Hey everyone! Sorry for the long wait, I JUST got around to updating A Dead Lovers Last Wish, so I'm a tad behind. overwhelmed with guilt OKAY! So I'm more than a tad bit behind, but im trying my best to catch up! Im really glad you all like this story, and I'm going to indulge you all by letting you in on a big part of Kagome today. Thanks a bunch for staying with me, even though I take forever!
Oh yes, I would really like it if you all could tell me what you think of Sesshomaru in this chapter, and of Kagome. I would like to know if I kept both of them in character. Even if you have a slight question about it, please tell me, so I can work on it. I have a feeling it needs to be tweaked in a few spots, but I would really like ya'll input. Thanks!
Carmen Dehn: Conflict you say? I love conflict in my stories, and I'm glad you saw all of it in the last chapter. Unfortunatly, in my opinion, their isn't much in the way of confilct for this chapter. But in the next one, their will be a lot.
I like what you said about Sesshomaru's mood always seeming to reflect the weather. I was doing that unconsciously I suppose, but it's a wonderful way to think about it. You have a wonderful imagination. I hope you don't mind if I use that idea later on in the story ; )
'You are your worst critique' is a good standard to live by, because then you make yourself strive harder if your not completely happy with your work. Although it can be a bitch sometimes. Excuse the lang. Thanks for the review, I love getting constructive critisism, so if you ever see any that needs to be pointed out, even if its just one tiny detail (like eye, hair color, ect.) or a major detail, then please, by all means, let me know! Thanks again, I really appreciate your kind words!
Robin's-hope: Nothing wrong with fantasizing about Sesshomaru...if their is, we can blame it on for ShortPoet and her review, LOL. It was a good thing to say, got my mind working.
I'm glad you thought the last chapter was good, I was a bit worried about it. I was afraid I would have Sesshomaru out-of-character, but it seems like all of you thought he was in-step.
Hmm, it's hard to imagine Sesshomaru being happy for himself. Heck, it's hard to imagine him happy at all, but you know what? I'm going to work out that kink, because he will be happy in my story. Well, later on, unfortunatly, much later on. Only because I think he has to work through his tidal wave of emotions and he can't just one day wake up and be happy. Know what I mean?
Thanks for the review! I love getting constructive critisism, thanks girl! For the review, and for sticking with me through all my writers blocks and through my long break periods. Hopefully, my updates will get steadier and faster. Thanks again!
Wake-Robin: Yes, Kagome is the arsonist. Intriguing, you say? Hm, i'm glad. That means your hooked. ; )
Kagome21: I'm finally updating. Thanks for the review, and sorry, but I don't want to give anything away, so I won't be able to tell you what Kagome is. But her secrets unfold in this chapter and a couple more. It wont be long now.
AngelsWarmth: I'm glad we got the entire "copy" thing worked out, if you know what I mean. Glad you decided to stick with the story, thanks a lot, and I hope you still do.
Candycorn Anime: CUTE! Your name, I mean. I love candycorn...yum! Oh, sorry. Thanks for the review, here is the update!
the fallen always falls: Whoa, deep name.I love it. Very nice. Yes, Kagome got saved, you didn't think I'd let her die did you? LOL. (I did think about streaching it out tho...but no) Kagome, a pyro? Something to that effect, but that's not giving anything away no one else asked. Thanks for the review!
Tay&sessforever: I try to be really descriptive with my stories. It gives the readers more of an in depth kind of view into the story. Thanks for the review, I'm glad you like it!
ShortPoet: Busy much? LOL. Just kidding. You have a nice imagination. I like the trail your mind is leading you with the wondering of what Kagome is. A vampire, a pheonix, I love the thoughts. You like being stumped? Hm, then maybe this chapter will keep your mind busy for a while, lol.
Lmao. I don't know, do demons sweat? Maybe Sesshomaru was a bit too dry, but if you think about it, he was probably moving so fast the flames didn't have time to reach his skin. Nice twist, now its my turn to think over my actions.
