: hello star how are you?
Star: very good hey, where's Kaoru Kenshin
Kenshin: um… she's back at the dojo
Star: so you left her there without saying where you where goin
Kenshin: well you see, it's that time of the month and she's chased Sano and Yahiko out of the dojo
Star: O.O; well, I think you did the right thing, hey could you do the disclaimer for me
Kenshin: sure. Star doesn't own Inuyasha
Star: ONWARD!
Star: Thanks kiraracutie4 for the idea
Chapter 9 First Date & Nightmares
The day had started off normally for all of the residents that are temporally residing at Sesshomaru's palace. The usually wake up, wash up, eat breakfast and go about your own business. Well the main business for Sesshomaru and Kagome was as you remember, courting. After breakfast Kagome headed back to her room where Saki was waiting for her.
"ahh there you are Kagome. I was starting to think you had ran off from your date with Sesshomaru" Saki hinted with an eyebrow raised.
"ha ha ha, your every funny. I wouldn't pass this up because I- um…"
"haha you like him don't you" Saki pressed. She knew that Kagome liked him.
"NO! I just don't want to marry my replacement mate. Sesshomaru says that he's just plain rude and only think of himself" Kagome said quickly trying to cover up her words.
"yeah ok, well lets get you all fixed up" Saki said as Kagome sat down on the stool.
"now lets see". after bout 15 minutes Saki was finished. Kagome had keep on the beautiful green kimono that she was wearing. Saki had pinned up some of Kagome long silky hair, while the rest cascaded down her back. Saki had also applied very little make-up to Kagome's face. Seeing as how little was needed for her flawless face. The only really noticeable make-up was the light green eye shadow, which brought out her lovely lime green eyes. (like Sesshomaru's only green)
"you look great Kagome, Sesshomaru definitely won't be able to resist" Saki smirked. Kagome playfully slapped her shoulder and shook her head.
"thanks for your help Saki. Now if you'll excuse me I've got to go meet Sesshomaru" Kagome said with her head held high in the air. Which happened to make Saki laugh.
"what's so funny" kagome asked.
"nothing, haha, just go haha" Saki said in between laughs. Kagome left the room, heading outside thinking to herself.
'I wonder if my replacement mate is as conceited as Sesshy says'
Sesshy?
'oh its you! What I meant was Sesshomaru' Kagome shyly spoke.
'I had no idea you were still here'
I'll always be here I'm you for cryin' out loud her conscious retorted.
'well, uh what do you want I've got to go'
Go meet Sesshy her conscious replied, finishing her sentence.
'oh would you stop that. I swear your no better than Saki when it comes to Sesshy-uh Sesshomaru'
Haha you like him just admitted it
'grr… ok I like him big deal. The Sesshomaru that I used to know is well…
Different
'yeah, he is' Kagome said sort of dreamily.
…………
'hello'
……
'I guess she left' as Kagome snapped out of her trance she bumped into something hard.
"oh sorry about that Kagome" Kanto said as he helped her up. "oh no it was my fault. I was the one who wasn't looking" Kagome said as she dusted herself off.
"I hear you're going to meet up with Sesshomaru" he hinted. 'oh great not him too' Kagome whined in her head.
"uh yeah. I'm going to meet up with him now" she said. "oh well have fun and be good" Kanto said with a playful smirked. Kagome's face went bright red. She wasn't going to do that, right.
Kagome continued her way until she reached her destination. Kagome inhaled the fresh air that blew her way. Then again she started to think.
'this place is so comfortable, so relaxing. And I could live here if I marry Sesshomaru. Wait a minute! Do I want to marry him. OHH! I'm so confused. Where's your conscious when you need em' oh well' Kagome shook her head. She couldn't be falling in love with Sesshomaru. Could she? The sound of the door shutting snapped her out of her thoughts. As she turned around she saw it was Sesshomaru. He was wearing his usual outfit.
And for some reason Kagome's stomach started to turn and tighten. And to add to the feeling, she also had butterflies flapping around in her stomach too. 'oh great, why am I so damn nervous' she scolded herself.
