Wow! I am just so flattered that you all read my story. I never knew people would actually like it. Thank you everyone who has enjoyed my tale so far. I only hope you loved reading as much as I loved writing. So without further ado, Chapter Five -Stelmaria
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Chapter Five: Homecoming
Kagome woke up with a start, frantically trying to realize where she was. Blurred memories flashed through her mind. Naraku, Inu-yasha's death..... Sesshoumaru. Carefully, she let out a sigh of relief. She must be in Sesshoumaru's home. Instinctively, she sensed she was alone in the plush room. She glanced around and noticed the Shikon and Tetsusaiga resting in the corner with considerable relief. Getting out of bed, Kagome raised her arms and stretched like a cat.
Immediately she noticed how uncomfortable she was in her school uniform. Apparently, Kagome had slept in her clothes last night, shoes and all. However, her body had definitely changed and her clothes no longer fit her. The sailor shirt had become uncomfortably tight, especially in the front. Also, she had gotten quite a bit taller and her short skirt was barely covering *required areas*. It also pressed against the base of her tail painfully. The claws that grew on her toes were beginning to peek out the front of her shoes. Kagome wiggled them slightly and laughed. 'Wouldn't Miroku love to see me now?' Kagome mused. 'I'd probably give him a heart attack!' The smile disappeared from her face when she realized Sesshoumaru had probably seen her. Blushing, she quickly stripped off all her clothes and headed for what she assumed was the closet.
A knock sounded on the door and it opened before she could properly cover herself. She looked over at the entrance and saw no one there, with a sigh of relief. Then she heard a shrill squeal and glanced down to find an ugly little toad, with eyes bugged out and mouth agape.
"Ahhhhhhhhh! You ugly hentai toad! Get out! Get out! Get out! You hentai baka, quit LOOKING!" She took the opportunity to scream once more before the toad came to his senses and covered his eyes with his hands, fleeing from the room. Apologetically, he started babbling nonsense.
"M'lady I'm SO sorry! I had no idea you were changing! Lord Sesshoumaru ordered me to come and fetch you to the hot springs. It's not my fault.... Besides, I didn't really see any-"
"SHUT UP you perverted hentai toad!"
"It's Jakken!"
"What ever, just take me to the bathes!"
"Oh, of course! Right this way, m'lady."
Sesshoumaru sat in his library reading all that he could find on the Shikon No Tama. "An immensely powerful jewel, it could grant the wishes of any who possessed it." He knew that already. Growling in irritation, Sesshoumaru skimmed over the rest. As he fanned through the pages something interesting caught his eye. "There will always be a guardian of the Shikon, usually a priestess. She who is chosen as the guardian will receive immense powers from the jewel. Allowing her to protect the Shikon No Tama from any demons who would corrupt it's essence. As long as the jewel stays pure and the Miko un-tainted..... She will have the strength to hold even the strongest youkai at bay." Fascinating, Sesshoumaru thought, very informational.
He was roughly interrupted from his thoughts when he heard a scream echo through his halls.
"Ahhhhh! You ugly hentai toad, get OUT!"
Chuckling softly, he got up to check on his young human ward Rin. It sounded like Kagome would soon be ready for breakfast. She must have met his loyal servant, Jakken. He wanted the fiery demoness to meet his young charge. Unfortunately, Rin loved sleeping in these days. But not this morning, Sesshoumaru grinned at the prospect of waking her up.
Strolling into the child's room he paused at the foot of her bed. Sparing a moment, he gazed down at the little girl with a certain amount of fatherly pride. She was almost ten now, he would have to start thinking of her future. She couldn't stay here and live with him forever. Frowning, he wondered what his life would be like when she was gone. Affection quickly filled his eyes again as she began to stir.
"Rin" he whispered softly, "It's time to get up for breakfast." Yawning, her little eyes cracked open.
"But Sess-chan, I don't wanna."
"Nonsense Rin! Besides, today I have a surprise for you."
"Really?!?" Rin was wide awake instantly. "What is it?" She asked in eager anticipation.
