Kag: taps desk impatiently with finger: ARGH where is she?
Sess: growl: will you shut up and be patient she'll be here!
Kag: Bu-but we can't continue the story without her, she has it: resumes tapping:
Sess: Don't you think I know that! Kami woman I would have been better of wit Jaken here than wit you... AND WILL YOU STOP THAT TAPPING!
Kag: Hmpf: stops tapping:
2 hours later
Kag: That's it! I'm going: stomps over and reaches for doorknob:
DG: slams door wide open…hitting Kagome: HEY! …Guys?
Kag: Owie…
Sess: smirks: serves you right for standing in front of the door baka
Kag: if I knew she was gonna pop in like that I wouldn't have stood there in the first place asshole!
DG: looks back and forth at Sessh and Kag: Did I miss something? ...: shrugs: I got the next chapter!
Sess/Kag: Mumbles: stupid onna took 2 hours just to do it:
DG: You two are full of it you know that? Sigh: Better help is hard to come by these times of day
Sess: So go find new help, you don't need us
Kag: WHAT! NO! DON'T LISTEN TO THIS JERK! ….I like the attention!
Sess: Typical
DG: taps chin: not a bad idea… I should hold auditions for Sessh n Kag wannabes.
Sess: Great idea… you do that and I'll start packing …. : Mutters: I'll be in the next flight to Desolation Island if you need me:
Kag: NOOOO! A skankie wannabe ….of me! Absurd! They'll be wearing my personal clothing….eating what I eat….trying to act like me…
Sess: Yes, one Kagome in the world is all we need, but a fan club …Ahem
DG: Sighh….I'll think about it…until then we got a chapter 9 to get to! Let's go!
Kag: …trying to sound like me... they'll even try to look like me!
DG: Kagome…enough… we're done with convo for now…..
Kag: Bu-
Sess: Believe me no one will take your place… no one can be as annoying and vile as you… or destroy one's sanity that one being me
DG/Kag: AWWW Sesshie we never knew
Sess: I meant that in a crude way! …ah hell…JUST GET TO THE STORY: Grumbles: stupid women can't even tell the difference from an insult and a compliment:
Disclaimer: Zzzzz…: shakes wake: wakes up alert: Huh, what, who, where, when, how? OooO…it's you… I already told you I don't own anyone and I probably never will! Well the exception on Hoshi and a few others I made up. : Shrugs: anyway Inuyasha and tachi belong to Ms. Takahashi as for me… I'm going to sleep bai bai...Zzzzz
No More Chance, No More Forgiveness
Chapter 9
Learning to Control One's Feelings
Knowing Kagome, she was probably at Rin's room tucking her to sleep. And probably after that relieving some steam from her and the zasshu's spat. So Sesshomaru went to his study to continue on his work. He blocked all mind about everything, including her, as he buried himself in his nonstop work.
OOO
Inuyasha grumbled incoherent words as he stomped around the halls. He cursed his brother for making him the bad guy when it's actually him! He was the enemy and his best friend was siding with him. With all Sesshomaru's mouth to back up his excuses of not leaving with him, such as his mistakes which Kagome listens to and made up her mind, then HIS friends backing her up in agreeing as well, everyone was against him. And it was his entire brother's fault.
That asshole bastard! Taking my friends and turning them against me like I'm the one to blame!
So you dent it's your fault? Wasn't it your fault that you choose to be with Kikyo and said those things which Kagome happened to listen to? Wasn't it your fault that you treat her and use her like a shard detector instead like your best friend who's been ever so loyal? Wasn't it your-
OK! OK! I GET! Chikusho! Even you… MY CONSCIOUS…is against me!
You're stubborn Inuyasha. You blame your brother when he speaks truth, when this situation your in is your fault. You're selfish you want both Kikyo and Kagome, but can't have both…it's either one or the other
Sigh…so I'm starting to act like Naraku huh?
No, not necessarily, Naraku's an unforgiving bastard that has hurt many and has enjoyed it…a power/blood hungry hanyou if I may…. As for you…you're that idiot hanyou that acts like himself and tries so hard to fix something he messed up that he ends up making the situations worst. Yet that certain miko is still willing to forgive you in the end, despite what she had said.
Oh Geez thanks I don't know whether to take that as an insult or a compliment…but you're right Kagome has forgiven me from all the mistakes that I made…what's any different from this one?
