Absence of a Long Felt Pain
Akai lay Kagome down in a bed of silver silk sheet, and gently covered her soft, bare skin. His brother stood firm behind him, with a stern look. Cradled in his arm was a long samurai. His lengthily silver hair was much like Inuyasha's, instead combed neatly. His black clothing, identical to what his brother wore differed in no way.
"You brought this human here?" his voice was stern and mono-toned such as Sessomaru's.
"She is not just a simple human women brother Katashi. See here on her chest-" going to move the blanket down to reveal Kagome's mark , Katashi stopped him.
"Don't. Do not touch her."
"Brother-" he breathed sadly."I was-"
"Do not Akai!" Katashi said with loud defiance.
"She wears the symbol of a prophetess." Akai continued to explain. "Even Leiko was drawn to her." Katashi stared at the sitting cat in the corner, their eyes locked a moment and a mutual understanding came. He sighed heavily, "She may stay. Keep her here Leiko."
"Then you do understand!" Akai exclaimed excitedly.
"I said only to keep her here. The Wind Nobles should be arriving soon. Go prepare to greet them, I shall join you shortly." Akai bowed to his brother, though with little age difference between them, he admired with great respect, his older brother. They both left their separate ways.
Some hours later Kagome shifted, it was dim, curtains were pulled tight around the large, comfortable bed she lay in. Her pain was gone. The death welcoming ache and sickness she'd expected to feel in the pit of the stomach was surprisingly not there. Her muscles were not sore tough she felt weak, still all the better than she usually would have.
Sitting up she felt the cold press on her exposed skin, and quickly gathered the silks around her.
"Where are my clothes?" she muttered barley audible, to herself. Soon that question faded as she saw fresh attire at the base of the bed. Hurriedly she put them on, took her sword, climbed out of bed and rushed down the long halls, decorated with vast lively paintings, while others were dark and mysterious. In each room she glanced smaller beds with billowing curtains in the open window provided the wind. No servants were found in such a large mansion, but fait voices could be heard, laughing and talking. She stopped suddenly. A dark shadow followed her noiselessly down the hall. Turning quickly Kagome recognized the navy blue panther with star filled eyes. At first she wanted to fear the creature, drawing her sword, but as she stood waiting for it's attack, Leiko, as he had been called, stare right into her eyes. Intent not to break their lock, Kagome stood more straight. Understanding.
Leiko walked slowly to Kagome, eyes critically moving up and down her, then stopped at her side and sat down. Kagome was stunned, but all the same felt safe and relaxed in the cat's presence, a feeling she had not dealt with for a long time. The sword was put back into place, and Kagome resumed her steps, Leiko at her side. There was a clang of glasses, forks and ring of laughter from two large doors directly to her right. Then a familiar voice.
"Will you not stay a while longer, brother?"
"It is much to much for me to remain here. Nice dinning with you all, I shall come and see you later." The door inched open, and Kagome dashed behind a elegant standing vase.
Leiko picked up pace next the man who left the hall.
"Leiko, I thought I told you to stand watch?" The panther grumbled. "I suppose it won't be awake for a while longer. Go, see Akai and the Wind Nobles, get something to eat." He opened the door once more, and the cat took long strides into the hall going to see Akai, then he was out of sight when the door shut.
Silently as possible, Kagome followed him out two large glass doors into a garden. Using the brilliantly flowered branches, and numerous water fountains, her stalking continued until they came to a dojo. The silver haired man walked to it center matted black floors and sat swiftly down. Creeping along side the wall Kagome reopened and closed the door without his acknowledgement. And froze. There was no where to go, no where to hide, nothing but mirrors and mats were in the large room. Of course there was no need.