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Author's Corner:
tomboi: so sesshy...whaddaya think I should do in this chapter? evil glint in the eye
sesshy: MAKE ME KILL THE MIK--!! gets hit with the evil hammer of doom
tomboi: so I was thinking I should put some fluff...
sesshy: O.O
tomboi: or maybe I shouldn't...
bad-girl4: WHY NOT!!!???
tomboi: well...it's like fluffys rin said...they shouldn't fall in love immediately...
sesshy: thinks(Yes!! Safe for another chapter!!) ducks from the swinging hammer Got you TOMBOI--!!
tomboi: that's what YOU think sends a jet blast to fluffy MUAHAHAHA!!!
I-LUV-FLUFFY-SAN46: Get this chapter going tomboi!!!
bad-girl4: YES, please!
fluffys rin: I'll give you a cookie if you do...grins
tomboi: drooling...is it chocolate chip?
Chapter 8: Party! Part I
"You want me to what!?" Kagome blurted out rather loudly. What was the Taiyoukai of the West THINKING!? "I mean, I know this is rather important and all, but um...aren't you supposed to be asking another royal youkai?"
'What the hell is your problem Kagome!' her mind mocked her. 'He's just asking you to go to some party...' Party. When was the last time the she, Kagome Higurashi, had been to a party? Hmm. Hesitation. That long, eh?
"But...I'll go with you." She stated. Besides, this could be her chance to loosen up the lord a bit by actually having FUN at a party--erm, ball. 'Gawd, ball sounds so...formal.'
"Good. You'll meet me at the dojo in one hour."
"What! What'd I do this time?" Kagome demanded.
But he was gone.
'This miko is more trouble than she's worth...she was almost going to say no. But how could she say no, to him, Lord Sesshomaru? That would be ludicrous...' As he was walking down the long corridor, he ran into Jaken.
"Milord!" The puny toad demon bowed, "Have you found someone to accompany you to the ball?"
"Yes, Jaken, I have." Sesshomaru simply stated. He was really not in the mood to talk right now, but Jaken didn't notice.
"Who is she my lord?" Jaken asked, "I need to put it on the invitations for the ball. And what are the servants to prepare for the night? We will need wine, appetizers and the courses..."
Jaken may as well save his breath, because Sesshomaru wasn't listening. He was thinking about Kagome.
"...and not to mention decorations. And--"
"Jaken!" Sesshomaru bellowed. He had had enough of this madness.
"Yes...milord?" Jaken asked meekly. "The miko, Kagome...she is going to need proper attire. I will not have her in that indecent garment that she is always wearing. Have Mayonaka and Sakura sow her some kimonos after lunch."
"Yes Sesshomaru-sama. It will be done immediately." Jaken scurried off in search of Mayonaka and Sakura.
Sesshomaru left where he and Jaken were moments ago. He was greeted by the warm pine smell of his study of which basically everything was made from wood. He sat in his leather chair, wanting some sake. "Cho!"
She appeared almost instantly from the double doors, "Yes my lord?"
"Get me some sake."
"Yes sir."
'I wonder what the miko is doing right now?' he thought to himself.
"You can't catch Rin-chan!" giggled Rin, who was running away from Kagome because she was "it". This game "tag", as Kagome called it, was much too much fun.
All of a sudden, Rin was scooped up by Kagome's arms, who had finally caught her.
"WHEEEEE!!!" Rin squealed in delight. Now they were having a tickle contest.
"HUMAN!" called out a scratchy, high-pitched voice. Rin thought aloud, "Jaken."
Kagome put her down and whispered something to Rin. Slowly, a grin was replaced on Rin's face.
Jaken started walking down the hill, wanting to get the insolent miko's attention. "HUMAN!!!"
Kagome hid behind a tree and Rin a bush. As Jaken came nearer, Kagome silently counted off her fingers...three...two...one!
They pounced on Jaken and tied him up on the tree with some vine. "What's the meaning of this!?" He squawked helplessly.
Rin and Kagome laughed at the ugly toad. Kagome grabbed the staff and said, "C'mon Rin! Let's go and hide this staff!"