Um…the last straw of having seen you with Kikyo, therefore hurt her to have finally let you go so you can find happiness with that clay pot?
Oh…what do I do then?
How about trying once more to talk to her? Get her alone, without Sesshomaru there to deepen the hole you're in. And this time think before you speak will ya
Feh
When Inuyasha finished his talk with himself, he went in search for his miko friend determined to get her to soften at him a bit. If memory served him right, Sesshomaru had instructed her to tuck in Rin, so she should be there.
Inuyasha asked a busy servant where Rin's room was. The servant indicted it was down the hall from Kagome's room, so Inuyasha headed there. When he got to the room, he was about to come in when she heard 3 voices. 1 was a cheery sweet girl voice, another was a squeaky boy voice, and the last was a melodious voice that belonged to the miko he was seeking for.
Inuyasha leaned his head to listen to the conversation through the closed door. He heard Shippou and Rin pleading for Kagome to sing a song for them to go to sleep. When she agreed, it was silent for a moment. She must be thinking for what song to sing. After a moment of silence, out came a smooth silky voice, melodious that sounded to be the song of a tenshi. He gently smiled remembering that voice.
Even though Inuyasha was rough around in the daytime to all, he was calm at night as he sat up perched in his tree listening to Kagome sing Shippou to sleep at camp. It had become a habit for him. Kill/destroy Naraku's minions and incarnations while looking for the shards in the daytime, then at night up in the perch of his tree drifting to sleep with the sound of Kagome's voice and song to do it.
He listened carefully to the song, as if it were a message she was trying to send to her listeners. When she finished her lullaby he heard her stand up. He quickly blended into the shadows, so he wouldn't get caught. But that wasn't necessary, since she was oblivious to her surroundings as she stepped out into the halls and closed the door behind her.
Inuyasha followed her to the garden where she was sitting to herself, alone with her thoughts to think. He watched her gaze up to the sky asking for answers to the unknown. Inuyasha thought this would be a good time to talk to her, since she was alone, but when he was about to step out of his hiding, she had gotten up and headed back inside.
She must be going to bed…sigh… I'll try again tomorrow. Inuyasha headed back into the castle as well but not before looking up to the sky to look at the small dots that gave light to the darkness that spread throughout the land.
XOXOXO
Kagome found Sesshomaru's study and was hesitant. She had thought long and hard and made her decision. So she lifted her fist hand and knocked. She waited and heard a cool voice answering for her to enter.
Kagome opened the door and stepped inside as she gazed at the taiyoukai push himself to finish up his work.
"Oh you're busy, I'll leave you-"Kagome said turning for the door.
"What is you need wench?" Sesshomaru asked before she could leave.
And we're back to the miko/wench names…Sigh… Just a moment ago he was calling me Kagome, what happened to that!
Kagome felt anger in her rise when she thought about it. She cooled herself and answered.
"No, it can wait you're busy so-"
Sesshomaru stopped his writing and looked up.
"If it can wait and isn't that so important why are you here?" he asked raising a sliver brow in curiosity. "Miko you have my attention, what do you want?"
Sesshomaru sensed her anger from her aura when he called her miko, but it was then gone when she calmed herself. Interesting…
Kagome sighed as she turned to face him. "It is important…sort of…but since you're occupied it can wait" she answered coolly.
Sesshomaru put away his scrolls he was to send out the next day and turned his full attention to the miko.
"Sit" he said more of a command than a request.
Kagome slowly waked to the seat that was in front of Sesshomaru as it faced him. She sat down and looked down to her hands that laid on her lap and fiddled with her fingers. Sesshomaru sighed since she wasn't going to talk first, might as well be him.
"What's your question, Kagome" he asked calmly.
Kagome flushed from the attention and was wishing she had told him tomorrow than today. Now he calls me Kagome? What bit him in the ass to change all the sudden?
Sesshomaru watched Kagome's slender tan face turn a tint pink from just calling her name. Anger when I call her wench, blushes when I call her name. Ningens are so pathetic. Yet this miko is unique…compared to those loud annoying ones.
