Hey there all! I am back for another chapter in Open Your Heart. I hope that you all are enjoying this little story of mine. It has been a while since I have decided to write some. But, I am back and full of ideas now. So with that said, on with the fic.
Disclaimer: I do NOT OWN Inuyasha!
Walls Start To Break
Nara sat on the window sill of her room in the servants quarters. She hadn't left her room in a while. Only coming out when she was summoned. Nara was worried about everything that had happened in the past couple of days. Sesshoumaru was spending more time with her. Although he didn't talk much to her, she felt like he wanted to know more about her. In a way that scared her. She had never told anyone about her past. Nara barely even remembered it herself. Yet everyday she pushed herself to remember as much as she could. It seemed the more she recalled, the more he wanted to know. It was as if he was interested in her. She was after all a dog demoness that was still without anyone.
A sigh escaped her as she moved to sit on her bed and thought about what to do for the day. She hadn't seen Rin around in a while and she missed the little girl. Funny how a human child could make her smile more then anyone had in a long time. Soon a smile came to her face as she stood. Nara had to find that little girl.
The dog demon made her way to the door. Upon opening it she saw Kari. A sigh came from her as she smiled some at the smaller dog demon. She hadn't expected to see her this early in the morning. Normally, she was setting the tables for the morning meal. She didn't pay it that much attention. Instead, she moved to leave her room.
"Hey, guess what?" Kari said, smiling brightly.
She kept quiet and continued walking.
"Kija is staying here. He has been given his own room here. It appears Lord Sesshoumaru finds him very valuable. That's really good news!" she said, her smile never going away.
Nara stopped and looked back at her when Kari said this. 'Why would he be staying here? That doesn't make any sense.'
"Kija is delighted to stay here. He said that we would all see each other more. Ya know he's really something special." she said, unable to stop from giggling.
"Kari, I know that you are happy, but can you tell me why he decided to stay here in the castle?"
"Umm, I can't say that. I promised to keep that a secret. Maybe you should ask him." she said, nodding.
"I intend to do that." she said, looking back down the long hallway. "Well, excuse me. I have to find Rin." she said, walking away from Kari.
"Alright, be sure not to be late for breakfast." she said, waving before she went the oppisite direction.
Another sigh came from Nara as she walked to where Rin's room was. She knew that it was close to Lord Sesshoumaru's quarters. The dog demoness hoped that she didn't disturb him any as she walked along. However she didn't know that he had already left his room. So, she was cautious as she walked to the little girl's room. Once there, she stopped and was about to knock when she felt someone watching her. She turned her head to see the demon lord. She froze.
"There is no reason to act that way. I will not harm you." he said, moving a bit closer. His eyes were still that cold amber. It seemed that they would never be any warmth from them. No smile would ever be on his beautiful, yet stern face. No one would be able to get into his ice cold heart. Atleast that is what he thought. But the more that he was around Nara, the more he felt like something in him was changing. Although he would never admit that to anyone, he still couldn't brush this feeling off. That made him hate it even more. That he couldn't just forget about it when he was around her. He had tried to stay away from her but he couldn't.
Nara nodded. She still wasn't used to someone telling her that. As many times as she had been hurt, this was something that she couldn't get over. Her grey eyes looked up to him and she noticed that he was in that thinking mood. It was hard to tell because his face always stayed the same, cold and emotionless. But she could look at him and see that distant look in his eyes. That was the only thing that let her know when he was thinking. She knew to be quiet and let him dwell on his thoughts.
He blinked and looked at her staring at him. How he wished she would stop, but then wanted her to still look at him. "Rin is in the garden is you wished to speak with her." he said, after a while. His words were always hard to come by when he was around her. Another thing he hated and yet liked it at the same time.
"Thank you. I shall go find her then. It is almost time to eat." she said, bowing some.
He nodded slightly, but it seemed like he didn't want to leave her just yet. His quiet and intimidative nature was something that he wished he didn't have when he was around her. She didn't speak much, which with others he would have be rather happy with that. But with her, he wished that she would. To hear her peaceful and rather calming voice was something that he would never ever tire of.
After a little while, she rose and began to walk away. He watched her for a bit and then decided to follow her. She noticed that he was walking behind her still. A small smile crept to her face as she walked along. Nara never thought that he would actually follow her. She hummed to herself as she made her way to the garden. After a few minutes, she felt someone still following her. However, she didn't think that it would still be Lord Sesshoumaru. Her grey eyes looked slightly behind her and she saw her Lord. Nara almost squeeked as she was suprised that he was there.
"I wish to accompany you." he said, his voice without care or emotion.
She nodded and began to walk once again.
After a few minutes of silence, he spoke once again. "You shall sing for me once more." he commanded, not even looking at her.
She looked up at him, as he had now moved to be by her side. Her grey eyes seemed to hold confusion. "Yes, MiLord."
"Come to my quarters this evening."
She looked away, down the hall. "Yes, Mi'Lord."
