AN: Yeah there everybody! Well the four of you I think it is, but hey it doesn't matter! I love to write and therefore I post! It's great to get just one reveiw! IT really makes my day! Okay I'm a little exclaimation point happy right now... but here is part four so read adn enjoy. I'm glad that you find at least a little humor in my mindless Algebra class ramblings (Which if you read my Author's note in chapter 1 you would know). I hope I don't confuse anyone, these next couple parts may be a little tough to follow, maybe... Anywho here we go...
Four
"Gee Kagome what took ya so long!" Inuyasha snapped crossing his arms and staring at her waiting for an explanation.
"I was looking for a friend okay! I'm back aren't I?"
"Well yea… Get back Kagome!" Inuyasha pushed Kagome into the grass just as the breeze picked up and Sesshomaru landed in front of him.
"SESSHOMARU!" Inuyasha pulled the Tetsusaiga out and brandished it threateningly.
"Hello half breed."
"Can it with the insults! Let's fight!"
"I have not come to fight. I have one thing to deal with and it does not concern you hanyou." Sesshomaru jumped over Inuyasha and landed in front of Kagome.
"You woman, you're kind are the most disgusting creatures of all. It sickens me to be associated with one of them. Do not seek her out for you will not find her." Kagome looked confused. Then it occurred to her.
"It was you!"
"That is none of you're concern, now if you will excuse me I have no further dealings with you." Sesshomaru took another leap and was gone from view. Inuyasha rushed to Kagome's side.
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah… I wonder…"
"Wonder what Kagome?"
"No it's not possible he couldn't I couldn't sense it."
"SENSE WHAT?"
"I couldn't sense a…"
"KAGOME! You're back!" Shippo interrupted hopping into Kagome's lap. Sango and Miroku soon made their presence known and Inuyasha was left to wonder what Sesshomaru was planning and how it involved Kagome…
"LADY LADY!" I heard Rin's voice call out and I stepped out of my room into the courtyard.
"Yes Rin?"
"It is almost supper and Lord Sesshomaru was looking for you."
"Oh that's right, he was going to fetch me wasn't he?"
"I guess but he told me to come find you instead so here I am. Come on we have to hurry!" Rin grabbed my hand and pulled me down another stretch of hallways and porches until we were in front of a room with Jaken standing outside.
"Go right in my Lady." Jaken beckoned. I slid the panel back and stepped inside closing it again behind me.
"Wearing my clothes again woman?"
"Yeah I haven't got anything else so?"
"That will be easily fixed."
"Oh? You a cross dresser too then?"
"It would be smart to keep you're mouth shut."
"Well then I guess that makes me the court jester."
"So it does, now how about green?" Sesshomaru did that little trick of his so he was behind me and flung something over my shoulder before moving in front of me again.
"Look over there and see." I looked at him but walked to the mirror he gestured to and looked at my reflection. My hair was a mess and he had slung an emerald green silk over my shoulders. The silver threading accented the fabric. I tossed it back at him.
"Oh I don't think so!"
"Purple?" He flung another silk at me and I threw it back.
"I would sooner go to eat with you stark naked then have you pick out my kimono for me! Don't you have any normal clothes in this place?"
"Do not be picky or I will indulge in your threat."
"I'd love to see you try!"
"Fine wear what you wish after all it is not up to me, but should I see it unfit I…"
"What? Strip me down at the table?" I countered his threat with my hands on my hips.
"Silence!" Sesshomaru commanded and then gave me a soft shove against one of the many chests in the room filled with more clothes I assumed.
"Jaken. Bring in what I asked." Sesshomaru snapped and Jaken scampered in with a hot bowl of water and a towel of some sort. I had a feeling I wasn't going to like what was about to happen as Jaken set the water at my feet before leaving again.
"Wash." Sesshomaru stated and went back to looking at the purple kimono. I was about to dip my hands in the water when I made my decision.
"Fine! I'll wear the frigging purple!" I then washed my hands arms and face before he could reply. I was glad the water was hot because the look he was giving me made me shiver. I ran my fingers through my hair to get out some of the snarls.