"hello Kagome, ready to go" Sesshomaru asked in a silky slightly husky voice. A voice of which Kagome heard all to clearly. 'OMG! I can't take this'
"uh, yeah I'm ready lets go" she said with a smile. "so where are we going"
"you'll see as soon as we get there" was all that he would say. Kagome huffed. She wanted to know where they were going. Sesshomaru let out a small chuckle. His soon-be mate was something special. Never had he seen a demon show as much emotion around anyone before. Sure his father was sociable but never this well emotional. He himself never dared to show such emotions. He would only show emotions to his fellow higher-ups, his mate, and his children.
'I wonder what he's thinking' Kagome wondered. 'I'm thinking about you of course' a voice sounded in her head. Kagome jumped she knew that voice. 'SESSHOMARU! What are you doing in my head' Kagome asked shocked. 'if you recall the meeting with your parents' 'oh yeah. Hey! Who said you could read my thoughts. I could've been thinking of something well, private' she retorted. Sesshomaru chuckled again.
'wait are you laughing' Kagome asked. He had never laughed. 'yes are you surprised' 'YES' 'well you'll be even more surprised' 'how'
"just look" he spoke. Kagome stopped thinking and looked around. "oh my god it beautiful" she said in awe. She had been so distracted by Sesshomaru that she hadn't realized that they where there.
They were both standing in a large lush green field. Flowers were blooming all around the field. Birds and butterflies flew around the sweet smelling flowers and small animals like rabbits played in the fields. And in the middle of the field (I'm using that word a lot huh) was a yellow blanket with a hand weaved basket.
Kagome was completely taken away. Had he arranged the whole thing.
"oh Sesshomaru did you do all this" she asked still slightly in awe. Sesshomaru leaned down slightly and whispered "yes, I did" in her ear. Kagome shivered. His breath was tickling and warm. Kagome blushed. He was so close. And for some reason she wanted him closer.
"surprised" he asked leaning up from her ear.
"yes very, it's wonderful. I've never seen anything more beautiful" 'well I've seen one more thing more beautiful, AHHH! What am I saying'
Both demons made their way over to the blanket and sat down. Sesshomaru pulled out two cups and a small container. He poured some of the red liquid into both cups.
"here taste this" he said as he offered her a glass. Kagome took a sip and swallowed.
"mm what is this, it's really sweet" Kagome asked.
"it's drink called Muto(1). It's a drink for demons" Sesshomaru said as he took a sip from his glass.
"really, well it tastes really good"
"I wouldn't drink to much in one sitting thou"
"why not" Kagome asked. "because you can become drunk if you have to much. That's why humans aren't suppose to drink it"
"oh, thanks for the warning" Kagome smiled. Sesshomaru really wasn't so bad after all. After eating they started to pack up and leave towards the castle.
"thanks a lot Sesshomaru. That was really sweet" Kagome thanked. She really did have a great time with him. Who knew he could be so caring and sweet.
"no problem Kagome" he replied walking over to a patch of multicolored flowers. He was looking for something. 'what could he be looking for'. Sesshomaru then bent down and plucked a beautiful rose. He walked back over to her and put it in her hands.
"Sesshomaru" was all Kagome could muster. His golden orbs locked onto her green one's. 'why can't I look away' Sesshomaru thought to himself. After what seemed like ages Kagome broke eye contact with him.
"thank you Sesshomaru, I love the rose" kagome thanked him. 'yes, but I want you to love me as well' he was brought out of his thoughts by Kagome. She had her hand resting on his left shoulder. She smiled and closed her eyes.
"Kagome what in the world are you- huh?". his shoulder was glowing a soft blue color. And it tickled hi skin.
'what is she doing' he thought befuddled.
'I'm giving you something that you lost awhile ago' she replied back. Lost, what had he lost. He hadn't lost anything had he? Sesshomaru had thought for a minute when he realized what she was talking about. His arm.
(Somewhere with Inuyasha)
"ahh damn" Inuyasha yelled holding his eye. "Inuyasha darling, what's wrong" Kikyo asked coming to his side. "ah it's my eye. It hurts like hell" he explained. It was true it did hurt like hell. Kikyo not knowing what to do just stood there. After about 2 minutes the pain left and Inuyasha stood up.
"what in seven hells was that all about" he questioned out loud.\
"I don't know, but I felt a large amount of spiritual energy coming from you" Kikyo stated.