."After all, we wouldn't like him so much if he wasn't the aloof, cold-hearted merciless Lord of the West, now would we?" I liked that. Very in depth. And so true. Thanks for the review, Mary. Can't wait to hear what you think of this chapter.
XWhitStaRx: LOL! I'm really glad you love my story. I love hearing it when people say that, it makes me all warm and fuzzy (LOL).
One of the things I love about writing is description, so I have a lot of that working for me in all my works. I'm glad you can see the person, that's one of my main goals. So the story can unfold in the readers mind.
Don't be jealous, I'm not that good, and I'm sure your work is perfectly fine! I should check it out when I get some time, thanks for the review!
love for this heaven: Glad you like my story. Sorry I didn't hurry, hope you didn't give up on me. As I said, I'm really glad you like it. Thanks for the review!
Brenda: Thanks for the review.
To all you anonymous readers, thanks for checking out my story, and I hope you like this chapter.
Once again, this story is dedicated to Mary. For if it wasn't for her, the first chapter would never have been posted, Thank you, girl!
Night Vision
Pg-13
Romance/Tragedy/Secretive
Chapter Four
Kagome opened her eyes, golden-black blurred with sleep. She blinked, a small scream eliciting from her throat. Her eyes met a pair of chocolate brown that were about nose to nose with her. The eyes got further away, as their owner leaned back, giving Kagome space.
"Where...," She trailed off, feeling the satin material of sheets against her skin. Something felt...off. KAMI! She was completely naked! A strangled cry left her throat, as she pulled the sheets up to her neck.
The little girl, the owner of the warm, chocolate eyes, giggled at the foot of her bed, and Kagome noticed for the first time, that she wasn't in her house. Then it all flooded back to her.
The fire...getting Rin out of the house...being flung against the wall like a rag doll...the smell of smoke and the heat of fire as she felt it close around her...then, everything going black...
Kagome pressed her hand against the mattress, hoisting herself up, then yelped in pain. Her palm, which was now bandaged, was scorched from grabbing the door knob of the bathroom.
"Oh yeah," She whispered softly. She glanced up, feeling the weight at the end of the bed shift, and saw Rin crawling over to her. She parked herself half in and half out of Kagome's lap and her voice rang through Kagome's thoughts.
"Is Kagome all right?" The child's soft, innocent, child-like voice made Kagome smile gently at the girl she felt a strange bond towards.
"Yes, Rin. I'm fine." An idea forming, she glanced around, then back at the young child, whose warm eyes were watching her cheerfully. "Do you know where my clothes are?"
The little girl nodded enthusiastically, a toothy smile breaking across her face, and sprang from the bed, running across the floor of the huge room and Kagome watched her disappear into a smaller room off in the corner. Must be the closet, she thought.
Using the few minutes she had till Rin got back, Kagome glanced around the room. It's walls were high and shimmered with an ivory seal that almost seemed to blend into the smallest hint of a light silver at the edge, towards the floor. The carpeting was a dark green and, she noticed as she slid out of bed with the sheet around her, it was mesh. She smiled at the feeling of the carpet beneath her feet, and assumed that was why Rin wasn't wearing any shoes either. Gathering the sheet into a bunch just above her breast, she held it tight with one hand, while her other hand brushed against the smooth wall. She padded silently towards an enormous dresser like vanity, her fingers brushing the delicate designs.
The dresser was made of pearl, holding six two-foot long drawers, with an intricate gold design along the handles. Her gaze slowly slid up to the mirror, and she gasped at the beauty of it. The reflective glass was held in a churrigueresco woven design of ivory and silver marble, swirling around the glass as if it were a living gas.