When I finished he was waiting with a three-layer kimono and, complete with all the matching under robes and padding.
"How charming of you, now get out!" I gave him a push out of the room and slammed the panel behind me. I dressed myself with minimal difficulty. The obi was the hardest challenge but I eventually got it right. I took a deep breath before pulling my hair back into a hair stick sitting on a chest and then stepped out onto the porch. The only thing standing there was Sesshomaru.
"Ahem." I announced myself.
"I heard you." He said and then without turning to look at me he began to walk away. I followed but stayed two paces behind, not out of respect but I just didn't want to be that close to him, but he took it for obedience. Yeah me the good little companion.
We entered the same room as before and took the same seats and dishes. His were once again empty while mine were laden with food.
"Now who's not hungry?"
"I don't eat your kind of food remember, or are you forgetful as well?"
"Where are Rin and Jaken?" I asked changing the subject I could be in trouble if I pressed the issue.
"They will eat later. It is just you and I for now.
"Oh great a first date." I muttered and crossed my arms.
"If I am as much of a pain as you are to me then I believe this to be a terrible mistake." Sesshomaru commented.
"I'll tell you what's a mistake, you hauling me off to this place in the middle of nowhere and making me your 'companion'! I want to go home and see Kagome and Gram and Gramps and…" I was almost ready for tears. I hadn't had much chance to think about them and now that I had voiced my feelings I was wondering if I wouldn't burst into tears.
"Why do you have to be such…" I was going to finish but he cut me off.
"A demon?"
"Yeah."
"It is what I am."
"Well if you want me to be your companion then you will have to start treating me better and act a little warmer yourself!"
"That is not what I do."
"Yeah well quite frankly I think you are nothing but a selfish weakling!"
"Dog demon." He corrected. I rolled my eyes.
"Oh BULL SHIT! You can say that all you want, you're nothing but a circus freak and a bastard as far as I'm concerned!" I ate a bite of rice and watched his face or rather his eyes loose that cold glaze and gain a spark of anger.
"Oh am I making you angry?" I asked and he greeted me with silence.
"Oh so I guess I piss you off don't I? Go on rip on me! Kick, punch, slap, what ever scratches your ears!" I urged him on and I was silenced when his fist hit the table and a huge crack split the table. He was leaning over it with his face a mere centimeters from mine.
"You try my patience and I find it very inappropriate so I will degrade myself to assure that you get the message and treat you like your mortal behavior…"
"Oh and what would that be?"
"A whore."
"You wouldn't dare…" My eyes widened a bit and I tried to move but he didn't respond instead grabbing my kimono with his right hand he yanked me across the table and pressed his lips to mine violently.
Physically they were warm, but there was no warm feeling, just cold and ice. I felt his fangs on my lip and when I thought he was going to bite me the adrenaline kicked in and I forced my hands to his chest and pushed.
The shove didn't phase him much he just pulled back so there was a six-inch gap between us but it was enough.
"THAT'S ENOUGH!" I screamed and slapped him as hard as my hand would allow. There was a small flash of what I swore was green light and I felt him flinch under my fingers. I stood then and stormed out. Jaken met me on the porch.
"My Lady is there a…"
"SHUT UP!" I kicked the toad man and sent him flying. As I made my way back to the Red Room I removed parts of the kimono and shredding the beautiful silk with my bare hands until I was clad only in the under robe.
Slamming the panel so it shook I dove onto the futon in the Red Room disgusted. I couldn't seem to get the taste of his lips off mine. It was metallic like blood, but slightly sweeter.
I didn't have wait long before Rin came in and tapped me on the back.
"What?"
"My Lady I was wondering if you were still hungry. I was instructed to…" I held up my hand to silence her.
"Thanks Rin, but if it's from him then I won't partake in any of it." Rin who was holding a bowl of rice out to me looked suddenly very put out. I smiled and took it from her gently.
"Oh what can one bowl hurt?" Rin smiled and handed me some chopsticks. I ate quietly and watched as Rin fingered some fabric in her hand from my torn kimono.