"Go down to the dining hall and see for yourself!" He called out with amusement in his voice.
Before he could say anything more she had zoomed out of the room, towards the dining hall. Sesshoumaru sighed. 'Amazing what a little motivation can do.' He chuckled, then headed down himself at a more leisurely pace. It was going to be an eventful day.
Kagome shoed the pesky Jakken out of her room. He had followed her from the hot springs, despite her numerous protests. Now he wouldn't leave her room! What was his problem anyway? Eventually, Kagome had knocked him on the head, then threw him into the hall slamming the door shut behind him. Even now, she could still hear his voice droning on through the door,
"The most high and noble Sesshoumaru requests that you join him for breakfast! He has commanded me to lead you to the hall after you finished your bath. M'lady? Kagome......are you listening? His majesty does not like to be kept waiting!"
Kagome growled in frustration. Normally she just wasn't violent at all. 'But sometimes there are exceptions.' She thought wryly. Slipping off her robe, she stepped into the giant closet; almost a room in itself. Gasping in awe, she beheld all the beautiful clothes surrounding her.
Bright colors and delicate lace dazzled before her eyes. All were made of the finest; silks, cashmere, embroidered and calico. 'These kimonos are for fine ladies, not a rag-tag girl like me.' Kagome thought with slight embarrassment. A bit reluctantly, she reached out... afraid they might disintegrate at her touch. After looking through so many kimonos she felt dizzy, Kagome found the perfect outfit. It was a pale purple that matched her shining lavender eyes. The cloth was thin yet very strong, surpassing Inuyasha's fire rat haori, she suspected. It was light and flexible, almost weightless in her claws. Slipping on the beautiful garment, she smiled in satisfaction. It was tight along the body, showing her curves but allowing for a full range of motion. She would have no problem running or jumping. The sleeves were long and flowing as well as the pants, allowing for elegance and practicality. It looked almost as if she was floating when she walked. The amazing outfit was made for her! Laughing, she headed for the door. Jakken squeaked when he saw her emerge, then smiled. 'My, my... Lord Sesshoumaru will certainly enjoy this.' He mused as he proceeded to lead her to the dining hall.
Sesshoumaru entered the dining room to see Rin already in her place, eating eagerly with a huge smile on her face. He couldn't help but smile back as he sat down next to her and reached for the bread.
"When will my surprise get here, Sess-chan?" she asked anxiously.
'Patience Rin," he chuckled "She'll be here soon enough."
Almost as if on queue, Kagome waltzed into the hall. Sesshoumaru's eyes widened in awe. 'My god, she's beautiful! Almost like an angel... with the morning light shining on her that way.' Quickly, he shook his head to rid himself of such ridiculous thoughts. However, before Kagome got very far, she had to stop to take in her surroundings. Needless to say, the hall was enormous, as befitting a great demon lord. Gazing in wide eyed wonder, she took it all in with amazement. The hall had a vaulted ceiling, rising high above Kagome's head. The entire ceiling was tiled, a magnificent mural depicting a great youkai battle. Gold leaf edged the picture and ran along the walls. Giant marble pillars stood perpendicular, running the length of the hall. Detailed stone carvings littered the walls and pillars, vaguely dog like in shape... resembling Sesshoumaru's true form. Swallowing nervously, she headed for a huge oak table laying down the center of the room. It was wide and solid...easily seating a hundred people. At the very far end, it was piled high with fruits and bread, eggs and toast, bacon, sausages and ham. Her mouth watering, she took a seat across from a platter of waffles. (I have no idea what they ate back then...can you tell?)
She was just about to dig in, when she noticed the other occupants at the table....both staring at her curiously. There sat Sesshoumaru, looking like royalty in a white silk haori. The light caught his hair, making the silver locks glimmer like a sterling waterfall, as if he were some sort of god. Kagome admired him for a moment then glanced at the other guest. Next to him, to Kagome's amazement, sat a little girl. Frowning in her mind, Kagome wondered about the innocent child. 'Maybe she was kidnapped... But why would Sesshoumaru do that? Was he holding her hostage? Possibly for ransom?' Leaning closer, Kagome inspected the girl for injuries. She had brown hair, brown eyes, a lovely face and an absolutely beautiful smile. She returned the warm smile with one of her own. This only seemed to encourage the girl, as she almost bounced out of her seat in excitement.
