Authors note: I do not own Inu-Yasha, or do I? No I don't.
Ok so, she met Sesshy last chapter. Great. Now let's continue.
Japanese Words-San – Suffix used to describe someone of equal status.
Oyasumi- A way of saying good evening or good night.
Review CorneriLuvsimplepln2 – Your back… from When Worlds Collide… first one I think. I WUV you! Lol, I'm glad you're going to be with me for another fan-fiction.
Black Dragon – I'm glad you love the story! And lately I have been posting a chapter a week, but to keep it going longer I may just put only two. Tuesday and Thursday. Yah and you added a good point. Later on when Kagome and Sess kind of like each other and are more casual around each other there will be a fight between cat and dog. And yes it IS Kag and Sess.
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Chapter 5: Knowing Your Place
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Kyoko soon came when Kagome called her name. Kagome still wasn't used to the castle obviously and she'd need Kyoko's help for at least the first few days. Kyoko showed up and smiled at Kagome.
"Where do you want to go Kagome-sama?" Kyoko said, knowing what Kagome's wish was. Kagome grinned at her.
"Just call me Kagome, here, we are equal."
"Yes, I understand but Sesshomaru-sama would get very angry."
"What he doesn't know can't hurt him can it?" Kagome smiled slyly. So did Kyoko. Kyoko motioned Kagome to follow her.
"Common, you want to go see Rin do you not?"
"Uhhh, yah."
Kagome once again followed Kyoko through the halls until she reached a door and corridor she recognized as her own. Kyoko smiled once before speaking.
"I have to go get dinner ready. In half an hour I will come to help you get ready for dinner."
"Get, ready?" Kagome asked.
"Yes, Sesshomaru-sama will expect you to dress in something more fancy for dinner. I think Sesshomaru-sama expects quite a lot from you. You best be acting proper. Though I have noticed you have been doing quite well. But you'd know this wouldn't you? Your a demon…"
"A new demon," Kagome laughed as she saw Kyoko raise an eyebrow. "We'll talk about it later… Now get hurrying or you'll upset Sesshomaru-sama."
Kyoko nodded and ran off. Kagome smiled, she suspected they would become friends soon enough. Kagome opened Rin's door and went in to see the girl playing safely with Suzu who was content with Rin's pampering. Kagome rolled her eyes.
"You are so spoiled Suzu." Rin laughed and looked up at Kagome. She innocently pulled on Kagome's sleeve to get her to come down and sit.
"Kagome-sama? Do you know how to write?"
Kagome smirked happily at the child in front of her.
"Yes, do you?"
"No." The little girl stated with some sorrow.
"Would you… like to?"
Rin suddenly lighted up. "Really? Oh Kagome-sama I would LOVE to!"
"I can teach you how to read and write. Won't that be fun?"
Rin smiled blissfully. Rin decided she was really going to love having Kagome as a warden, and as a friend. Jaken could be uncaring and mean at many times. Having Kagome was going to be a nice change of pace. Maybe Rin could stay at the castle now instead of having to go with Sesshomaru-sama? Rin loved being with Sesshomaru but sometimes going places was boring as the rides were long. And also, the fact that Jaken always came would add some laughs sometimes but sometimes it could be annoying. Sesshomaru would never allowed Rin to stay at the castle with Jaken, as he was unable to protect her. But, Kagome on the other hand was more then capable.
"Ok!" Kagome declared with a tint of joy in her voice. "Would you like to know how to right your name?" The little girl ran over to the table Kagome was now at and sat in front of the pencil and paper.
"Oh, yes please Kagome-sama!"
Kagome slowly showed the girl how to write some letters and then how to write her name. The first few times Rin wasn't doing so great but soon caught on. Rin seemed to Kagome as a fast learner. Which would be great when Kagome was teaching her things. Time flew by when it soon had been half an hour since Kagome's excursion to Sesshomaru's office, and as Kyoko said, Kyoko came to help Kagome get ready for dinner. Afterwards Kagome would help Rin get ready.
Kagome went into her room with Kyoko. Choosing the pink kimono with red embroidery. Kyoko helped Kagome with her obi and then once again helped with Kagome's hair and makeup. This time Kagome wore her hair in a messy bun. Once again the makeup was simply some black eyeliner and black mascara. Kagome smiled at herself in the mirror. This Kimono had the same style of the one she had just been wearing. Kagome guessed all the Kimono's had the same style. Kyoko complimented Kagome and then followed Kagome to Rin's room where Kagome got Rin into a pink kimono and did the little girl's hair down. Soon Kagome was done and stood up and turned to Kyoko.
"Is it time to go to the dining hall yet?" Kagome asked plainly.
"Yes, I will show you the way now." Kyoko bowed as Kagome and Rin left the room. Kagome turned back a Kyoko.
"Oh, and can you feed Suzu? She's in Rin's room." Kyoko raised an eyebrow but nodded nonetheless. Kyoko then hurried in front of Kagome and Rin and showed them the way. Kyoko led them into a room with a big table, red carpeting, and maroon curtains hanging over the walls. The room gave off a warm feeling. Sesshomaru was sitting at the far end of the table waiting for them. Jaken was sitting near Sesshomaru. Kagome pulled out a chair for Rin and helped her up. Kyoko offered to pull out Kagome's chair but Kagome turned Kyoko down nicely.
"It's quite all right. I'm guessing you have more important things to do." Kagome pointed out gently. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow slightly. Kagome seemed very independent. Sesshomaru was trying to figure out if that was a good thing or a bad thing. Sesshomaru's train of thought was soon broken by an excited voice coming from a young girl.
"Sesshomaru-sama! Kagome-sama taught me how to write my name and is going to teach me how to read and write!" Sesshomaru was surprised, but of course didn't show it. He slowly turned his head to Kagome.