"My Lady, why did you rip that beautiful kimono?"
"I was angry."
"With Lord Sesshomaru?"
"Yes."
"Do you not like him?" I looked at her and then realized I didn't know much about this Lord Sesshomaru character so I decided to ask Rin.
"I don't know, I don't know him very well. Why don't you tell me about him?" I offered.
"Well he doesn't like to talk a lot or at least he didn't. He's talked a lot to Master Jaken and me since you arrived. He is always sort of quiet and he hates his brother." Rin concluded. She wasn't much help but at least it was a start.
"You know he is angry right now. Maybe you should say you're sorry."
"I don't think that's a good idea Rin."
"Lord Sesshomaru may sound bad but he is very responsible and takes care of Master Jaken and me. He went to so much trouble to get you, from wherever he went."
"Well Rin to be honest I think it was wasted effort." Rin shook her head at my comment.
"That is not so."
"Oh, well then if it wasn't he should have treated me better instead of insulting me. I don't think…"
"You did not call him Lord Sesshomaru either my lady."
"Rin you're right, I most certainly wasn't being a lady. Come on you show me where he is right now and I will put on my best behavior for him. Besides I need to take him his clothes anyway." I grabbed the top and held out my hand to Rin.
"My lady wait! You can't see him like that!" Rin threw open one of the chests in the corner and pulled my kimono and obi out.
"Okay Rin, I get it now." I dressed quickly and Rin pulled me across the courtyard and through another smaller one. She then stopped suddenly,
"I cannot go past here."
"He's in the one on the end?"
"Yes where there is that tiny light."
"Got it. Thanks Rin." I smiled at her before gathering my strength and I strode up to the entrance. The panel was cracked open slightly, I listened to the exchange going on beyond.
"My Lord, what do you propose we do?"
"I will leave at dawn. When I return we can sort this problem out. Until then I will leave Rin and the woman in your hands."
"Why do you…"
"Do not question my motives Jaken, for it will reveal…" Sesshomaru stopped and then spoke again.
"Enter woman. I know you are standing there." Following his orders I stepped into the dim room. I could see one tiny candle or something burning and it hardly counted as light. The only way I could know that Sesshomaru was there was the small reflection of the light in the amber of his eyes.
I knelt in front of him with the top folded in front of me.
"Is your temper so under control now that you can see me woman?"
"My temper was just and it is you who should restore some manners."
"Do remember it is not your place to judge me."
"I'll judge you how I see fit, but for now I will bite my tongue." I hissed from my position on the floor.
"Is that all then?"
"No, just all I can let your delicate little ears hear." I countered.
"Then get out woman."
"So be it…" I debated as to whether or not to add the last part. Why the heck not.
"… Fluff boy."
"I rushed out before he could utter another syllable, but as I dashed away I heard the sharp splintering of wood. I grabbed Rin's hand and together we ran all the way back to my room.
"Well that wasn't so hard I suppose. Rin did you know he was leaving tomorrow?"
"Nope. Where is he going?"
"I haven't a flipping clue. It will be nice to have him off my back though. Tomorrow I think we'll get up early and explore a bit. You'll have to help me though Rin so I don't get lost."
"I'll do my best. I have only been here once before."
"Really? Where do you live other times?" I asked surprised.
"Lord Sesshomaru and I stay in the woods with Master Jaken, most of the time and sleep in the grass, but sometimes when Lord Sesshomaru is off and away I go to a village and sleep there."
"Geeze! I'll never know how you do it!" I sighed.
"Do what?"
"Oh never mind, don't worry about it. Either way we'll have a lot of fun while he is away."
"Good that way I…" She paused to yawn. "I won't get so…" Another yawn. "So lonely…" Rin's little eyes drifted closed and she rested her head on my shoulder as we sat on the futon. I sat really still and stared into the darkness. I felt Rin snuggle against my arm and I laid her down covering her with the blanket, before lying down beside her. I was still in my kimono and I felt the hard sheath of the dagger tugged in my obi. Not caring I fell asleep, thus ending my third day in this unknown place and what was to be my new life.
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