Trust in a Youkai
Chapter 48:
Scouting Land and Amazing Discoveries
Kagome sat in the garden with Leena and Tiara, watching the two kids play. Everyone other then the kids knew what had happened the moment her and Sesshoumaru walked in for breakfast. Not even a word was said but they all knew anyways.
"So" Tiara smiled at Kagome.
"So?" Kagome looked at Tiara.
"What do you think about being the Lady of the Western Lands?" Leena said happily.
"It's very nice, thank you" Kagome picked a flower.
"Well, your sure acting like it's no big deal" Tiara said.
"What do you mean?" Kagome asked.
"Most women would be all giggly and cheerful if they married Sesshoumaru, do you know how many women hit on him when we're at a ball or party?" Tiara laughed.
Kagome giggled "Well now, I'll just have to keep them away, wont I?"
The three giggled and laughed as the kids continued to play.
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"I thought you were going to leave after breakfast" Sesshoumaru said sitting in his chair in his study.
"What, have we worn out our welcome already?" Von asked.
"You have been here for weeks now" Sesshoumaru said "Your starting to get annoying."
"Be happy, were leaving some time today, once the wives are done visiting" Irvine said in a smirk.
Sesshoumaru glared at him "We are not getting on that subject again; it has been two weeks now."
Von and Irvine chuckled then straightened up "Anyway" Von said "On a more serious note, Gram is willing to compromise and agree to that ally now."
"Yeah, after we saved his butt" Irvine said "And Sesshoumaru let him and his wife stay here."
"That is why he's agreeing" Von said.
"I would say no" Irvine said.
"Then we would most likely have to deal with war" Sesshoumaru said.
"One of us alone might be stronger than Gram but we can still do much better if we are all allied" Von said.
Irvine sighed "I know, I know. I just don't like the guy."
"Neither do I" Sesshoumaru said "But it is in everyone's best interest to ally. If all the lands are allied then the better everything is."
"Then we should arrange a meeting" Irvine said.
"I'll set it up" Von stood "On our way home, Tiara and I will stop by at Gram's."
"Very well" Sesshoumaru stood as well as Irvine.
"Then we should be leaving" Irvine stretched.
Sesshoumaru nodded and headed out with the others. Visiting was over; time to get down to business was now. The event with Akira and Naraku left a few problems in his lands and the others. Villagers didn't feel safe while others fought against each other. This treaty would help things; the villagers would begin to feel safe again. The only thing that Sesshoumaru didn't want to do was the part where he had to go back to scouting his lands. How he hated doing that and now he had a reason to hate it even more. Kagome, he didn't want to spend too long away from Kagome. He wanted to keep her close, to keep her safe. But, what could he do about that? Nothing, there was nothing that he could do about it; the lands had to be looked after and he couldn't bring Kagome along with him either. No, that wouldn't be good.
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Sesshoumaru walked into his room holding back a yawn. Yet again there was another demon causing problems. That was the third time in three weeks and frankly, he was getting tired of it. Less time was spent at the castle with Kagome while more time was spent running around the land fighting off stupid demons that weren't even a challenge. He would be gone most of the day and when he was finally able to come home Kagome was already asleep, sitting in bed from trying to wait up for him to come home. Almost every time he tried to move her to lie down she would wake up, then it was hard for her to go back to sleep. He hated that, Kagome was getting less sleep then she needed.
Quietly, he walked over to the bed then stopped. Kagome wasn't in bed, where was she? Sesshoumaru looked around the room but she wasn't there. Beginning to worry he walked out of the room and down the hall. He stopped by Sota's room and opened the door, looking inside. Kagome wasn't there either. Closing the door he moved over to the next room. Making sure that he was as quiet as possible he opened the door and looked in. When he saw what was inside his worry slipped away. Kagome was curled up sideways in a large chair holding Rin in her lap, a blanket wrapped around them both. He watched as Rin shifted in her sleep and Kagome pulled her closer, asleep as well. Rin probably had a nightmare.
