Authors Note: I will never Own Inu-Yasha… NEVER!
I'm starting to write this on Thursday. This chapter is deeper.
Japanese WordsUrusai – It means be quiet or shut-up but in a more polite way.
Review CornerInuLvr7 – I know I hate when that happens in stories, and since I do I understand. I was planning on fixing that later (it does get fixed and it always was going to be) but thanks for pointing that out! It's just I don't think Inu-Yasha could get over Kagome THAT easily. It'll take some time. Time that we have.
DarkPirate-510 – Well, yes Inu-Yasha did beat up Sesshy because Inu-Yasha was pissed off that Kagome was with him. And plus I'm only up to episode 40 or 50 something, I'm at "A Fateful Night it Togenkyo: Part One", so Sesshomaru doesn't know about the backlash wave yet and there in lies the problem. Luckily Sesshomarus' Tensaiga saved him. But Kagome is only trying to impress Sesshomaru now; she's trying to stay on his good side so he doesn't kick her out. She's been holding all her madness in side so you can expect it to seriously blow in a fight later on. But when Kagome and Sesshomaru get more casual around each other Kagome will go back to her old self. Just hope he doesn't kick her out, lol.
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Chapter 10: Loyalty Meets Uncertainty
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Sesshomaru woke up to the sound of pages turning. His eyes fluttered open and he saw Kagome leaning up against a tree reading the book she had used to help him. Kagome's eyes rose to meet Sesshomarus'. They stayed like that, staring at each other, for a few minuets before Kagome spoke, breaking the silence.
"I woke up about an hour ago. I was board and didn't want to wake you so I just read the medical book. It's interesting I guess." Kagome got up and dusted herself off, with Sesshomaru watching intently. "I was going to make you breakfast but I'm still not sure what you eat and where the hell I'd find it."
Sesshomaru got up and pushed off with both arms. He was surprised to have two arms. When he got up he stared at his hands. His new hand. Somehow Kagome had gotten the book to work, and now he had two useable arms and hands. He looked to Kagome who had watched him and smiled. That smile, it reminded him of a certain little girl…
"See? It really worked Sesshomaru-Sama! You can trust me." Kagome replied to his reaction.
Sesshomaru merely grunted in satisfaction. It was the nicest thing anybody had done for him. Could he really trust Kagome? He saw truth in her words so he knew she wasn't lying.
"Let's go find Jaken and Ah-Un." Sesshomaru concluded before turning around and leaving. Kagome nodded and followed. She WAS expecting at least a thank you, but she knew she should keep on dreaming. Think of how it would hurt his pride to say thank you to a woman? She knew in her heart he appreciated it very much, and that was all she needed. For some reason, Sesshomaru's happiness meant something to her; she wanted to make him happy.
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"What's wrong Inu-Yasha? You seem, distressed." Kikyou inquired.
"I can't believe Kagome chose to help my brother. I would have defeated him too." Inu-Yasha said, almost sounding defeated.
"Why do you care about her? I thought you said she meant nothing to you." Kikyou had been complaining ever since Inu-Yasha came back and quite frankly, it was starting to piss Inu-Yasha off.
"Kikyou, urusai about Kagome already okay? Don't you trust me?" Miroku came and put a hand on Inu-Yasha's shoulder.
"You get what you deserve. You treated Kagome so badly; it's only logic that she had started to care for her employer. Inu-Yasha, you left her at an emotionally weak moment, leaving her to try and find solace in anyone she could find. Unfortunately you would have been the one she would have gone to but no, you were too good to help her. And because of you she doesn't like to come see Sango, Shippou or I because she absolutely hates you." Sango raised an eyebrow at Miroku's speech.
"That was surprisingly deep…" Sango commented.
"I am a monk you know." Miroku replied simply.
"Your right…" Inu-Yasha replied solemnly, feeling like total shit.
"Inu-Yasha!" Kikyou began.
"URUSAI KIKYOU!" Inu-Yasha snapped before leaving towards the forest to think to himself. Kikyou was now pissed off so she headed off to the village. Sango gave Kikyou a look when she went by that totally spelled out hooker. Kikyou growled but otherwise ignored Sango.
'I did the right thing before; at least I think I did? But I'm the one who has Inu-Yasha so I win. Do I?' Kikyou mused to herself.
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"My Lord! You have returned to me! And what's this? You have two arms? How'd you do it?" Jaken said as he danced around Sesshomaru.