Her eyes stopped in the middle of the mirror, as she caught her reflection. Her midnight colored eyes were wide, their golden depths swimming with awe. Her hair was a mess, tangled and heaped in places it wouldn't normally be unless she slept wildly. And to top it all off, she was dressed in a sheet. A sheet, of all things. Moving her eyes towards the top of the frame, her breath hitched. A pair of golden eyes stared back at her through the mirror and she whirled around, so surprised she almost dropped the sheet. Almost. Her hand tightening around the knot to keep herself covered, her own golden swirled eyes flashed with surprise, then anger.
He stood in the frame of the door, his form straight and stiff. His eyes were staying on hers, not roaming, but he couldn't help but to noticed how odd she looked draped in a sheet. But startlingly beautiful at the same time. Pushing the traitorous thoughts from his mind, he saw her mouth open slightly to say something when Rin dashed out of the closet and back into the room.
"Kagome-chan, Rin doesn't know what to choose for you to wear!" The girl's voice was cheerful, despite the situation at hand. Kagome looked down at the girl, and smiled warmly. She knelt down so she was eye level to the little girl. Kagome ruffled the child's hair lovingly with her free hand. "That's fine, Rin. I'm sure I'll find something."
Rin giggled, throwing her arms around her new friend's neck. Kagome hugged her back, and when Rin pulled away, Kagome saw her eyes widened and a grin dance on her face when she noticed her Lord
Sesshoumaru stared at Kagome in awe, obviously dumbstruck that she had such an easy manner with children. The Taiyoukai had watched the scene with a mixture of wonder and intrigue. Rin and the human acted as would a mother and her child, yet from his conversation with Rin, he gathered they had just met not even two days ago. The sound of his ward's voice and the thrust towards his legs, snapped him out of his stupor.
"Fluffy-sama!" The little girl had launched herself into his legs, her arms just barely hugging the lower part of his waist, for she wasn't that tall yet.
So that's who Rin referred to when she had murmured fluffy-sama a while back ago, Kagome mused. Kagome watched the interaction with a small smile on her lips, but her eyes revealed her shock. All the rumors she had heard from her village were proven wrong in just a matter of fifteen seconds. And now, her black hues turned gentle as the stoic demon Lord placed a hand on the child's head. Rin beamed, looking happier than any child Kagome had ever seen before.
"Rin," Sesshomaru said quietly. At the sound of her name, the raven-haired child looked up. She dropped her arms, taking a step back so she could look up at her savior.
"Yes, my Lord?"
"Jaken is waiting in your chambers for you to return. I will retrieve you shortly, then we are leaving." Sesshomaru's voice was toneless, but Kagome had a feeling that Rin saw something in his eyes every time he looked at her because the child never seemed perturbed by his lack of emotion.
"Hai! Good-bye, Kagome-chan!" Dashing out of the room, the door slammed behind her and Kagome's gaze returned to the demon lord. She shifted uncomfortably under his heated gaze, and after a long wait of silence, sighed in exasperation.
"Thank you." Her statement was answered with silence so she continued, "For saving my life, I mean." She rubbed the back of her neck with her free hand. "How long was I asleep?"
"Three days." So thats why her body was so sore.
A two worded answer. Well at least she was getting some where. "I don't mean to sound rude, but I need some clothes. This...is awkward."
"You will find everything you need in the room adjoined to this one." His golden eyes flickered over to her left where she hadn't gotten a chance to look over thoroughly and she noticed another room; the door was closed.
"Thank you." She fidgeted, and Sesshomaru held back the amused glint in his eyes. Humans were strange, a nuisance and totally unworthy to walk this earth, but for some reason this human intrigued him. Damn her.
"Um, can you elaborate on what happened a couple nights ago? Everything is kind of fuzzy to me. Sorry." Sesshoumaru was unsure as to what the girl was apologizing for, but decided to let it go for now.
"Rin is my ward, so when I was told she had disappeared, I went to look for her. I found her outside the walls of the village fleeing from the fire. She asked me to retrieve you. You've been here for three days. Someone will be in shortly." Figuring that was enough to satisfy the human's curiosity, he turned and left the room, the door closing with a click behind him.