"Hello! You must be the surprise! Sess-chan told me about you! Wow, you're really pretty! What's your name? Are you going to stay here? Will you play with me? Are you gonna be my new Mommy? Will you hel-"
"Rin, let the demoness eat first! Sesshoumaru said as a reprimand, letting Kagome gather her wits after Rin's startling tirade.
"Kagome, this is my human ward, Rin. Rin, this is Kagome... a special guest of mine. She will be staying here for a while."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Rin!" Kagome said warmly. "I'm sure we'll be great friends!" Rin laughed merrily and seemed to overflow with joy.
'So little makes her so happy.' Sesshoumaru thought in amusement. 'They seem to get along so well.' He stole a side glance at Kagome. She looked amazing in the kimono she wore. When she'd first glided into the room, he practically had to pick his jaw up off the floor. These emotions were distracting him. What was it about her? He didn't normally feel this way about a demoness. It was lust... and something more. Grimacing, he forcefully banished the thoughts from his mind, realizing he had been staring at her. Quickly, he tore his gaze from her enchanting features and continued to eat.
Kagome happily chatted away with Rin and continued to eat her meal. The food was good. 'It wouldn't be so bad to stay here" She peeked under her eyelashes at Sesshoumaru. 'Perhaps he isn't as cold as I first thought. Taking in a human child, there is hope for him yet.' He reminded her so much of Inuyasha, same hair, same eyes, same stubborn pride. Despite his cold uncaring exterior, she realized she liked him. Her attention turned back to Rin, who had finished eating. She got up, waved to Kagome, who returned the gesture, and went to Sesshoumaru's side.
"I'll be in the garden, Sess-chan, picking flowers for Kagome." He nodded in silent response, then lent down close to her face. To Kagome's shock Rin reached up and kissed him on the cheek, then skipped out of the room.
A silence descended upon the table as Sesshoumaru finished eating and Kagome sat in dumbstruck awe. She couldn't believe it! Sesshoumaru had actually LET a human girl kiss him on the cheek. A wide grin spread across her face.
"What are you smiling at Kagome?"
She blinked in surprise yet again. She didn't even know Sesshoumaru knew her name. Perhaps he wasn't so bad at all! Kagome found herself adjusting her image of him drastically. She had only ever known him as a cold and ruthless killer. No mercy and no compassion. But off the battlefield Sesshoumaru was completely different. A father, with warmth in his eyes. A gentleman, polite and generous. She tilted her head and regarded him with a grin tugging at her lips.
"The Lord of The Western Lands isn't as terrible as I first suspected." She replied with a smile hidden in her voice. "I didn't know you cared for a little girl."
"Feh."
At this Kagome giggled, he was just like Inuyasha. "She's a cute little thing, she has a good soul. I can tell you love her very much." To Kagome's increasing incredulity his eyes softened and a smile touched his lips for a moment. Then, it disappeared into his stoic mask, leaving Kagome to wonder if she had only imagined it. 'What is it about this woman?' Sesshoumaru asked himself. 'She gets through my guard so easily. I won't let it happen again.' His brows furrowed in determination. "You will join me in the courtyard within a few minutes. Bring Tetsusaiga with you. It is time for you to fulfill your end of the bargain." He demanded sternly. Kagome frowned. It had been a command, not a request.
"All right" she agreed. "I will come with Tetsusaiga, but you in turn will bring Rin with you."
Sesshoumaru lifted his eyebrows and asked incredulously, "Why?" Kagome just smiled mysteriously.
"You will see."
Then she got up and left for her room. Sesshoumaru growled in annoyance. He would have to do something about her impudence. Smirking, he stood and stalked off to his own room.