"Kagome did it." Sesshomaru implied simply.
"THAT WENCH?" Jaken screeched. Soon a rock hit Jaken in the head and sent him flying. Sesshomaru turned around to see Kagome closing her eyes and growling, throwing another rock into the air and catching it again over and over again.
"Humph, ungrateful toad. I did more then you could ever do for Sesshomaru-sama." Kagome growled. She opened her eyes and walked over to Sesshomaru who had already gotten on Ah-Un. But this time he automatically held out a hand for Kagome. Kagome, who was surprised, stared at Sesshomarus' hand, for a bit before putting her own hand in his, looking up at Sesshomaru. Kagome stared at him as he helped her up. Kagome was slightly blushing. She reluctantly helped Jaken up next. Giving Jaken a warning growl as he got up. Sesshomaru was amused by the way Kagome was starting to toughen up, yet still kept her gentle nature around others whom she liked. His train of thought was broken as they were taking off and Kagome got frightened so she put her arms around Sesshomaru's waist. Hugging him. Sesshomaru didn't really care this time because he knew once they we steady in the air Kagome would let go. Soon Sesshomaru felt Kagome's muscles relax as she let go. Sesshomaru heard her yawn. He noticed Jaken was sleeping. Jaken probably didn't sleep before and stayed up all night waiting for Sesshomaru to return.
"Kagome? May I ask if you lied before about waking up? Did you sleep at all?"
"Yes I did my Lord, but not for long. I guess I slept for about an hour. Most of the night I was worried someone, mostly Inu-Yasha, would come and try to hurt you in your weakened state. I would have stayed up the whole time but I nodded off for a bit. But as I said, I woke up an hour later."
"How noble. You may sleep now if you wish. It's a long ride back."
Kagome nodded and leaned on Sesshomaru and fell asleep instantly. Sesshomaru was surprised by her actions but didn't protest. She must have been tiered and what she had done, he had to admit, was very loyal. Sesshomaru grunted, loyalty, not something there was a lot of these days. Not that there ever was. When Sesshomaru got board, which was quickly, he turned his senses to Kagome. Kagome's equal breathing could be heard by his ear. Her scent was still enthralling. It gave off a calming happy feeling. Kagome herself could be calming. Sesshomaru turned around slightly, trying not to wake Kagome. She looked so peaceful. Actually, she always was peaceful, except when she was angry. She also looked elegant, even in sleep. Kagome's ears twitched slightly. Kagome opened her eyes half way and looked into Sesshomaru's eyes but fell back asleep. Sesshomaru got the feeling that Kagome trusted him. He still remembered that it had been only days before had she feared him and trembled in his presence. Now she was leaning against him and sleeping. Sleeping was always considered the weakest state for Humans and Demons alike.
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Kagome's eyes fluttered open as she felt herself being helped off of Ah-Un and onto her feet. She looked up and saw Sesshomaru, his face showed nothing to tell Kagome anything. No feelings or reactions to her awaken. Nothing. Kagome shrugged it off and thanked Sesshomaru properly. The only thing she remembered was leaning on Sesshomaru and falling asleep. Kagome felt like hitting herself. She leaned on Sesshomaru? How stupid could she be? Why hadn't Sesshomaru woken her? Kagome suddenly felt a pair of arms around her legs. She looked down and smiled at the little girl at her feet.
"Kagome-sama! I thought you'd left when you didn't come home last night. I thought you'd left. You and Sesshomaru-sama."
Kagome knelt down and brushed Rin's bangs away from her eyes.
"I'd never do that. Sesshomaru-sama just got in a fight with someone and he got hurt. But he's all better know so you don't have to worry." Rin's eyes flashed with happiness. She hugged Kagome and Kagome hugged her back. Sesshomaru was watching them but neither noticed. Rin whispered into Kagome's ear.
"Did you have to bring Jaken-san back?" Kagome laughed at the young girl's comment. Sesshomaru heard also and laughed slightly in his head.
"We had to bring him back. Don't ask me why. I wouldn't complain if we didn't." Rin laughed and giggled. Kagome then grabbed Rin's hand and led her into the castle; Following Sesshomaru. Once Kyoko spotted Kagome she ran over to her and bowed before talking with a sound of concern in her voice.
"Kagome-sama! I was so worried something happened to you, though I doubted it since Lord Sesshomaru was with you."