"Is this true?" Kagome's eyes widened slightly, she should have asked permission first.
"Yes, my Lord. I am deeply apologetic to my Lord for I should have asked his permission first." Kagome said with some worry in her voice. Sesshomaru was once again surprised. She knew more respect then he thought she had. He once again noticed her uneasiness and once again thought of calming her. Kagome was so afraid of messing up, that and of him.
"It is quite alright Kagome-san. I think it is polite of you to volunteer to educate Rin. Please continue to do so."
"Yes my Lord."
Rin smiled. "Sesshomaru-sama? May I show you how I write my name later?" Sesshomaru nodded.
"Yes Rin, you may."
Some of the other maids started to place food on the table. Chicken, corn, and potatoes for Rin, and some strange food for the rest of them. Kagome looked at the food and thought she was going to yack but ate it any way to be respectful. Surprisingly it tasted really good. 'Demon food…' Kagome thought to herself. If she were a human she'd think it was disgusting but as a demon, it was delightful. Kagome ate politely, looking up once or twice to look around at Sesshomaru, Jaken, and Rin. The girl ate smiling. Jaken seemed upset that Kagome was being a better guardian to Rin then he had ever been. And Sesshomaru just ate, quietly and without paying attention to anything else. Kagome wasn't surprised.
Soon everyone finished their dinner at the same time. Sesshomaru sat up straight and leaned back into his chair. Rin was playing a game in her head. Jaken was trying to get Sesshomaru's attention. And Kagome just looked around, back and fourth, nervously. Sesshomaru gazed her intently. Kagome didn't notice. Sesshomaru ignored Jaken. Sesshomaru made notes about Kagome. She was exquisite in her own way. Sesshomaru was surprised no other demon's had chosen her as their mate. Even he had to admit she was quite appealing, physically, and intellectually. Not that Sesshomaru was losing control to her. She meant nothing. Just a game piece, which he could use to take care of Rin and a way to get back at his brother. That was all.
Kagome watched as some of the maids cleared away the dirty plates as she saw Kyoko coming. As Kyoko entered the room, bowed and waited at the door. Kagome turned to look at Sesshomaru who was watching her. How long had he been staring at her? Kagome was starting to get creeped out but ignored the feeling.
"My Lord, may Rin-Chan and I be excused?" Sesshomaru nodded his head and added a small 'yes' so Kagome went over and helped Rin out of her chair. Kagome held onto Rin.
"Want me to carry you?" The little girl giggled and nodded as Kagome followed Kyoko with Rin in her arms. Sesshomaru smiled slightly. Kagome was taking very good care of Rin. Treating Rin as her own child. He had never seen the little girl so, happy. Sure Rin was always a happy but now she seemed happier. Kagome would be a great mother someday.
"Shut up Jaken." Sesshomaru stated before getting up and heading off to his office.
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Kagome went upstairs and gave Rin a bath. Rin loved to splash in the tub. Kagome would laugh, but warned Rin not to splash Kagome's new Kimono. Rin understood. Kagome had her sleeves rolled up and was now cleaning Rin's hair. Finally Kagome lifted Rin out of the tub and dried her down before putting her in a pretty nightgown.
"There we go!" Kagome said as she laid Rin down in the bed and pulled the covers up to Rin's chin. Kagome sat down on the bed beside the child. Rin looked at Kagome hopefully.
"Kagome-sama? Can you read me a story?"
Kagome chuckled and nodded.
"Ok, well once upon a time, there was a little girl named…"
"Rin?" The child answered gleefully.
"Yes Rin. And Rin lived with her parents until one day…"
Kagome told a story of a little girl who went to a magical world full of monsters. The little girl didn't know what to do until she met a strange boy who was a monster and had decided to help the girl… and that's how far Kagome got before Rin fell asleep. Kagome smiled and kissed the girl on the forehead before getting up and leaving the room. Once Kagome got out the door she noticed that she now stood before Sesshomaru. Her eyes grew wide as she dropped into a deep bow.
"Yes, My Lord?"
Sesshomaru felt like laughing, but of course didn't. "Stand."
"Yes my Lord." Kagome stood up, staring at Sesshomaru with fear in her eyes.
"Kagome-san. I came to tell you tommorow I shall be leaving the castle and shall be away for two days. You will stay here and take care of Rin, is that understood?"
"Yes my Lord."
"Oyasumi." Sesshomaru said simply. Silently walking away. Kagome finally started to breathe again. Kagome started to yell at herself, getting softer when she remembered Rin was trying to sleep.
"Why do you get so scared Kagome? It's just Sesshomaru, it's not like he's going to kill you…yet…"
Kagome finally retreated to her room. She went into her backpack and took out her favorite silk nightgown. She finally snuggled into the nice comfy bed. Way better then sleeping on the ground like she did most of the time when she was with Inu-Yasha. That was right… Inu-Yasha. Had Kagome forgiven him? Had she truly forgiven him earlier that day? No, the things he had done to her were unforgivable, but she had without knowing it forgiven him. She had forgiven but she would never forget. Never.
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Authors Note: I WAS going to add more… but… heh I'm evil. No actually I'm lazy but shhhhh, it's a secret. I just saw the Inu-Yasha Movie today and it was cool. Kikyou majorly pissed me off as usual, but c'est la vie. Sorry Kikyou fans but I am not one of you. I'm going to loose readers now cuz of that aren't I? Lol, I know this chapter was uneventful but bare with me. Okay see you guys Tuesday!
PS- Spell-check only took 1 min! YAY! Now resume doing nothing…
Favorite Quote of the Chapter"Shut up Jaken." Sesshomaru stated before getting up and heading off to his office.
I love that, so random. Don't you think? Random and funny, two great combinations.