It seemed like an eternity when she answered "I decided that-"she took a breath before answering "That I'm going to continue my duties gathering the shards with the others"
Sesshomaru sat back in his chair. He felt a pull to his chest and wasn't sure what it was. But he was seeing a little red when she had said she would be leaving with his otouto when he clearly hurt her, just to fulfill her duties. He understood her words and what she had to do for her responsibilities in collecting the shards that he admired. But what got him was the loyalty that his brother was getting for her sacrifice. Kagome looked into his eyes and saw it switch back and forth from golden amber to red.
"And you're asking my permission to let you go?" he asked back to his cold voice.
Kagome looked away as she answered "Not exactly"
That got Sesshomaru stumped. Then what does she want? Ningens! Never getting to the point! Kagome wanted his permission to leave, since she was to take care of Rin. But there was also something she wanted ask him before he gave his answer.
"Onna, what is this nonsense you speak?" he demanded tire of her circling around the point.
Kagome looked into his eyes "I wish for your permission and your help…help to control my emotions"
XOXOXO
The next early morning Kagome got up, with the help of Hoshi to wake her at time. She bathed and changed into a light sliver kimono with black petals flowing in the middle and plain black hakamas. Kagome combed her hair and sighed thinking back to yesterday's conversation.
Flashback
When Kagome had asked her real question of being there Sesshomaru just stared at her.
Kagome got fed up with his silence and asked "Well? Can you help me or not?"
Once again it was silent. Kagome got frustrated and figured he wasn't gonna be much of a help. She stood up and turned for the door. When she was just about to head out he answered.
"Meet me out in the garden at dawn" was all he said before returning back to his work.
End
So here Kagome was dressed up before the sun was fully raised. She yawned as she pulled her hair into a short ponytail and placed on her shoes before heading out her room. As she walked down the hall until she came to the staircase, she wondered how was he gonna teach her. She felt funny when she asked him to teach her, it felt like asking if he could teach her how to walk. It sounded simple but really as you get into it, it's not as simple as you thought.
Sesshomaru…so emotionless everyday…you make it like easy like breathing air…its ridiculous!
Kagome headed down the stairs and through the passage until she reached the double doors, where she opened and stepped out into the fresh morning air. She closed the door behind her before taking a deep breath of the morning dew. Stretching her arms a little, then continue walking until reaching upon the garden where the emotionless youkai himself sat waiting for her arrival. He sat in meditation position as she stood.
"Ohayo Sesshomaru" she smiled as she stopped just feet from him.
Sesshomaru nodded his head once in response. Kagome placed her hand on her other arm as she rubbed it, unsure what to say.
"Uh….so what am I supposed to do?"
Sesshomaru looked up to her and gestured her to take a seat. Kagome complied as she sat next to him on the green grass. It was still a little wet from the morning dew. Yet, paid no mind to it she had work to do. When it was silent for a bit, Sesshomaru then spoke up unexpectedly making her jump a little from her seat.
"If you wish to keep your emotions in control, you have to stay in control not the other way around"
Kagome looked at him like he was crazy. Sensing her discomfort he sighed and tried to clarify for her.
"Lock away your troubles and emotions only then may you be in full control of your body" he looked over to her as she nodded her head in understanding.
Wow I never knew Sesshomaru was physiologic. The thought made her giggle a bit, snapping Sesshomaru's eyes on her at her sudden amusement. Sesshomaru raised a skeptically eyebrow at the miko, but she didn't reply as missed his gesture of asking what was so funny, her eyes drooped into crescents in a deep concentration.Sesshomaru watched as she closed her eyes and take a breath and try to close out all feelings in her. He almost laughed when he watched her struggle.
"It takes time to full control without losing it" he added.
"Oh and how's that?" she opened her eyes and looked over to him again.
"Take your anger, sadness, guilt, envy, and whatever you have for half breed as an example. You have to remain calm and don't let your emotions overthrow you. But this takes time, to get your emotions together and hold them together so they don't overwhelm you" he explained.
Kagome nodded her head at each explanation he said. She couldn't believe he was teaching her to control her emotions, but what better way to be strong and not let her emotions kill her than the taiyoukai himself who hardly shows an emotion besides anger and hate.
"Ok so why are we mediating?" she asked confused as she felt a cramp forming in her legs as she sat.
"Because miko, if you haven't noticed mediation helps clear the mind and if you clear your mind then it'll be easier to contain your emotions and feelings."
"Oh" was all she said in response.
"Imagine the hanyou and his wench together, then try blocking out all feelings that will appear" he instructed.