Rin, being the innocent child she is, agreed.
Cho came back with Sesshomaru's sake, who's patience was running thin. He hated the stupid balls. All the planning, all the joy, laughter...it was all too happy for his liking. It was such a hassle having to do it year after year. Sickening really...
"Sir?" Cho asked.
"Hm?" Sesshomaru was clearly not paying attention.
"Your sake."
"Put it on my desk."
"Hai, Sesshomaru-sama."
"You are dismissed."
"Yes Sesshomaru-sama."
"Hurry Rin!" Kagome panted, out of breath. 'How many corners and hallways does this damn castle have anyway?' she thought.
Rin was behind Kagome, skipping merrily, without a care in the world.
All of a sudden, Kagome ran into something hard, or rather someone...
"Watch where you are going miko." That voice.
"Sorry Sesshomaru-sama! I was just on my way to the dojo...hehe." Kagome said.
"What exactly are you doing with Jaken's staff?"
Rin, who had been behind Kagome, piped up, "We're hiding it from him!"
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at Kagome, "Why?"
"Because Momma said it would be fun!" Rin replied cheerfully.
"I see...Rin, play with Cho." Sesshomaru said sternly.
"But Sesshomaru-sama, Rin-chan and Momma are having fun playing 'it'." Rin chirped.
'Rin is already calling Kagome her 'mother' and the miko isn't making a fuss about it?'. He raised an eyebrow, "It?"
The little girl could only smile, "Yes! It! It is game that Momma showed Rin-chan how to play!" Rin looked at Kagome, "It is very fun!"
"I see..." Though he had no idea what she was babbling about. "Rin...go play in the gardens with Cho." She was about to protest but he said, "Now."
Rin huffed, "Oh okay..."Turning to Kagome with big almond eyes, "Will Momma play with Rin-chan later?"
Kagome nodded, "Yes Rin, I will."
"Yay!" Was heard from the hallway.
Sesshomaru made sure that Rin was out of sight said, "By the way, where is Jaken?"
Kagome blushed, "Um...he's, uh, tied by the tree outside, in the...erm, garden."
'Well, at least that annoying creature won't bother me anymore with the ball nonsense...' Sesshomaru thought, trying to be positive.
A male servant was passing by and Sesshomaru called out to him, "Nare!"
He turned around, facing Sesshomaru, "Yes my lord?"
"Fetch Kagome some garments suitable for training in the dojo."
"Wait!" Kagome interrupted, "I have clothes! They're in my room, I was, uh, on my way."
"Really? Your room is in the south, so what are you doing over here?" He questioned semi-sarcastically.
"Uh...oh." Kagome just couldn't win...this time anyway. 'Where the hell is my room!? I have no idea which direction is south, let alone north, east or freakin' west!' She thought. 'Hmmm...I know....!'
"Nare-san, in my room, is there a, um..." 'Crap! What's that fancy old name for bathroom...um...dammit! It starts with a 'p'...'
Almost magically, the servant answered, "Privy?"
Kagome snapped her fingers, "Yes that's it! Is there one of those?"
"Yes there is, Lady Kagome. It's on the right side when you enter the room."
Kagome asked innocently, "Could you show me where?"
Sesshomaru was incredulous that she would let in a male servant in her most private chambers...
Even Nare was caught off guard with her boldness; he looked at Taiyoukai, as if asking him for a sign to show he was okay with it. Unfortunately, no such indication was given.
"Um...if you wish Lady Kago--"
"Please! Call me Kagome." Kagome said, smiling.
Poor Sesshomaru was going to have a heart attack. 'Never has one of my guests ever stooped as so low to ask servants to call them by their name! What is with this MIKO?!'
Sesshomaru cleared his throat, and the two turned to him, "Kagome, meet me in the dojo in 5 minutes..."
"Okay...."
6 minutes later...
Kagome thrust open the massive double doors leading to the gym. "I'm HERE!"
Sesshomaru looked up, "You're late."
"UH! By like, 1 minute! I can't help it that I got lost!" Kagome whined.
