she is so determined to succeed. Sesshomaru thought as he watched Kagome rest.
What am I going to do? I want to become stronger so if I do leave I can take care of myself, but do I want to go? I miss my friends, but I am not sure how I feel for Sesshomaru. I need more time.
"Kagome, I think
it is time we stop for tonight. You need some rest. You have done a
fine job this evening."
"Thank you Lord Sesshomaru"
"You are not one of my servants, you need not call me Lord Sesshomaru."
"Very well."
Kagome stood up and walked over to Sesshomaru, extending the kodachi for him to take back.
"That is a gift, you will need a weapon to put this training to good use"
"Thank you very much Sesshomaru. Tell me, there is something different about this blade isn't there?"
"So you noticed, the hilt and sheath is made of demon bones like the boomerang your friend wields, but it is the blade that makes it meant for you. It was crafted especially for you when I brought you here. I knew you would need protection and any other weapon this would not have suited it well, but it is convenient you chose the kodachi for this purpose. The blade of the kodachi is made from the same metals as the arrow heads of your sacred arrows. Just as you use your arrows to extend your power, so can you use this blade."
"You had it crafted for me?"
"Yes. Kagome come with me. I have something to show you." Sesshomaru led Kagome back to the shed where the weapons are held and opened the door for her to see.
"This bow," Sesshomaru started lifting an ebony longbow to show to her, "was crafted for you as well. It too is made of demon remains and will serve well for fending off enemy weapons. It will protect you well"
"I cannot accept all these gifts"
"You must. If you choose to go with my brother" Sesshomaru faltered before continuing, "I want you to have these weapons to protect you. I cannot be there to watch over you at all times if you are with him. I want you to be able to do so for me."
He cares for me? Why?
"Sesshomaru," Kagome managed out, "Thank you. A-" Kagome paused and faltered.
"What is it? You have a question for me, so ask it"
"Why are you so worried about me? What do you want me to do?"
"I cannot explain it. I feel the need to protect you, like my instincts are telling me to watch over you. To not let anything harm you. Against my wishes because I know it is your decision, my instincts are telling me to not let you leave my side"
Why did I just say that to her? Naoki was right, I have chosen my mate. Sesshomaru thought, a small smile playing on his lips.
"I am glad" Kagome replied, but seeing the confused look on Sesshomaru's face decided to continue, "I am glad you want me to stay with you, because I don't want leave here. I don't want to leave you."
Before either knew what was happening, Sesshomaru had embraced Kagome and leaned down to claim her lips in their first kiss.
A/N: Okay, so I had a half-day on Tuesday and well I intended to update Monday night, but I got sidetracked, my brother bought the first season on DVD so I had to watch it. Anyway, I hope you like the fluff. I have the rest of the fic perfectly planned, so please I beg of you bear with me. It will get very interesting, I promise.
