Kagome fidgeted nervously. She could not keep herself from wondering what the room she was in looked like, and how the castle looked. She was sure that it was extravagant. She thought of all the fairy tales she had loved when she was a child, and how beautiful the castles were. Is Sesshomaru's castle that way?
Kagome's thoughts were interrupted when she heard the door open. "Kagome-san?" A young voice called out.
"Yes. Who is it?"
"It is Rin. Sesshomaru-sama said that you are to keep me company. He also said that you are blind and that I have to help you."
"That is correct." Kagome smiled, despite the sadness that consumed her. To rely on a girl so young. The feeling of uselessness flooded back into her heart. She could feel them, again. The salty drips leaving trails on her cheeks. She could feel the misery consume her. Isn't this the reason I left Inuyasha and the others? To rid myself of these feelings.
"Kagome-san, are you okay?" Rin scurried to Kagome's side. "Please do not cry, Kagome-san." Rin stood upon her tippy toes and wiped the tears away with her small hands. "Rin did not mean to make you sad. Please forgive Rin."
"You did not make me sad, Rin-chan. I was only thinking of how much I miss my friends." Rin smiled and patted the older woman.
"It's okay, Kagome-san. Rin is sure that your friends miss you too." Kagome nodded, and smiled again.
"So what would you like to do, Rin-chan?"
"Well, Rin will take you to Rin's favorite place."
"And where is that?"
"I can't tell you! It's a secret." Kagome laughed softly. She reminded her so much of Shippo. The innocence that they possessed. Kagome smiled again.
"Okay, Rin-chan. Let's go." Rin helped the girl from the bed and clutched her hand, leading her from the room.
Kagome sighed inwardly. They'd been walking for nearly twenty minutes and they still hadn't made it to their destination. Finally ten minutes later, which felt like an eternity to Kagome. They stopped moving. Kagome felt Rin slip her hands from hers and shortly afterwards she heard the creaking of what seemed to be a door. Instantly the smell of flowers filled her nostrils. She breathed deep and sighed contently. The smell of flowers was so soothing to her.
"Come, Kagome-san." Rin said grabbing the girls hand again, leading her further into the garden.
"Rin-chan, where are we?"
"We are in Rin's favorite place. It is a secret garden."
"A secret garden? What's so special about it that makes it secret?"
" This used to be Sesshomaru-sama's mothers favorite garden. It was said that she liked this garden because of the extremely rare flowers that Sesshomaru-sama's father planted here for her. They were pure white flowers and the center was golden. She said that she loved it so because it reminded her of the silvery-white hair that the lord had and his piercing golden eyes. Just like Sesshomaru-sama's."
Rin slipped her hand from Kagome's and walked to a small patch of flowers. She cupped one in her delicate hands, and apologized picking the flower. She bought it to Kagome and put in in her hands.
Just like Sesshomaru. "Rin-chan how do you know about this story?"
"Yes, Rin. How do you know this?"
"Sesshomaru-sama." Rin said, freezing slightly.
"Well, Rin? Tell me how you know of this story."
"Rin heard it from one of the servants."
Sesshomaru nodded slightly, accepting the girls answer.
"Rin, excuse Kagome and I for now."
"Hai, Sesshomaru-sama."
After Rin disappeared Sesshomaru took a second to stare at the girl before him. He watched as she absently stroked the flower, her lips curved into a smile.
"Woman. I have some things that I must discuss with you." Sesshomaru stated in his ice cold voice.
"Yes, Sesshomaru-sama?" Kagome said cooly.
"How is it that you lost your sight?"
Kagome paused momentarily. Normally that question would have bothered her greatly but as she stroked the delicate petals of that flower it seemed almost as if her misery would soak into it.
"I'm afraid I don't exactly know. But I think that it has something to do with that last battle we were in."
"What happened?"
"I don't know. The details are slightly hazy. All I know was that there was something running towards me. The only thing I can remember is Inuyasha yelling for me to get out of the way. When I awoke I still had my eyesight but it was slightly blurry. I closed them again to try to clear it away but when I opened them all I could see was darkness. I began to cry and eventually that's how my friends found me. They attempted to take me home but it was destroyed. So I ran from them. I ran as fast as I could."
"Was my hanyou brother not able to catch you? I know that he is not as fast as this Sesshomaru but surely he could catch a human."
"I cast a spell on him."
Sesshomaru nodded. He would keep in mind that this woman was able to cast spells. He would be extremely mindful of any changes around the castle.
"Sesshomaru-sama, Sesshomaru-sama!"
"What is it, Sachi?"
"My lord, there has been a great tragedy. The North and the East have gone to war and Lord Akine requests your services as his ally." Sachi said breathlessly.
Completely unfazed Sesshomaru turned from her. "Gather the men that I am to take with them. Tell them to be prepared, we leave at nightfall."
"So you are to leave for war." Kagome said, still rubbing the flower gently. "I wish you luck, Sesshomaru-sama."
Sesshomaru eyed the girl warily. What if she were placing a spell upon him so that he may meet his demise in battle? His brow furrowed slightly at the prospect and he was clutching the girls shoulders tightly within a second.
"You wench." He barked.
"Sesshomaru-sama. What have I done?"
"Are you placing a spell on me?"
"No. I would never do such a thing."
Sesshomaru eyed the girl again, and released her from his grasp. He glared her slightly and walked from from the garden.
"I will send someone to retrieve you."
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"When is Sesshomaru-sama going to return, Kagome-san? It's been nearly two months!" Rin cried, tears streaming down her small cheeks.
"I am not sure, Rin-chan." Kagome closed her eyes. Surely the great taiyoukai of the West has not perished. No, he is too proud for that. Why do I care?
Kagome's thoughts were interrupted when someone flung the doors to her room open. Turning towards the sound she frowned slightly.
"You wench." Sesshomaru barked at her again. "You did place a spell on me. You have cursed me with bad luck."
"Sesshomaru-sama. You're bleeding." Rin said, her small voice filled with hysteria.
"Quiet Rin!"
"Sesshomaru-sama. I have no placed a curse on you. I am incapable of doing such things."
"What about the spell that you placed on my half-brother."
"It is a spell that can only be placed on hanyou. It is the only one I know. My miko powers are limited." It was true that her powers were limited, but she did know more spells. Surely she could not tell Sesshomaru. He would kill her with no remorse.
Sesshomaru turned from the girl and exited the room, the door slamming in the process. Kagome took a deep, ragged breath. What a mess she was in.
Just as Kagome had begun to calm her nerves her door was swung open again.
"Kagome-chan, Sesshomaru-sama requests your presence."
"Me?"
"Hai. It seems that you are to be under his close watch."
"So he does not trust me." Kagome hung her head slightly. Did this mean that soon he was to rid her from the world? Surely he would not let her go in peace if he thought that she may have crossed him.
"No, but he does not. You are only to stay within your new chambers, which I will take you to now. And you are to interact with Rin only. Your food will be bought to you."
So he's only letting me live because of Rin then? Kagome clenched her eyes closed slightly. She knew that from this moment on her life would be a lot more difficult.
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