Kagome nodded to his instructions and followed. Closing her eyes and focusing, she imagined Inuyasha and Kikyo together in a lip-lock kiss. As she stood there they ignored her and everything around them. Kagome felt tears forming and her heart breaking, until her mind echoed of Sesshomaru's words. Remain calm and don't let your emotions overthrow you…try blocking out all feelings that will appear…then get your emotions together and hold them together.
Kagome remained calm and stopped her heart beating and tears. She took the sadness and hurt inside of her and pushed it away like incoming object that was headed her way.
Sesshomaru looked over to the miko and saw her struggling. He could seem the salt from her tears forming and hear her heart beating madly. He was thinking twice about teaching her. I did this to end this nonsense love she feels for the half breed…sigh…ningens are so emotional…no wonder they are so weak. Sesshomaru then noticed the infernal beating had stopped and smelled no more salt. He nodded his head in an approval that she contained the pain. Not bad…for a ningen…
Kagome opened her smoky blue-gray eyes and smiled at Sesshomaru, who had a blank face but his eyes told her otherwise.
"Not bad…for a ningen" he complimented as he stood up and lay out a hand for her to take.
Kagome quirked her midnight black brow not knowing whether she should thank him or smack him for that comment. But she did take his hand and helped her off the ground.
"Let's see how much you learned, ne Kagome" he smirked as he walked back to the castle.
Kagome followed from behind Sesshomaru, wondering what the youkai was talking about.
Quick learner for a ningen, but let's see if she'll really want to return back to Inuyasha.
When they reached inside Sesshomaru stopped walking giving Kagome the lead. Noticing his stop in motion, Kagome turned to him and gave a 'what are you doing' stare.
"Go meet your companions, I have business to take care of" was all he said before turning away.
Kagome watched his retreating form until he disappeared into the distances. She gave a shrug and went to meet her friends for breakfast. When she came to the dining, she noticed her friends were all there, chatting away like they didn't have a care in the world. She smiled as stood to watch Rin and Shippou throw their breakfast at the retainer. He in returned ducked under the table and screeched that his lord will hear about this. Inuyasha was laughing his head off and too went to join the torture.
Sango and Miroku were in their normal 'love spat' as to Miroku touching Sango's behind and her scolding him with a slap to the face for his excuses.
Shippou was the first to notice Kagome there giggling, so he jumped from his seat and ran toward her jumping into her arms, followed by Rin who hugged her leg. Jaken sighed relieved that the end of the flying food was finished. Inuyasha looked up at Kagome; his happiness was turned back to a frown. Of course Miroku and Sango were oblivious of what was going on, since they were still arguing.
"Ohayo Shippou, you too Rin, how did you two sleep?" she asked as she walked to her seat with Rin walking by her side and Shippou clinging onto her shoulder.
"Ohayo Kagome! We slept well!" they answered unison.
"I dreamed I kicked Naraku's back here and to hell!" Shippou puffed his chest as Kagome sat.
"I dreamed Kagome-oneechan was Rin's okaa and Sesshomaru-sama was her otou and Shippou-chan was her onii-chan!" she smiled happily.
"That's great" Kagome smiled happily as the 2 chattered about their dream.
When the 2 youjis went back to torturing Jaken, Kagome turned her attention on Sango and Miroku.
"Still doing the usual huh Miroku?" she chuckled as she ate some tosuto.
Miroku looked over to Kagome with a sympathy face in hopes of her rescuing him from Sango's wrath. Sango gave the houshi one good bonk on the head making him senseless before turning to her sister.
"So where have you been Kagome-chan?" Sango asked back to her cheery mode "I didn't see you at your room" she added.
Kagome smiled "Had a talk with Sesshomaru" she shrugged.
Kagome heard a growl behind her but ignored it. She was sure it was Inuyasha being jealous. When Rin heard her lord's name, she stopped throwing her hashi's at Jaken and asked Kagome a question.
"Kagome-oneechan where's Sesshomaru-sama?" she asked innocently.
Kagome turned to her and answered "Oh sweetie, he said he had business to attend to, I don't think he's gonna come for breakfast"
"Oh…okay" she said sadly before her frown was turned upside down when she laughed at Jaken who had her and Shippou's breakfast on him. And not a bad look or smell either.