He was wrong, though. Now she was left with even more questions then before. Dumbfound, but desperately wanting some clothes, she went to the room he had talked of, and opened the door. She stood in the threshold of the room, her mouth slightly open in awe, her eyes wide. It was beautiful. She stepped inside, the cool marble of tile against her feet sending shivers of chill up her legs. Her hand fell from the doorknob, and the door shut softly behind her. Her eyes swept over the bathroom. This room was almost as big as the bed room she had just been it, yet it was completely different. The silver walls trimmed down to drop into a faded dark green, like the forest backdrop. The marble tile was a mixture of greens and silvers, as well as the ceiling, which struck her as strange, but completely gorgeous. In the middle of the room, against the wall, was a stone bath, laced with golden weaves. Another vanity, an exact replica of the one in her room, was opposite the bath. Windows off to the far right were huge, and stained glass, but the sunlight filtered in, leaving an aureate trail that lit up the bath room, but shone directly on the bathtub. She cringed.
Burning candles adorned the walls, and the vanity in various places, the scent of cinnamon roses filling the atmosphere. It was breathtaking. "Talk about living the rich life," She murmured to herself.
She kept against the wall, and slid through the shadows and quickly shut the window, pulling the shades shut and blocking out the sunlight. As gorgeous as it was, she couldn't chance it. Shaking herself out of her stupor, she squealed, dashing over to the bath tub and quickly turning the faucets. Steam rose from the water as it filled the tub, dropping in two rose scented oils from the corner of the bath. She smiled and went back to the bath, shutting off the water. The warm steam welcomed her, and she dropped the sheet, stepping into the water.
A sigh of contentment escaped her lips as she slid into the water, the warm liquid reaching to just above her breasts, the only thing exposed being her neck and head. She leaned against the back of the tub, letting the tension roll off of her shoulders.
"Hentai!"
A slap resonated through the normally quiet kitchen, followed by the thud of a body hitting the floor. A young woman stood over a half-conscious man, her face tinted red, hands curled into fists at her side, eyes flaming.
"You little pervert! How many times have I told you to keep your hands to yourself!" Her voice was calm, deadly. He stood up, feigning innocence.
"You mean like this?"
She felt his hand wander down the small of her back, and twitched. She grabbed an unused pan from the stove they were currently beside, and whacked him over the head.
"Houshi-sama, you are so arrogant!" Her words landed on deft ears; the blow had finally rendered him unconscious. She sighed. "Peace for a while."
Sango stepped over the motionless body of her working partner, and finished cleaning up the kitchen. She was a pretty woman of about twenty-two, with kind but haunted eyes that spoke volumes of an emotional, fatal past, and long brown hair held in a high ponytail that fell down to the middle of her back. Her figure was tall and slim, toned from years of demon-exterminating and training, yet even though her beauty could sometimes be described as harsh, her heart was nothing but sweet and kind.
Sango glanced over towards the kitchen entrance as she saw the door swing open. She didn't see anyone step inside. That only meant one person.
"'Morning, Shippo," She said cheerfully. She watched as the little kitsune child rounded the counters, casually stepped over the fallen body of Miroku and walked over to Sango. His eyes were still half-closed, and his uniform was on haphazardly. She smiled, dropping her dish towel on the counter, and knelt down on her knees in front of him. She ruffled his hair, eliciting a small smile from the sleepy child. "Here, let me straighten this up."
A few tugs and mumbles later, his uniform was straight, and his hair was back in a small tail, held together with a green tie he had received from his mother before she was murdered. His aqua eyes were open and sparkled to life as she lead him to the table. She had saved some food for him and it was sitting on the table, covered to keep in the heat. Just as soon as she removed the cover, Shippo tore into it a smile lightning his cute face.
Just as she turned around to finish cleaning, Miroku lazily got up, a satisfied grin on his face. "Lady Sango, must I ask you not to be so harsh?" He winced at the look of fire on her face. "Maybe not." He grinned once again, and Sango found herself rolling her eyes, but looking sideways at the monk.