"No I'm fine, really, Sesshomaru just got in a fight." Kagome didn't want to mention Inu-Yasha incase he hadn't told them about Inu-Yasha. It seemed Sesshomaru liked to be private and keep everything to himself; his emotions and thoughts. There was nothing wrong with it though. Some people liked to be like that, and Kagome had to respect that. And so she did. Sesshomaru watched Kagome from the corner of his eye before turning and heading to his bedroom.
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Naraku got up.
"So Kagome is working for Sesshomaru? Somehow this may soon help us."
"I don't want to help you…" Kagura announced.
"Shut up. You are a part of me, don't think I can't take that part back." Naraku spun around to face Kagura. "And besides, since Inu-Yasha doesn't have Kagome he's woe-full and probably won't fight to his full capacity because Kagome isn't there. Have you not noticed that Inu-Yasha mainly fights his best when Kagome's in danger? With Kagome gone he won't go to his full potential."
"Even for you, that is great thinking." Kagura remarked.
"Shut up and go tell the others, Kanaa and Kohaku that they are going to be put to work. And plus, I want that wench Kikyou dead, for my own reasons." Kagura rolled her eyes.
"Yes Naraku."
"-Sama." Naraku reminded Kagura.
"Whatever." She muttered in response.
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"I want to see Kagome!" Shippou stated as he sat down beside Sango. Sango patted him on the head, trying to comfort him the way Kagome always had.
"We all do Shippou, and even if Inu-Yasha doesn't want to admit it he wants to see her too. But I doubt after guessing what happened Kagome never wants to see Inu-Yasha again. But I think we'd be able to see her somehow, but we'd need Inu-Yasha to help us find her, and he's not allowed near her."
Miroku looked at the ground thoughtfully.
"Sango? Do you know the next upcoming special occasions for demons?"
Sango looked at the sky and thought a bit before speaking. "Um, wow, I never thought of it, but the month celebrating the most powerful Lords and their lands is starting this week. First there's the Lord of the Northern lands on the first week, Eastern lands the second week, Southern lands the third week and…
"The Western lands on the fourth week!" The three exclaimed together.
"But how would we get invited? It's very prestigious. We are humans, it's not like they won't notice." Miroku thought out loud.
"Inu-Yasha IS the Prince of the western lands and it is customary that everyone in the family is invited, even if you hated them. It is tradition, and Sesshomaru is big on tradition. Why else would he care if his brother was a half breed?" Sango replied happily, happy that she finally had come onto a good idea.
"And since these party's are supposed to be big so he's allowed to bring friends, up to 5 I think? Like us! Except Shippou would have to stay in the village…" Miroku explained.
"Hey why?" Shippou complained.
"Because your too young for these party's." Shippou understood and nodded. It was probably true.
"So, we have to get Inu-Yasha to go, and to invite us."
"That will be harder done then said." Miroku nodded in accordance. It wouldn't be easy.
"We'll have to see Kaogme for sure, she's a maid so she'd be serving food and stuff! I'd be so glad to speak to her." Sango finished off.
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Sesshomaru sat in his chair deciding if he should do it. Yes? No? What should he do? Yes, he chose he would do it. As soon as he made up his mind he called Etsu to go get Kagome and bring her to his office, he had something important to discuss with her.
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Kagome had just finished showing Rin the new learning books and the doll before a knock at the door could be heard.
"Hai?"
The door opened and revealed Etsu.
"Lord Sesshomaru wishes to speak with you in his office."
Kagome was surprised as she set the doll down and Rin began to play with it. Kagome turned to Rin and patted her on the head.
"Ok Rin. I have to talk to Sesshomaru-Sama right now you can play with the doll and Suzu and I'm sure Suzu can take care of you until I get back."
Rin nodded playfully and dramatically before saying good-bye. Kagome smiled and left.
As Kagome walked swiftly down the hall towards the office she tried to think up a reason why Sesshomaru would call her to his office after a night and practically a day together. Kagome knocked on the door. A faint 'come in' could be heard. Kagome nervously opened the door but calmed down when she opened the door. She bowed until he told her to get up and he studied her before asking her to sit. He had something important to tell her.
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Authors note: HA! Cliffy! And I finished on Thursday! HA! But I swear this chapter was the funniest by far.
Quote of the Chapter"URUSAI KIKYOU!" – Inu-Yasha (probably the biggest thing I ever wanted to say!)