Kagome smiled and went back to her breakfast, wondering what that taiyoukai was up to. She shook her thoughts away and left that problem aside as she watched in enjoyment as the green one got tried to clean himself of the mess he was in, not that he wasn't from the start.
OOO
Sesshomaru went back to his study. He rounded up his scrolls that were to be sent out and called for his messenger.
"Tsukai"
A young man who looked to be in his 20s came in when he was called. Sesshomaru looked at the humanoid kamereon youkai. He had short spiked green hair that hardly went past his neck. He had a pale face with odd eyes, his right eye was green, as the left was yellow. It moved around the room observing what is moving and going on. He then had 2 jagged green streaks that started under his eyes and went vertical halfway down his cheeks. Tsukai was Sesshomaru's messenger/ spy when needed. He could blend in with his surroundings and his eyes were on a look out for anything giving him the edge in spying making him top in his rank.
"You called milord" he bowed respectively.
"Hai, I need you to send these messages to the lords" he handed him the scrolls he had worked on.
Tsukai retrieve the scrolls given to him and bowed as he answered "I'll send them right away" and was about to turn to leave when Sesshomaru called once more.
"Also" he added causing Tsukai to turn to his lord again.
"I need you to bring me a certain…miko …afterwards" he said as he flicked his hand dismissing him.
Tskukai bowed and blended into the surroundings, leaving his lord to himself.
OOO
Breakfast ended and Kagome and the gang went separate ways as they explored the castle or went to intend to their own things.
Sango had left to train at the dojo and along went Kirara as well. Miroku obviously went to 'entertain' as he so put the servant ladies. Shippou and Rin went to cause more chaos and see how many ways they could make Jaken scream. And Kagome went out to the gardens to give alone time to herself, with a certain hanyou following along behind unaware.
Kagome sat in a field of flowers that filled her nose with a thousand of scents. She closed her eyes and tried clearing her mind as to mend her heart of any thoughts of Inuyasha and Kikyo.
Inuyasha looked around as if expecting something or someone to pop out and ruin the silence and private time of Kagome's, but nothing happened. Inuyasha wasn't one to let an opportunity to go. He walked over to her and sat down. Kagome heard rustling to the flowers beside her and opened one eye to look at the intruder. She saw Inuyasha staring contently at her therefore closed her opened eye as she asked.
"I thought I told you to leave me alone" she said coldly.
Inuyasha was taken back at that cold statement but shook it off as he counter back "Kags I'm not leaving until you talk to me"
Kagome opened her eyes and looked at him bored "And what do you suppose we're doing now?"
Inuyasha was growing impatient with her. She was starting to act like Sesshomaru, cold, mean, and street wise.
"You know what I mean" he growled "Stop acting like the teme and talk to me Kagome! That jackass has been messing with your mind and it's ruining our friendship!"
Kagome registered his words. Once again he's blaming his brother! What a jerk! Can't admit it was his fault, but blame it on others! Kagome felt her anger rising, but Sesshomaru's words from this morning came back to her head. She wasn't gonna let Inuyasha's crap get to her. So she remained cool and breathed deeply as she breathed in the good and breathed out the bad. She took that anger that was rising and pushed into down, calming her. Oddly it was working for her.
Inuyasha watched and waited for Kagome's outburst. He could sense the anger raiding off her and knew to expect an argument. But what stumped him was when that anger left her and her aura was once again cool and calm. Even more what she did next got him.
"Inuyasha" she opened her eyes and put a hand to his shoulder "Think…do…say whatever you want, I don't care anymore. Once we defeat Naraku and the Shikon no Tama is together again I only request one thing from you" she said icy tone.
Inuyasha shuddered at the tone and the glare he was giving him. Even her warm touch he once felt was gone from her. He thought with the touch he was receiving would freeze him. He felt a little hope even then when she said 'we'. But his heart froze for what she was gonna say next.
"I want you to forgive and forget we ever met it… clearly I don't mean anything to you" she said getting up from her spot and started to walk away with her back turned to him as she finished off with "And frankly I'm starting to think…you don't mean anything to me either"
Kagome walked away as she felt her heart drop, but ignored the feeling. She left Inuyasha once again with a heavy heart. He sat mouth wide at her words as he watched her leave. Forget you Kag? ... How can I when you mean everything to me? But you think otherwise…Inuyasha flattened his ears when she was out of sight.
