Hey, all! I'm back after being sick forever! I couldn't even stay to type at the computer for more than a few minutes at a time because I'd feel like passing out. That's bad, huh? Well, no one wants to hear my problems, so here's the story!
Ch. 8: Sesshoumaru for a Day, Pt. 2
Inuyasha swished his new tail as Akamaru gave him the lowdown.
"Your event today was a success, Sesshoumaru-san…"
"Which one would that be?" Inuyasha asked, once more forgetting whom he was roleplaying.
"The fighting tournament, of course," Akamaru said, raising an eyebrow. "Are you feeling okay, boss?"
"I…uh…I am feeling a little under the weather, but it's all right. Continue," Inuyasha blurted, somehow professionally.
"And about the Tanabata event…it's being approved as well. The area it's authorized for is in the Mac Anu server. It's Dog-Dancing Holy Twin Hills."
"Dog-Dancing Holy Twin Hills. Got it!" Inuyasha said. "So when's my shift over?"
"Not for a while, boss. You know that!"
"Are you contradicting me?"
"Er…n-no!"
"I'm taking a short hiatus to Carmina Gadelica, Akamaru. I'm sure you can handle it here?" Inuyasha stated, finally getting the hang of his role.
Akamaru groaned.
Yep. That's Sesshoumaru, alright…
Back in the real world, Sesshoumaru was fighting one heck of a headache as Kagome prepared him some food.
"You really don't have to do this," he mumbled sickly. "I don't need to eat…"
However, his roaring stomach begged to differ. Kagome smiled.
"It's okay, Sesshoumaru. That is the reason you're so worn down. You shouldn't push yourself so hard, you know."
"I try not to, but we need to eat, and Inuyasha doesn't have a job yet, no doubt due to my old reputation…"
"Reputation?"
"It's nothing," Sesshoumaru said curtly. Kagome knew that was where it ended and questioned no more.
"Do you feel okay?"
"A little dizzy," the man said, putting a hand to his head. "And I have a splitting migraine…"
"Oh. Well this food will help you back to your feet for sure. Omelettes are the one thing I do know how to make. And I did some vegetable rolls too."
Kagome set a plate on her coffee table laden with food.
"Arigato, Kagome," Sesshoumaru said gratefully. He picked up the ornate chopsticks beside the eggs and clutched them weakly, unsure of what to pick. Eventually, he took a small sliver of egg and four vegetable rolls for himself, leaving a very large amount of food still on the tray.
"You know, you can get more. I made plenty…"
"Kagome, I do not wish to eat you out of house and home like Inuyasha would…"
Sesshoumaru took a small bit of egg and put the chopsticks to his mouth…
Hey, this is pretty good!
Abandoning all etiquette, he began to scarf the food hungrily. He took no more notice of Kagome's portion; indeed, he took no more notice of Kagome as the chopsticks flew from the plate to his mouth in a flash. For a moment, he choked, but he was soon back on track. As soon as he cleared the table, Kagome chucked, "Would you like some more?"
Sesshoumaru held his bowl up, swallowing a mouthful of egg.
"Yes please!"
He didn't seem abashed at all!
Kagome brought a larger tray out, which quickly found its way into Sesshoumaru's seemingly bottomless stomach. However, they seemed to have found its bottom as he fell back onto the couch, a content, full young man. He took only a moment to rest then got to his feet and stacked the dishes up.
"Come, Kagome. There's a battle to be fought."
"Battle?"
She soon found out he meant cleaning up the dishes and kitchen. As he did this, he decided to sing a song, something he didn't feel embarrassed to do. Kagome smiled. He seemed to love American culture, and he was not a half-bad singer. The way the lyrics of "This Love" rolled off his tongue made her want to join, and as he started an Evanescence song, she decided to. The smooth alto joined by Kagome's rich soprano brought out the song's beauty, even if it was a brooding song.
Catch me as I fall
Say you're here and it's all over now
Speaking to the atmosphere
No ones here and I fall into myself
This truth drives me
Into madness
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away
If I will it all away
Don't turn away
Don't try to hide
Don't close your eyes
Don't turn out the light
I'm frightened by what I see
But somehow I know
There's much more to come
Immobilized by my fear
And soon to be blinded by tears
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away
If I will it all away
Don't turn away
Don't try to hide
Don't close your eyes
Don't turn out the light
Falling angels at my feet
Whispered voices at my ear
Death before my eyes
Lying next to me I fear
She beckons me shall I give in
Upon my end shall I begin
Forsaken all I've fallen for
I rise to meet the end
They took a moment's breath for the guitar solo break, humming it together and glancing at each other…
Don't turn away
Don't try to hide
Don't close your eyes
Don't turn out the light
Don't turn away, yeah
Don't try to hide
Don't close your eyes—
Don't turn out the light
Don't turn away
Don't try to hide
Don't close your eyes
Don't turn out the light…
Kagome breathed a sigh. That was a tough song and she felt lightheaded just trying to keep up with Sesshoumaru. But what she didn't know was how symbolic that song was for him. What it really meant to him…
"So now what?" she asked as he dried the last of the plates.
"I don't know. I'm feeling better now, so you can pick an activity if you want," Sesshoumaru told her.
"Do you want a drink? We have milk, water, orange juice, and sacramental sake."