Opening the door further Sesshoumaru walked over to the two. He kneeled next to the sleeping pair and pulled the covers over them better. As he watched them sleep he debated whether he wanted to move the two over to a bed or to leave them where they slept. They would be a lot more comfortable if they were sleeping in a bed but he didn't want to wake them up. Finally he decided on moving them to Rin's bed, it would be better for them. He walked over to the bed and pulled the covers back then made his way back over to them. Gently he scooped the two up and walked over to the bed. After setting them down he pulled the covers over them, tucking them in. He placed a light kiss on both of their foreheads then walked out, closing the door behind him.
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Kagome woke to something tapping her shoulder and calling her name. Giving a light mumble she opened her eyes and sat up. Rin was sitting next to her and tapping her shoulder with one hand while the other hand pointed to a tray of food sitting next to the bed. She smiled and moved over to the tray then placed it on the bed. Breakfast in bed she giggled at the thought.
After breakfast Kagome set out to find Sesshoumaru. She smiled as she touched her neck; she belonged to Sesshoumaru now, just as he belonged to her. It was a nice feeling knowing that. And to think, the Great Demon Lord Sesshoumaru, feared by all actually has a wife now and a soft side at that. She held back a giggle; he was actually able to smile. Usually when he smiled it meant that you were next to die but not these smiles, no, these were kind and gentle.
Unable to find Sesshoumaru Kagome walked up to a guard "Excuse me, do you know where Sesshoumaru is?"
The guard looked at Kagome and bowed "I believe he is in the dojo Lady Kagome."
"Thank you" Kagome smiled.
"My pleasure" the guard bowed again.
Kagome smiled then made her way outside then to the dojo. When she made it to the dojo she found Sesshoumaru sparing with Dante along with Sota off by himself trying to practice with a sword too large for him. She smiled and walked in further to watch the three.
Noticing Kagome walk in Sesshoumaru signaled to Dante and the two stopped. Dante bowed then moved over to Sota. Sesshoumaru walked over to Kagome and gave her a light kiss.
"Thanks for breakfast" Kagome said.
"You're welcome" Sesshoumaru moved over to the weapons rack and set his sword down.
"Do you have anywhere to go today?" Kagome asked, following Sesshoumaru.
"No, I don't" Sesshoumaru looked at Kagome then turned back to the weapons rack hiding a small smile.
Kagome started to say something then stopped, putting a hand on her stomach. Why did she have to feel queasy now of all times?
Sesshoumaru turned to look at Kagome "Kagome, are you feeling alright, you look pale."
"Excuse me" Kagome said quickly putting a hand over her mouth and hurrying out of the dojo.
Dante and Sota watched Kagome as she ran past them. Sota looked completely confused setting down his sword. Dante looked over at Sesshoumaru raising an eye brow. Sesshoumaru walked by the two saying nothing as he went after Kagome, a small smile playing on his lips. Setting a hand on Sota's shoulder Dante smirked.
"You're sister is fine" Dante said.
"Are you sure?" Sota asked.
"I'm positive" Dante said "Would you like to go back to practicing?"
"Alright" Sota picked up his sword and backed up.
Sesshoumaru walked out of the dojo to see Kagome kneeling next to a bush talking to herself. He walked closer to her then leaned against the side of the building.
"Almost every time I eat something" Kagome said to herself "I'm tired a lot more and I even" she stopped giving an annoyed groan.
"How long has it been since I made you my mate Kagome?" Sesshoumaru said causing Kagome to jump.
"Let's see" Kagome counted her fingers "Two weeks before the others left and now it's been three weeks after that so about five, why?"
"Keep that in mind" Sesshoumaru said "You have been tired, feeling sick and you mentioned something else."
"My period?" Kagome asked.
"Hai" Sesshoumaru said "Now put that together."
Kagome sat where she was thinking it all over until it finally clicked. She quickly stood and moved to face Sesshoumaru. "Sesshoumaru, what did you do to me!" she yelled.