"spiritual energy?"
"yes, I bet it has something to do with that traitorous miko"
"Kagome, but how" Inuyasha asked. How could Kagome do this why would she do this?
"I saw we go pay a little visit to her" Kikyo said with a smirked on her ugly face. "yeah let's go do that" Inuyasha replied. His eyes glowing for a minute. Kikyo's smirked grew wider. 'finally I'll be able to get my soul back and get rid of that dirty miko'
(Back To Kag's & Sesshy)
"there you go, good as new" Kagome said a bit tired. She had restored Sesshomaru's missing arm for him. Sesshomaru flexed his arm. He could feel the blood circulating through his left arm. It was real.
"why" he asked.
"I can't have my future mate being restricted from his full potential can I" Kagome smirked.
After returning his arm they continued on their way back to the castle. Once inside the women rushed over to Kagome and dragged her off to her room and locked the door.
"so how was it" Violet asked happily. Kagome blushed. How was she suppose to tell them.
"umm, well he was very sweet"
"and" Claire coaxed. She wanted to hear everything.
"and we ate and relaxed" Kagome said, trying not to give everything away.
"so where did you get that from" Mia asked pointing to the rose Kagome held to her chest.
"Sesshomaru gave it to me" Kagome said blushing again. "look she's blushing" Claire giggled. All the other laughed as well.
"oh Kagome we just wanted to know how your first date went" Mia said reassuringly. "MOM!" Kagome whined "I've been on dates before"
"of course, with the clueless Hojo" Mia replied. It was true Hojo was pretty clueless.
"well it's almost time for dinner, let's get ready" Mia said as she stood and left the room. Once everyone was gone Kagome got freshened up and went downstairs for dinner. She meet up with Shippo and Rin on her way down there.
"mama we missed you" Shippo yipped.
"oh I missed you too Shippo" kagome said picking him up and hugging him.
"what about Rin. Did you miss Rin"
"of course I missed you Rin. I missed both of you' Kagome said reassuringly. "how about we go and get something to eat" Kagome asked.
"yeah" both kids cheered.
After eating dinner Kagome put the children to bed. It seems they had been playing all day and were exhausted.
"goodnight Shippo" Kagome whispered as she kissed his forehead. Shippo yawned and turned over in his sleep. Kagome just smiled. She was really lucky to have such a great son like him. Kagome made her way back to her room and changed into her night gown. She climbed into bed and pondered.
'I wonder what me and my Sesshy will be doing tomorrow' Kagome thought. 'hold on! My Sesshy! SESSHY! Oh god why am I so possessive over him. Callin' him my Sesshy'
Because all demons are possessive over what's theirs her conscious piped.
'hi where have you been'
I was out on a date
'A DATE! With WHO'
Do you really want to know her conscious said in a sing-song voice.
'no not really good-bye'
Hey where are you going
'I'm going to sleep' Kagome said as she duck taped her conscious from head to toe.
(Dream)
There kagome stood in a green field with flowers all around. Animals such as rabbits, deer and birds surrounded the whole area. Why was this place so familiar. Hold on this was were she and Sesshomaru were this afternoon.
"why am I here" Kagome wondered aloud. She walked around fingering the trees she passed. why in gods name was she here. Kagome was soon brought out of here thoughts and what not by a sinister laughter.
"who's there" Kagome asked getting into a fighting stance.
"dear child do you think you can escape me" the voice asked.
"who are you" Kagome shouted out.
"it's a shame how you've forgotten all about me Kagome. We've known each other for what 3 years now" the voice seemed to laugh at her.
"what 3 years…Naraku is that you" Kagome asked angrily.
"bravo Kagome so you do remember me. I'm glad. You see it just wouldn't be any fun to torture you if you couldn't remember me" Naraku spoke.
"what do you want, why are you here"
"tsk tsk tsk, Kagome I'm here for you. I want you. I want you to join me, now that you're a demon we can rule all of Japan. Together we'll be unstoppable" Naraku said as his baboon pelt came into view.
"there's no way in hell that I'd join you" Kagome yelled pissed.