With that he left her and went off to attend to his own affairs. She watched him leave a small smile now on her face. It was as if she didn't feel such a bad evil chill from him anymore. He hadn't been harsh with her and when he could, always spent time with her. In a way, she felt like he had a heart. He just didn't show it to anyone. He had his own reasons for that and she wouldn't dare ask him any questions about his past. But the more she was with him, the more she had to know what he was really like. If he had a soft side. If he could warm up to anything or anyone.
"Miss Shi- Nara!" Rin called out as she ran up to her. The girl brushed that dark brown strands of hair from her face as she stood in front of Nara.
That brought the demoness out of her thoughts. "You may call me Shizuka if you like. I would like it if you did."
"But Nara is more beautiful." the small child said, nodding.
Nara smiled. "Alright. You do what you like."
"You are one of the most nicest people that I know."
"Well, thank you."
"Can you sing for me?" she said, taking a hold of Nara's hand.
Nara nodded and led her to where the morning meal was to be held at. As she did, she let her voice carry on the air. Many around the castle heard her beautiful voice and smiled. Nara's voice seemed to calm everyone. The servants and others that lived in the castle hoped that she might be the one to make their demon lord happy.
"Miss Nara, you sing so prettiful."
Nara smiled down at her before they entered the dining hall. She looked up and there was Kija, Sesshoumaru, and an empty spot next to him. She smiled as she ushered Rin to her usual spot. The little girl however didn't run over as she normally would. "Mr. Kija wants you to sit by Lord Sesshoumaru."
Nara looked from Rin to Kija. She hadn't suspected this at all. In fact, she wondered why this one dog demon would go through all of this trouble to do this for her. Nara offered him a smile and began to be pulled by Rin. The small child was laughing some as she lead her to where she was suppose to sit. Nara sat down and glanced at Sesshoumaru. She felt rather odd to be at a table with higher ups.
"You have the priviledge to be eating with me today." he said, his eyes looking to her.
She bowed as best she could while sitting. "Thank you. It is an honor."
Kija couldn't help but smile as he saw this. He only wanted his sister to have the life that she deserved. His heart ached that he couldn't just tell her who she was. In his mind, all that was left of his family was her. He could barely remember playing with her as a child, but he made a promise that he would find her and give her a life that she deserved. Kija could only do this for her, but he thought it would be enough. His sister meant to much to him. He smiled at the servant who set his plate of food down. He knew that Kari was the one who had cooked it. She was the only one who placed a flower on the plate that was his. Now there was another girl who was inching her way into his heart. Although, he didn't quite know that yet. Of course, he waited for his demon lord to eat before he did.
Sesshoumaru looked to Nara. "You may eay if you wish." he said, before he nodded for everyone else to eat.
Soon, she nodded. A smile crept to her face as she began to eat very proper. After all she was in the presance of a lord. She felt as though she should. Also, it was out of instinct. Which she couldn't understand. Every now and again, she would glance as Sesshoumaru and smile some. She felt very special to be by his side.
'Maybe his wall that he has built is finally breaking. Maybe, just maybe, I can break it. He needs to know what its like to have someone care for him.' she thought as her eyes looked at him once again.
Sesshoumaru didn't eat with the rest of them. He never did. It wasn't that he was rude, he just prefered to eat in private. He liked his solitude. And no one went up against that. After all, it was his home and he could do as he pleased. His cold eyes looked over the table to everyone there. Many were close allies to him. Except for the female at his side. He didn't know what she was. She wasn't an enemy because she never attacked him. She couldn't be an ally. Nara didn't have anything to offer his kingdom. Or did she?
"Lord Sesshoumaru, I shall be leaving now." Kija said, standing up.
"Be sure not to spend to much time with my servant." he said, looking at the dog demon that if Sesshoumaru wasn't himself would call friend.
Kija nodded and looked to Nara. A smile played on his face as he bowed slightly to her. With that he went for the door. Although he could feel her eyes looking at him, he didn't turn around. Kija had to think about his sister and how he would confront her about that later on. For he knew that he would have to tell her eventually.
Nara looked back at her plate that was now empty. She had managed to eat all of what was there. Which was an achievement for her. She smiled some and then looked back up as many of the demons were now leaving. However, she didn't leave for she was waiting to be dismissed. She was still a servant after all.
"Come on, MIss Nara." Rin said, as she stood by Nara's side. Her brown eyes seemed to shine as she pulled on her arm.
"You may leave. Remember what you have to do tonight." Sesshoumaru said, not looking at her.
Nara nodded and stood. The human child was pulling her along as she soon left. She laughed some as she was being dragged. She didn't know how this small girl could make her feel happy. Like an older sister would be happy to have a younger one. It was then that she had a flashback of a small demon pup with bright blue eyes. She was holding him as she sang to him.
Nara shook her head and looked at Rin who was looking up at her with a bright smile. "Come on." she said, pulling her once again. The demoness nodded and began to walk with her. The thoughts of that small demon still in her mind.
'I wonder who that small one was.'
End Chapter...
Well, I hope everyone is happy about this chapter. I know I know, he hasn't kissed her yet. That will happen eventually. I just don't know how to put it in yet. Its getting there though. Hope you enjoyed it. Please review! See ya soon!