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Chapter Five: Homecoming
Kagome woke up with a start, frantically trying to realize where she was. Blurred memories flashed through her mind. Naraku, Inu-yasha's death..... Sesshoumaru. Carefully, she let out a sigh of relief. She must be in Sesshoumaru's home. Instinctively, she sensed she was alone in the plush room. She glanced around and noticed the Shikon and Tetsusaiga resting in the corner with considerable relief. Getting out of bed, Kagome raised her arms and stretched like a cat.
Immediately she noticed how uncomfortable she was in her school uniform. Apparently, Kagome had slept in her clothes last night, shoes and all. However, her body had definitely changed and her clothes no longer fit her. The sailor shirt had become uncomfortably tight, especially in the front. Also, she had gotten quite a bit taller and her short skirt was barely covering *required areas*. It also pressed against the base of her tail painfully. The claws that grew on her toes were beginning to peek out the front of her shoes. Kagome wiggled them slightly and laughed. 'Wouldn't Miroku love to see me now?' Kagome mused. 'I'd probably give him a heart attack!' The smile disappeared from her face when she realized Sesshoumaru had probably seen her. Blushing, she quickly stripped off all her clothes and headed for what she assumed was the closet.
A knock sounded on the door and it opened before she could properly cover herself. She looked over at the entrance and saw no one there, with a sigh of relief. Then she heard a shrill squeal and glanced down to find an ugly little toad, with eyes bugged out and mouth agape.
"Ahhhhhhhhh! You ugly hentai toad! Get out! Get out! Get out! You hentai baka, quit LOOKING!" She took the opportunity to scream once more before the toad came to his senses and covered his eyes with his hands, fleeing from the room. Apologetically, he started babbling nonsense.
"M'lady I'm SO sorry! I had no idea you were changing! Lord Sesshoumaru ordered me to come and fetch you to the hot springs. It's not my fault.... Besides, I didn't really see any-"
"SHUT UP you perverted hentai toad!"
"It's Jakken!"
"What ever, just take me to the bathes!"
"Oh, of course! Right this way, m'lady."
Sesshoumaru sat in his library reading all that he could find on the Shikon No Tama. "An immensely powerful jewel, it could grant the wishes of any who possessed it." He knew that already. Growling in irritation, Sesshoumaru skimmed over the rest. As he fanned through the pages something interesting caught his eye. "There will always be a guardian of the Shikon, usually a priestess. She who is chosen as the guardian will receive immense powers from the jewel. Allowing her to protect the Shikon No Tama from any demons who would corrupt it's essence. As long as the jewel stays pure and the Miko un-tainted..... She will have the strength to hold even the strongest youkai at bay." Fascinating, Sesshoumaru thought, very informational.
He was roughly interrupted from his thoughts when he heard a scream echo through his halls.
"Ahhhhh! You ugly hentai toad, get OUT!"
Chuckling softly, he got up to check on his young human ward Rin. It sounded like Kagome would soon be ready for breakfast. She must have met his loyal servant, Jakken. He wanted the fiery demoness to meet his young charge. Unfortunately, Rin loved sleeping in these days. But not this morning, Sesshoumaru grinned at the prospect of waking her up.
Strolling into the child's room he paused at the foot of her bed. Sparing a moment, he gazed down at the little girl with a certain amount of fatherly pride. She was almost ten now, he would have to start thinking of her future. She couldn't stay here and live with him forever. Frowning, he wondered what his life would be like when she was gone. Affection quickly filled his eyes again as she began to stir.
"Rin" he whispered softly, "It's time to get up for breakfast." Yawning, her little eyes cracked open.
"But Sess-chan, I don't wanna."
"Nonsense Rin! Besides, today I have a surprise for you."
"Really?!?" Rin was wide awake instantly. "What is it?" She asked in eager anticipation.
"Go down to the dining hall and see for yourself!" He called out with amusement in his voice.
Before he could say anything more she had zoomed out of the room, towards the dining hall. Sesshoumaru sighed. 'Amazing what a little motivation can do.' He chuckled, then headed down himself at a more leisurely pace. It was going to be an eventful day.