He ignored her excuse, "Today we will begin your training."
A look of confusion crossed Kagome's face, "Huh? I thought it was only you..."
Then, from a dark corner appeared a woman--er, demon. "Kagome, this is Roshiago."
"Pleased to meet you," said a melodious-toned Roshiago.
"Same here Roshiago," Kagome answered, already liking her. "So, uh, what're you going to be teaching me? Defense against men?" Kagome laughed at her little joke.
Sesshomaru and Roshiago exchanged glances. "Y'mean I was RIGHT?" squealed Kagome.
"Lady Kagome--"Roshiago began.
"Please, just Kagome."
"Oh...Kagome, do you have a special power? Like a sixth sense of any kind?" Roshiago asked.
"Well...sort of, it's more like a purifying power though..." said Kagome shyly.
This caught Roshiago's attention. "Really? Can you demonstrate it for us?"
Kagome looked up,"Uh...I can't do it unless I have a target..."
"We'll use Sesshomaru."
"EXCUSE ME?!" exclaimed Kagome and Sesshomaru in unison.
"Exactly like I said...what is your weapon of choice?" Roshiago said calmly.
"Bow and arrows."
"Indeed."
Roshiago handed her the bow and quivel and walked her over to the other side of the gym hall. "Now...just concentrate on Sesshomaru like if he was an enemy in battle."
"He usually is..." muttered Kagome, Roshiago's sensitive hearing picked it up.
"WHAT?!" Sesshomaru looked at the two females on the opposite side of the dojo...wondering about what they were talking about.
"Nothing...really." Kagome instantly regretted her little blab.
"Tell me."
"No."
"Yes."
"No."
"Yes."
"No!"
"Yes."
"I'll tell you later, okay?" asked Kagome, she really did not want to explain the whole Inuyasha-hates-Sesshomaru-so-they-battle-every-time-they-possibly-have-the-chance story.
"Fine. But don't rush."
"Hai."
Roshiago quickly made her way over to the side, having a good view of both Kagome and Sesshomaru.
"Alright...GO!"
Kagome pulled back on the string, arrow now pointing towards Sesshomaru. She felt the coolness of the purification collecting inside her...now she focused it into the tip of the arrow. Yet somehow, she just couldn't bring herself to do it...not after what happened with Naraku. She didn't want to not be able to defend herself. Then Kagome remembered.
Instantly, she collapsed forward, losing consciousness.
Sesshomaru saw her concentration, sweat beading her forehead. But, why was she holding back?
Next thing he knew, Kagome was crumpled on the ground.
Roshiago called out her name several times, realizing that she was not about to get up.
Sesshomaru was at her side, picking her up. Roshiago left the dojo in search of medical help, leaving Kagome and the demon prince alone.
'What the hell just happened...this isn't good. The miko wouldn't just give up. Kagome is far too strong to collapse in a heap during battle. I should know...we battle half the time.'
He walked out of the gym hall, Kagome in his arms.
In the wide hallway, Rin spotted the two, eyes wide with what her master was carrying. Cho looked up and saw, trying to gain control of the youngster who was on the verge of tears.
"Sesshomaru-sama!" She ran out of Cho's grasp, which was not surprised at the child's outburst.
She reached Sesshomaru and asked, "What happened to Rin's mommy?"
Sesshomaru replied, "Kagome just needs to rest Rin."
It wasn't like it was a lie, he was just not telling the whole truth--which is difficult when you don't know what happened yourself.
Tears were threatening to spill when Rin said, "Rin's mommy will be okay...hai Sesshomaru-sama?"
"Hai." He said softly.
Rin ran back to Cho, who picked her up. A question of what to do with her flashed in the maid's eyes. The youkai simply answered through telepathy, Take her to her room...
The maid bowed and left.
Sesshomaru slid the door open, the weight of Kagome light in the demon's arms.
Walking over to the bed, he pulled back the covers and set the unconscious girl down.
Roshiago came in with Rukuku, the castle's healer. He was a phoenix demon, different from other demons. They have a unique aura, something they take great pride in...similar to Roshiago, who was a dragon demon.