He had a boyish grin, but his features were all man. Tall and lean, his face was always cheerful, but his eyes sometimes seemed to be as haunted as her own. A purple cloth was wrapped around his right hand indefinitely, to which, he had still not spoken of why. His eyes were dark, full of emotion. And when he smiled, he had these irresistibly cute dimples...whoa! Sango looked away sharply, trying to scale down her body heat. Walking around the corner, furthest from him, she finished cleaning. With his help, of course.
Just as they were finishing off Shippo's dishes, the door opened and Sango looked towards the entrance.
"My Lord," She said softly, bowing. Miroku and Shippo did the same. Sesshomaru offered them a curt nod, before looking Sango in the eyes. His golden hues explained nothing to his presence, but she had a feeling he was about to say something that would make a big difference on their lives.
"You shall go to the third corridor and bring food to the two people in the last room on the far right. One is Rin," Sango nodded, remembering the little girl, "the other is a human, Kagome." Sango was shocked, not knowing why a human girl was in the chambers upstairs, but she hid it well, keeping her face as passive as her Lords. "You shall also show her where she should find some clothes."
"Yes, my lord."
"Shall I go with Lady Sango, my lord?" Miroku spoke up.
Sesshomaru shifted his golden gaze to Miroku, then Shippo, who kept his gaze to the floor. "You," Shippo glanced up nervously, knowing instinctively that Sesshomaru was talking about him, "shall accompany Sango to the chambers. He looked back at Miroku now, "And you shall come with me."
After seeing their orders had sunk in, and no questions were going to be asked, he turned and walked out of the room. Sango and Shippo cast a questioning glance to Miroku, who shrugged and followed Sesshomaru out of the room.
"Come on, Shippo. We need to make more food." Figures something would come up after she had cleaned everything. She was supposed to be taking her break right now. She sighed, after all, there was nothing she could do about changing her orders.
She stepped out of the tub, hearing the slosh of water as it rocked from her motion. Water dripped off her body and onto the silvered-green marble floor. Shivering from the drastic change in temperature, she grabbed the towel closest to her. When she pulled it from the counter, it fell open to reveal it wasn't a towel, but a mesh robe. It was deep red in color and the fabric was heavenly soft against her skin as she slid into it, tying it tight around her slim waist. Turning around, she released the plug, watching the water swirl down the drain. Cleaning up her mess, she then went to the windows, reluctantly pulling them shut, locking out the nice, warm breeze that had caressed her face.
Sighing, she walked out of the bathroom and into her chambers, the bathroom door falling shut behind her. Her feet, once again, relished in the dark green carpeting. She smiled, now noticing she had quite a few windows in her room as well. Hurriedly, she threw them open, eager to feel the warm breeze once again. Recklessly, she positioned herself on the window.
As she sat on the lip of the window, her legs dangling out, she let her mind wander. Sesshomaru said someone should be coming. Does that mean I have to stay here until they get here? With a mental shrug her thoughts were turned to her house, and her bright eyes dimmed. She had put that child in danger. She had saved her from drowning, only to risk her life in a fire that she herself had started.
"It wasn't intentional!" She muttered angrily. The wind blew again, pushing her hair back away from her face, but she hardly noticed.
It didn't matter if it was intentional or not, it happened. Damn that demon for cursing her family. He ruined their lives. And now, it was ruining hers. Her eyes clouded over as a memory escaped her binding, and she gave into the warm feeling of recognition.
Izumi walked quickly down the deserted streets of her village. The church was just down the street a few hundred feet, but she felt as if she had been walking for hours.
She had just escaped from her home after seven and a half hours of hard labor. Now she had a beautiful little girl not even an hour old. She knew it was crazy to bring a newborn –her new born– out into the weather like this, but she had no other option. They would have come to take her baby girl away. Izumi couldn't –wouldn't– let that happen. She would rather die before she let them have her little girl. And that just might happen.
