The room seemed like a little fairy world. It was filled with a pink-orange glow, making it look cozy and welcoming. The ground was covered with fresh, healthy grass and smelled like the woods after a shower. Every inch of the ceiling and walls had beautiful flowers planted from it, creating a canopy of bouquets. A swing was set on the center of the room with wines of flowers embracing the handles and seat. The smell of cherry blossoms filled Kikyou's nostrils as she greedily breathed in the scent that lingered the air. Suddenly, a breeze blew from nowhere and carried the colorful petals to the kneeling priestess. They circled around her and magically healed all the wounds. Kikyou gasped in surprise. Then for a moment, she forgot all the pain and hatred, and smiled. It was a smile from the depth of her heart, not a fake one she put on to please others. The radiant smile shone from her face just like a child whom received a pleasant surprise. Kikyou, still wearing her smile, walked carefully onto the soft grass. It felt so nice against her bare toes. Suddenly, a new feeling entered her soul, the feel of freedom. She bit her lips wondering whether or not she should try it out. Her curiosity finally emerged from its shell. The priestess spread her arms wide open and ran like an airplane all the way across the room. When she tripped, she just laughed and rolled on the grass. Her cloth became damp, but she didn't care one bit. She then reached the swing and she slowed down. There was a weird feeling that seemed to be holding her back, a feeling that was commanding her not to touch that swing. But her hand still drew closer, and closer…
"Touch that swing and die!" an angry voice exploded behind her.
Kikyou froze, completely numb. She didn't dare to look at whoever was shouting at her, she didn't dare because she had a pretty good idea whom it was.
"Get out of this room, NOW!" the voice said cold and threatening.
"Yes, sir," Kikyou replied quickly and half-ran out to the door.
Just when she was about to leave, Sesshomaru suddenly said, "If you tell a soul about this, I will cut you limb by limb and send you back to your lover piece by piece. Do I make myself clear?"
"Y…yes…" Kikyou shivered and exited that strange, but very dangerous place.
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'What is the secret behind that room?" Kikyou wondered. Never in her life had she seen anyone be so secretive about anything. Especially Sesshomaru, Kikyou would have never guessed he of all people would have a room like that. Was it for Rin? Or perhaps someone else? Right now, she must forget about this room, she has gotten into enough trouble already! If she was planning to use this demon lord, she better get onto his good side or he would definitely kill her before she couldn't possibly accomplish anything at all.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door to her room and Kikyou nearly fell off the bed she was sitting on. This Sesshomaru was really getting on her nerves. She straightened herself and went to open the door. Of course, she wasn't scared of the person standing behind those pieces of wood. She was scared of what he was going to do. Kikyou opened the doors slowly, expecting an icy voice to tell her to pack her bags and get out of his castle, but instead she saw a young girl with raven black hair.
"Rin! What brought you here?" Kikyou exclaimed.
"Do you not wish Rin to come?" the girl asked, obviously hurt.
"No, I was actually glad that you came," Kikyou said.
A bright smile appeared immediately on the human girl's face, "Lord Sesshomaru told me that the nice lady who rescued me came here. So I was very excited to see you."
"He said that!" Kikyou asked. It was unbelievable how this demon could call her the nice lady.
"Well, no, he used the word wrench, but I'm sure he meant you, Lady Kikyou," Rin admitted.
"Of course he did," Kikyou sighed.
"Does Lady Kikyou care to accompany Rin for a search for beautiful flowers?" Rin suddenly suggested with hopeful eyes.
"I'd love to," Kikyou smiled.
Perhaps, she this wasn't her most beautiful smile, but the way the corners of her lips curl up in just the right angle makes my stomach flip over. Was this love? Unconsciously I said her name. And as her head turned around, I was already gone.
A/N: hehe, can you guess who it was? Who was falling for Kikyou?