"What happened Lord Sesshomaru? Roshiago told me that the miko buckled onto the floor after being told to attack you." The healer questioned.
"That would sum it up Rukuku."
"Has she taken anything...medicine of some kind?"
Now that the doctor mentioned it...Sesshomaru wasn't sure.
"I don't know."
Rukuku made his way over to Kagome's side, laying bottles of herbs and liquids on the night table.
"Roshiago."
"Yes?"
"Fetch me some cool water and a rag please."
"Hai."
After Roshiago left, Rukuku turned to Sesshomaru. "Lord Sesshomaru..." He looked up. "Has the girl a purification gift?"
The demon was surprised at the healer for already knowing. Then again, Sesshomaru had the best of the best recruits around. He nodded.
"I see...her aura is weak. What has been troubling her lately?" Rukuku questioned.
Sesshomaru-sama sighed, "To be honest, I have no idea."
Rukuku pressed on, "Has she been in battle recently?" Again Sesshomaru was unsure of what to say. He had just kidnapped the girl today so how would he be the one to know?
Roshiago passed Sakura in the kitchen. "Roshiago...what's going on with Lady Kagome?"
Grabbing a towelete from the linen closet, she walked over to a giant pump and pumped water into a basin. "It seems that Kagome passed out in the dojo during her training..." She soaked the towel in the basin and wrung it out, "Sesshomaru-sama and I have been worried."
Sakura asked, "Did you get Rukuku? Does he know what happened to her? Is she going to get better?"
Roshiago opened a cabinet and took out another towel, "Yes, no and hopefully."
Sakura's hands flew to her mouth, "Oh dear."
Sliding a drawer open, the dragon demon took out a tray and set out the items on it. "Sakura..." She turned to her, "Don't you dare tell anyone about this."
"But what about M—" But she was interrupted by Roshiago's glare. "I mean it Sakura."
The cat demon pouted and squeezed her hands on her apron.
2 days later...
Kagome suddenly blinked, making her awake. Rin looked up from sitting on a chair in Kagome's room. "Mommy...?"
Lifting her head, "Ohayo gozaimasu Rin."
"Mommy!" Rin said happily, tears threatening to spill over from joy. She ran over to the bed, hugging Kagome, who was now sitting up. Then, Sesshomaru came in.
"You're awake."
"Well it's nice to see you too...good morning Sesshomaru." Rin now sat in Kagome's lap...grinning like it was Christmas morning.
"Mommy's awake Sesshomaru!" Rin chirped, following Kagome's lead on not using the –sama.
Sesshomaru answered, "I see that...Rin, why don't you get Kagome some breakfast?"
Rin leapt from her new mother's embrace and headed downstairs without hesitation.
Kagome followed her until she was out of her sight. "That was easy..."
Sesshomaru stepped in the room and shut the door. He walked over to the chair in which Rin was sitting in earlier and sat. "So...when's the ball Sesshomaru?"
'Why isn't it that she won't use the –sama in my name?' "Miko...you will address me as 'Sesshomaru-sama'. Is that understood?"
"Then you will 'address me as Kagome.' Got that?" Kagome shot back.
'That was blunt.' The couple thought together.
"Feh." He replied, sounding like Inuyasha, he began walking out of the room. "Hellloooo!" Kagome hollered. He looked over his shoulder and feh-ed again.
Kagome took out a talisman and held it between her fingers, murmuring chants and spells. Looking up slowly she threw it at Sesshomaru who caught it but was then burned by it with a blue glow.
The enchanted paper attached itself to him and then disappeared in his clothing. "Hm...?"
Before he got a chance to look inside his robes to search for the talisman he heard, "OSUWARI!"
Meanwhile, on the other side of the west (that didn't make sense did it?), a demon exterminator, a monk, a demon fox and hanyou were traveling. There was a loud KABOOM where Inuyasha had stood.
Sango, who touched her boomerang bone instinctively, turned around seeing that Inuyasha has just been "sat".
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