Izumi's time was coming quickly, and she knew it. Her heart and soul felt it. And when she got her daughter to safety, she would welcome it, but only then.
She was pulled back to the present as the sharp wail of her daughter pierced the silent darkness. A silent scream, she thought in irony.
"It's okay baby girl," She said soothingly, holding the now calmed bundle closer.
In her haste to get out before they reached them, she had only a long night gown on, and a thin jacket. She had grabbed a little hate –she had made it when she found out she was pregnant– before for her daughter, and taken the blanket from her mid-wives. It did Izumi no justice with the bitter sharp wind, but she held her babe close to her breast, trying to keep the newborn as warm as possible. Even if that meant sacrificing her own body heat, by hell she'd do it.
Her legs ached, as did her entire body from the difficult labor. Her breasts throbbed painfully, and her mind was foggy. She had barely held onto consciousness during labor before she had felt their auras closing in.
She knew they must have sensed her daughter right when she was born, and she had barely escaped. Surely that had sensed her departure as well, but she couldn't sense them following her.
They hadn't expected her to run. Hadn't expected her to be conscious or alive, for that matter. So when she had tried to leave, she was met with very little interference. As she left, she was grateful to find none of them outside.
She looked down at her daughter, who was now sleeping peacefully. "I'm sorry, little one." Her voice was soft as a rose petal, but was filled with as much mourning as a violin. She felt tears spring to her eyes, and her heart break at what she knew she had to do...
KNOCK
KNOCK
KNOCK
Kagome jumped, which was dangerous considering where she was in that moment. She slid from the window sill, and stood. She was surprised to find tears sliding down her cheeks in gentle waves. She brushed them away.
"Mama," She whispered softly.
KNOCK
Startled, she remember someone was at the door. "Coming!" Wiping her face free of tears, and pinching her cheeks to return color to her parlor, she opened the door, a smile brightening her features.
A young woman stood in front of her, her dark eyes calculating, but warm. Along side her was a small child. The woman held a tray; the child, clothes. She stepped aside.
"Sorry about that, my mind wandered. Come on in." They both looked utterly surprised at her apology, and invitation, but followed her welcome easily enough, and she closed the door behind them.
Neither of them spoke and she tilted her head to the side. She smiled warmly at them both.
"I'm Kagome, what's your name?" She looked at the young woman whose eyes were towards the ground in respect for her Lord's guest.
"Sango, My Lady."
Kagome blanched. "M-my Lady?...No, no, no. Please, call me Kagome. 'My Lady'is too formal, and I'm not worthy of the title, as well." Sango's eyes shot up to meet Kagome's for a brief instant before moving sharply towards the ground, realizing her mistake. The female servant waited for her punishment, and was surprised at Kagome's gentle words.
"You can look at me, you know. I'm not royalty." Kagome's voice was light, and cheerful, so Sango did as she requested and gave the young woman a warm smile, immediately warming up to her.
Seeing that Kagome had made progress with Sango, she knelt down in front of the young boy, sitting on her knees. "And what's your name, little guy?"
The kitsune child turned crimson, and didn't say anything until Sango's gentle 'It's OK' met his ears. "Shippo," he said quietly.
"You're too cute. That's a very nice name, Shippo. I'm Kagome. It's nice to meet you." Being a child, Shippo glanced up at Kagome, not remembering his gaze was to be kept on the floor and flashed her a brilliant smile, his aqua eyes shining. Dropping all pretenses, Kagome swept her arms around the cute little kit, and was happy when she felt a hug in return. Albeit, it was a shocked one, and more than likely instinct.
After introductions were made and Kagome ate her breakfast, Shippo handed her the clothes. Sango and Shippo both stood and made their way to the door. Kagome followed, the clothes in her arms.
"Thank you, for the food and the company," Kagome said gratefully, a warm smile gracing her lips.