Kagome shoed the pesky Jakken out of her room. He had followed her from the hot springs, despite her numerous protests. Now he wouldn't leave her room! What was his problem anyway? Eventually, Kagome had knocked him on the head, then threw him into the hall slamming the door shut behind him. Even now, she could still hear his voice droning on through the door,
"The most high and noble Sesshoumaru requests that you join him for breakfast! He has commanded me to lead you to the hall after you finished your bath. M'lady? Kagome......are you listening? His majesty does not like to be kept waiting!"
Kagome growled in frustration. Normally she just wasn't violent at all. 'But sometimes there are exceptions.' She thought wryly. Slipping off her robe, she stepped into the giant closet; almost a room in itself. Gasping in awe, she beheld all the beautiful clothes surrounding her.
Bright colors and delicate lace dazzled before her eyes. All were made of the finest; silks, cashmere, embroidered and calico. 'These kimonos are for fine ladies, not a rag-tag girl like me.' Kagome thought with slight embarrassment. A bit reluctantly, she reached out... afraid they might disintegrate at her touch. After looking through so many kimonos she felt dizzy, Kagome found the perfect outfit. It was a pale purple that matched her shining lavender eyes. The cloth was thin yet very strong, surpassing Inuyasha's fire rat haori, she suspected. It was light and flexible, almost weightless in her claws. Slipping on the beautiful garment, she smiled in satisfaction. It was tight along the body, showing her curves but allowing for a full range of motion. She would have no problem running or jumping. The sleeves were long and flowing as well as the pants, allowing for elegance and practicality. It looked almost as if she was floating when she walked. The amazing outfit was made for her! Laughing, she headed for the door. Jakken squeaked when he saw her emerge, then smiled. 'My, my... Lord Sesshoumaru will certainly enjoy this.' He mused as he proceeded to lead her to the dining hall.
Sesshoumaru entered the dining room to see Rin already in her place, eating eagerly with a huge smile on her face. He couldn't help but smile back as he sat down next to her and reached for the bread.
"When will my surprise get here, Sess-chan?" she asked anxiously.
'Patience Rin," he chuckled "She'll be here soon enough."
Almost as if on queue, Kagome waltzed into the hall. Sesshoumaru's eyes widened in awe. 'My god, she's beautiful! Almost like an angel... with the morning light shining on her that way.' Quickly, he shook his head to rid himself of such ridiculous thoughts. However, before Kagome got very far, she had to stop to take in her surroundings. Needless to say, the hall was enormous, as befitting a great demon lord. Gazing in wide eyed wonder, she took it all in with amazement. The hall had a vaulted ceiling, rising high above Kagome's head. The entire ceiling was tiled, a magnificent mural depicting a great youkai battle. Gold leaf edged the picture and ran along the walls. Giant marble pillars stood perpendicular, running the length of the hall. Detailed stone carvings littered the walls and pillars, vaguely dog like in shape... resembling Sesshoumaru's true form. Swallowing nervously, she headed for a huge oak table laying down the center of the room. It was wide and solid...easily seating a hundred people. At the very far end, it was piled high with fruits and bread, eggs and toast, bacon, sausages and ham. Her mouth watering, she took a seat across from a platter of waffles. (I have no idea what they ate back then...can you tell?)
She was just about to dig in, when she noticed the other occupants at the table....both staring at her curiously. There sat Sesshoumaru, looking like royalty in a white silk haori. The light caught his hair, making the silver locks glimmer like a sterling waterfall, as if he were some sort of god. Kagome admired him for a moment then glanced at the other guest. Next to him, to Kagome's amazement, sat a little girl. Frowning in her mind, Kagome wondered about the innocent child. 'Maybe she was kidnapped... But why would Sesshoumaru do that? Was he holding her hostage? Possibly for ransom?' Leaning closer, Kagome inspected the girl for injuries. She had brown hair, brown eyes, a lovely face and an absolutely beautiful smile. She returned the warm smile with one of her own. This only seemed to encourage the girl, as she almost bounced out of her seat in excitement.