"oh really. Not even for the lives of your kit or your friends" he spoke in low voice that sent shivers down Kagome spine. "not even for your family or even your soon-be mate"
Soon the cinerary changed from it's warm fuzzy feeling to a dry wasteland. The grass was now burning and scattered about. The trees no longer had there bright green leaves but dead charred trunks. And scattered about the wasteland were the bodies of her family, friends, her son and Rin. Kagome looked around frantically for Sesshomaru. But she didn't see him.
"where is Sesshomaru you heartless basturd" Kagome yelled in fury. Naraku only laughed and pointed to a large oak tree. It was the only one that wasn't on fire. Kagome ran as fast as her legs would allow. Kagome dropped to her feet once near him. He was covered in blood and his left arm was missing again.
"Sesshomaru are you ok. Oh what a stupid question to ask" she asked and scolded herself at the same time. Sesshomaru just grinned. He lifted his right arm and brushed some of her fallen hair behind her ear.
"k-Kagome" he wheezed. Kagome just broke into tears. The clear pools of salt water pouring down her cheeks in rivers.
"p-please Sesshy don't speak save your energy. I'm going to g-get you to help" Kagome sobbed trying to lift him up.
"Kagome please…I-I'm not going to live very long" he coughed out. Blood following.
"Sesshy don't talk like that, you're goin to be fine" Kagome reassured. Sesshomaru placed his hand on her cheek. Her tears rolling down his arm.
"please don't cry Kagome. I don't like to see you cry"
"Sesshomaru…please" kagome pleaded into his shirt. Sesshomaru just placed at hand on the back of her head.
"Kagome" he paused as she looked up at him "I l-love you" he spoke softly. Once he said that kagome went into another fit of sobbing.
"I-I love you too Sesshy, so please don't leave me" she pleaded again. "I'm sorry Kagome but I've got t-to……" but he never finished his sentence as he lay there not breathing anymore. His hand laying softly upon her head. Kagome was in shock. She couldn't believe that he was dead.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA, now you see what'll happen to you next woman. So why don't you just surrender to me and this will never come to pass" Naraku cooed in her ear. But Kagome just stood there frozen.
"no, I will not. I'd rather die" Kagome retorted.
"as you wish" Kikyo spoke in her ear. 'huh? How did Kikyo' Kagome thought but was cut off by and arrow being jammed into her back. Kagome fell to the ground closing her eyes. Sesshy I'll be with you soon.
(End of Dream)
Kagome awoke with a jolt. Sweating up a storm. How could that have felt so real.
"Kagome are you ok" a voice sounded. Wait she knew that voice. Sesshomaru.
"Kagome, Kagome" he said slightly shaking her. Her screaming had awoken him from his seemingly interesting slumber.
"huh? Sesshomaru you're alright" Kagome said as she looked at him in awe.
"of course I'm alright, are you. You were screaming and talking in your sleep" he said with an absolute worry on his face. Kagome couldn't speak as she remembered her dream. Would Naraku really do this. Of course he would. He doesn't care about anybody but himself.
"Sesshomaru" kagome spoke softly as she started to sob into his chest.
"Kagome" he said with a hand in her shoulder. But she just cried harder. She didn't want to lose him. He brought her happiness. He brought her joy and she didn't want to lose him.
"please don't leave me…ever Sesshy" Kagome spoke into his chest. 'Sesshy?' he thought.
"don't worry Kagome, I'll never leave you" he comforted. Sesshomaru then leaned up against the head board of the bed and held Kagome close to him. He didn't ever want to let go of the woman that lay on his chest. And out of instincts he started to make a soft purring/growling noise. Just like Kanzuo had done. He soon realized that she had fallen asleep again, but he didn't leave. He said that he wasn't going to leave her and he meant it.
Sesshomaru made himself more comfortable and fell asleep next to the woman who he would soon make his.
Star: hehe sorry but I gotta leave it there people
Kaoru: KENSHIN! WHERE ARE YOU!
Star & Kenshin: O.O
Star: you'd better get outta here
Kenshin: yeah bye (runs like heck in a hamster ball)
Kaoru: WHERE IS HE!
Star: uh you just missed him
Kaoru: WHICH WAY!
Star: I dunno
Kaoru: grrr…
Star: O.O please review or face the wrath of Kaoru