"Your welcome, Kagome. My Lord said Rin was to be in with you, but I guess she got caught up. Would you give this to her when she returns?" Sango held the tray to Kagome, who took the it, her clothes draped over her forearm. "Sure thing, Sango. It was really nice to meet you." Kagome's eyes twinkled as she looked back at Shippo. "You too, Shippo. I hope I can talk to you both some more?"
Sango nodded, and Shippo did as well, then they left, leaving her all alone once again. Setting the tray down, Kagome slipped out of her robe, and unfolded her clothes. Without taking much notice as to what she was putting on, she slipped into it, then crossed to a mirror. She gasped at the regalness of her appearance. Beautiful deep red silk, embroidered with light silver on the edges. The sleeves were long and flowing so they flared just past her fingertips. The neck line was modest, straight across, but low enough to show she was enjoying her womanhood. The waist was small, and perfectly form fitting, gently following her hips as she walked, and flowing out at the middle of her hips and gently caressing the floor. Silver embroidery traveled up the left side of the dress, swirling around her side, and her left sleeve. Her ebony hair and alabaster skin were both brought out by the deep red. Obviously when one was a guest in Lord Sesshomaru's castle, he preferred them to be well kept. He had a nice reputation for finesse.
Glancing at the mirror once again, she decided she needed to do something with her hair. She obviously couldn't leave it down. Sango's was in a high pony tail, and Rin's was in a pony tail off to the side. Kagome decided to be different, and twisted her hair into a French Twist. Grabbing two pearl painted hair sticks, she dropped her hands to look at her hair. Loose wisps fell on the sides of her face, gently caressing her slender neck. All in all, she was happy with her appearance.
Rin burst into the room, half naked, a little green toad following her. After getting over her initial shock, Kagome laughed at the comical showing. The green youkai had a pink shower hat on with rubber duckies adorning it, a washing brush in one hand, a bar of soap in the other. Rin dashed around Kagome's bed, a pink towel wrapped around her, hair soaking wet with some soap bubbles clinging to her.
"You stupid child, get back here! I don't know why my Lord bothers with someone as troublesome as you!" The high pitched voice of the demon made Kagome laugh harder as he chased Rin around the room. A cough interrupted the moment, and time froze.
Lord Sesshomaru stood in the threshold of Kagome's chambers. His golden amber eyes were watching the scene with what anyone else would have thought passiveness, but Kagome saw amusement flicker in his golden hues.
"L-L-Lord S-s-sesshomaru!" The green toad stumbled over his words, but the taiyoukai barely seemed to notice. His eyes were fixated on the young woman that was knelt in the middle of the room, attending to Rin.
"Here, just hold it like this, and we can finish your bath in a minute, okay?" Kagome smiled gently at the Rin, who then launched herself into Kagome. Kagome's arms swept around the little girl, and she stood up, glancing over at Sesshomaru.
"My Lord," She said softly, bowing as much as she could with Rin in her arms. Sesshomaru merely watched them, then looked at Jaken.
"I believe your work here is done. Go check on the monk and tell me his progress." Sesshomaru's voice was emotionless, toneless.
"Y-yes, me lord!" The high-pitched voice answered, then the green toad dashed from the room.
"I'll finish her bath so she can go with you," Kagome said to the Taiyoukai, remembering earlier when he had stated they were to go somewhere.
"Fluffy-sama, Rin wishes to stay with Kagome-sama!" Rin pipped up, wriggling in Kagome's arms. Kagome let the girl go, and she dashed over to her Lord. She looked up at him, her warm, chocolate brown eyes smiling, and Sesshomaru placed a hand on her head. His ward seemed to trust Kagome, and although he didn't know her, she seemed harmless. He tell his guards to stay on their toes.
"You can stay with her if you wish," Sesshomaru answered, looking up to Kagome for confirmation. Kagome nodded, smiling. Sesshomaru gave her a curt nod, then after a fleeting glance at Rin who was giggling, swept out of the room, the door closing behind him.
"Come, Rin. We can finish your bath, then you can show me around, okay?"
TO BE CONTINUED