"Sake, if I may."
Kagome pulled out her grandfather's stash and a glass.
"Allow me, milady."
He poured his own glass and emptied it in seconds.
"Good quality, I must say…"
Inuyasha logged out at 10:00, tired and hungry.
"Damn! I had to do soo much work!" he groused. "How does Sessh handle it?"
Obviously, he didn't know that Sesshoumaru let Akamaru handle a lot of stuff. He made his way to Kagome's house. Within two feet of the door, he heard a loud crash.
"GET OUTTA MY WAY, VASE!"
"Sesshoumaru stop! You nearly broke it!"
"OTAY, INU'S GIRL!"
Inuyasha burst in, then gasped.
"What the hell…oh, shit. Kagome, you let him get the sake!"
"Well…yeah, but I didn't know he'd be a raging alcoholic!"
"Sesshoumaru's been openly alcoholic since Dad went into a coma! Well, actually at 19…"
"Oh…"
"Father!" Sesshoumaru slurred. "Why you leave me wit Inuyasha?"
He took a swig from the bottle and laughed maniacally. Eventually, however, the laugh turned into sobs and tears.
"W-why?" he muttered drunkenly. "I miss you, Chichi-ue…"
"Sesshoumaru, you okay?" Inuyasha asked.
"Shut up, Inu! I'm off the wagon, so what…?"
"I-it's okay…don't worry about it…"
Sesshoumaru's flushed face took on a sad appearance.
"Sorry you saw this. I'm not a good brother, I'm a wreck…"
"NO, you're a great nii-chan…er, nii-chan…"
Sesshoumaru pulled his brother into a hug.
"Inu-kun, I dunno…if I'll remember this tomorrow…but you always should know…I love you…always…"
With that, Sesshoumaru drained the bottle of sake, passing out moments after.
The Next Day (I do this a lot…)
Inuyasha cringed as he heard the telltale sounds of heaving and splattering in the bathroom.
"Good think Kagome's folks were out when Sessh got hold of that sake. Kagome—not to mention us—would be in serious trouble."
He heard the toilet flush and Sesshoumaru stumbled out of the bathroom, groaning and with his hand over his stomach.
"Ugh…where's your wench?" he groaned thickly.
"She ain't a wench! And she's still cleaning up your mess, bastard!"
Sesshoumaru flashed Inuyasha the finger before sitting down heavily at the table.
"I don't think you should have drunk that whole bottle of sacred sake. It's supposed to be strong stuff…"
Once again, the elder of the two flipped Inuyasha off before letting his eyes cloud over in disinterest.
"Hey, Sessh…" Inuyasha said softly.
"What?"
"Do you…do you remember anything about last night?"
"Not a damn thing 'cept for nearly wrecking Kagome's vase."
"I thought not," the younger brother said sullenly. He didn't note his brother's wary eye upon him.
Kagome walked in and let the broom lean against the wall. She looked totally harassed.
"Good thing my parents weren't here all day. Gramps and Mama would have strangled me."
'Gomen, milady," Sesshoumaru muttered. "I know I am a deadbeat."
"NO, you're not a deadbeat. You just got stressed is all. I can understand that…So are you boys hungry?"
"Yeah!" they replied simultaneously.
"Okay then! I'll make eggs and stuff…"
"No, no. It is my turn to serve you," Sesshoumaru said firmly. "You rest yourself and I'll take care of breakfast."
He took Kagome's cooking apron, folded it, and Inuyasha helped him tie it around his waist. Inuyasha also helped him tie his hair into a folded ponytail.
"Where are your pans and things, Kagome?" he asked.
As soon as Sesshoumaru had everything gathered up, he began.
"Are you sure he'll be okay?" Kagome whispered to Inuyasha.
"Oh, yeah. He's one hell of a cook, don't worry."
"If you say so, baby," Kagome said softly.
"Just sit back and enjoy the show!" Inuyasha assured her.
It almost seemed as if Sesshoumaru didn't have a hangover. His focus on the task at hind was precise to a fault. Almost simultaneously, he scrambled up the eggs and buttered up the toast. He then cut a small square of butter off the stick and threw it into the frying pan as the bread toasted.
"Wow!" Kagome said incredulously. "Where'd he learn to cook so well?"
"Oh, just his mom. Dad wasn't a good cook, see?"
"Well…I mean…he should open a restaurant, not just be a throwaway admin at the bottom of CC Corp's payroll."
"Hey! I like being a throwaway admin!" Sesshoumaru called.
"Butt out, brother. Don't burn your eggs!"
Sesshoumaru growled in his throat, turning to flip the eggs and add a pinch of salt.
"What do you want to drink?"
"Milk please!" Kagome called.
"OJ!" Inuyasha replied.
"I knew what you wanted, baka! I meant Kagome!"
Sesshoumaru divided the food even three ways and took it out to the table. He brought the drinks next, and sat himself next to Kagome.
"Don't just stare at it!" he said encouragingly. "Eat it! It's not poisoned."
Okay, now for two more clues on Inu and Sessh's passwords
Inuyasha: Family matters to him in this fic
Sesshoumaru: What Sesshoumaru is in the World
Did I make that just a little too obvious? btw, they're both ten letter words.
R and R please!