"Hello! You must be the surprise! Sess-chan told me about you! Wow, you're really pretty! What's your name? Are you going to stay here? Will you play with me? Are you gonna be my new Mommy? Will you hel-"
"Rin, let the demoness eat first! Sesshoumaru said as a reprimand, letting Kagome gather her wits after Rin's startling tirade.
"Kagome, this is my human ward, Rin. Rin, this is Kagome... a special guest of mine. She will be staying here for a while."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Rin!" Kagome said warmly. "I'm sure we'll be great friends!" Rin laughed merrily and seemed to overflow with joy.
'So little makes her so happy.' Sesshoumaru thought in amusement. 'They seem to get along so well.' He stole a side glance at Kagome. She looked amazing in the kimono she wore. When she'd first glided into the room, he practically had to pick his jaw up off the floor. These emotions were distracting him. What was it about her? He didn't normally feel this way about a demoness. It was lust... and something more. Grimacing, he forcefully banished the thoughts from his mind, realizing he had been staring at her. Quickly, he tore his gaze from her enchanting features and continued to eat.
Kagome happily chatted away with Rin and continued to eat her meal. The food was good. 'It wouldn't be so bad to stay here" She peeked under her eyelashes at Sesshoumaru. 'Perhaps he isn't as cold as I first thought. Taking in a human child, there is hope for him yet.' He reminded her so much of Inuyasha, same hair, same eyes, same stubborn pride. Despite his cold uncaring exterior, she realized she liked him. Her attention turned back to Rin, who had finished eating. She got up, waved to Kagome, who returned the gesture, and went to Sesshoumaru's side.
"I'll be in the garden, Sess-chan, picking flowers for Kagome." He nodded in silent response, then lent down close to her face. To Kagome's shock Rin reached up and kissed him on the cheek, then skipped out of the room.
A silence descended upon the table as Sesshoumaru finished eating and Kagome sat in dumbstruck awe. She couldn't believe it! Sesshoumaru had actually LET a human girl kiss him on the cheek. A wide grin spread across her face.
"What are you smiling at Kagome?"
She blinked in surprise yet again. She didn't even know Sesshoumaru knew her name. Perhaps he wasn't so bad at all! Kagome found herself adjusting her image of him drastically. She had only ever known him as a cold and ruthless killer. No mercy and no compassion. But off the battlefield Sesshoumaru was completely different. A father, with warmth in his eyes. A gentleman, polite and generous. She tilted her head and regarded him with a grin tugging at her lips.
"The Lord of The Western Lands isn't as terrible as I first suspected." She replied with a smile hidden in her voice. "I didn't know you cared for a little girl."
"Feh."
At this Kagome giggled, he was just like Inuyasha. "She's a cute little thing, she has a good soul. I can tell you love her very much." To Kagome's increasing incredulity his eyes softened and a smile touched his lips for a moment. Then, it disappeared into his stoic mask, leaving Kagome to wonder if she had only imagined it. 'What is it about this woman?' Sesshoumaru asked himself. 'She gets through my guard so easily. I won't let it happen again.' His brows furrowed in determination. "You will join me in the courtyard within a few minutes. Bring Tetsusaiga with you. It is time for you to fulfill your end of the bargain." He demanded sternly. Kagome frowned. It had been a command, not a request.
"All right" she agreed. "I will come with Tetsusaiga, but you in turn will bring Rin with you."
Sesshoumaru lifted his eyebrows and asked incredulously, "Why?" Kagome just smiled mysteriously.
"You will see."
Then she got up and left for her room. Sesshoumaru growled in annoyance. He would have to do something about her impudence. Smirking, he stood and stalked off to his own room.
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Well, there it is. Review if you want to, I'd appreciate suggestions...ideas.....constructive criticism. School has started so I won't be able to update as fast as I used to. Breathe deep, seek peace!
Thank you wonderful reviewers. I loved you're reviews :)
Lil'misao-you're welcome :)
Silver Phoenix7
Tsuki no Tennyo
White Deer
Yun Fei
DemonLady1
Verde (Catty)