Kagome felt the need to cry, but she had to remain strong if she was gonna go through the torture of the days with Inuyasha again. She heaved a deep sigh as she watched Jaken pass by with the young ones following in pursuit. The kids waved hi to Kagome when they passed by. Kagome changed her features as she warmed up again and waved hi to the children until they disappeared into the depths of the halls. Kagome strolled around the castle to keep her mind busy. She spotted Miroku flirting with a maid. She blushed, but when she felt her bottom getting rubbed, she pounded Miroku to the ground and stormed away. Kagome laughed and bent down to meet eye level with him.
"So…how many was that Miroku?"
Miroku laughed nervously and rubbed his head as he answered "I believe that was the 10th time I was rejected since breakfast" he sighed.
Kagome shook her head at his tactics. The monk never learns does he? Kagome helped him up and smiled as she waved good bye to continue her stroll. But of course Miroku had to delay her further as he asked.
"Nothing has changed between you 2 has there?" he asked sadly looking into her eyes as she turned to him.
Kagome shook her head "Iie, gomen nasai Miroku, but I moved on, he's going have to as well"
Miroku put a comforting hand on her shoulder "But he loves you"
Kagome touched her friend's hand and smiled at him "Correction, loved…as I have loved him" was all she said as she turned and went back to her stroll.
Miroku dropped his hand to his side and lost all hope for his 2 friends. He sighed and went in search for Sango to give heads up on the news between the 2.
XOXOXO
Sango had finished her training and was exhausted. She and Kirara headed out the dojo and found Inuyasha sulking.
"I guess nothing's changed huh?" she asked nearing to him.
Inuyasha looked over to Sango and stared not giving her an answer. Sango didn't need his answer anyway, his eyes told all. It held the pain and guilt between her sister and companion.
"I'm sure she'll change her mind in time" she tried comforting him.
Even Kirara tried as she made her way over to Inuyasha and rubbed her cheek on his knee. Inuyasha shook her head and petted Kirara on the head, thanking her for trying. Inuyasha had stood and bent his head down.
"Forgive and forget" he chuckled.
Sango looked at him like he had gone insane.
"She says forgive and forget we ever met…how can I when I love her? … she loved me and I fucking return it by turning it back at on her and choosing Kikyo then later realize my mistake but see it's too late" he looked up "ironic huh?"
Sango was speechless and didn't know what to do. Was there any hope? How will they return the Shikon no Tama to its original shape without having someone's heart torn apart in the process?
"Inuyasha" she whispered holding out a hand to comfort him.
Inuyasha rejected it as he turned and ran for the forest. Sango's hand still was in the air as if she wanted him to stop running from his troubles. Sango then felt a hand on her shoulder, it was then she dropped her hand and turned to the owner of the hand. She faced Miroku and his face was saddened as well.
"Let him be, there's nothing we can do" he whispered.
Sango's shoulders dropped "Is there? We can't just sit and watch these 2 break each other's hearts and spirits" she felt tears stinging her eyes.
For once, Miroku had no words of wisdom to ensure that, all he could do was hug the taijiya and whisper "I'm not sure…only time will tell"
XOXOXO
Tsukai had finally delivered the last of the messages sent by Sesshomaru. He then went off in search for the miko his lord had requested, before calling it a day. He blended with the surroundings and looked. When he smelt death and decay he swore he would vomit. He followed the horrid smell and spotted a beautiful miko with soul spirits dropping what appeared to be bright lights of the dead souls.
Kikyo felt a presence in the area and took out an arrow. She notched it on her long bow and used her miko powers to seek out the intruder. A youkai…blending in with the background will you…
Tsukai figured she was the miko his lord had requested and she already knew he was there. So he came visible and held out his hands in defense saying he meant no harm.
"Speak your presence" she asked him ready to shoot.
She watched him reveal himself and hold his hands out in means of peace. But again youkai's are tricky and smart; she couldn't let down her guard, not even to this one who seems harmless.
"Konnichi wa miko-sama I am Tsukai, Sesshomaru-sama's messenger" he bowed "He has sent me to request your presence at his castle" he then stood up straight.
Kikyo looked at Tsukai and listened for any means of untruthfulness. His eyes were calm and he sounded serenity. She took a double check on his aura and found him harmless.
"Why does he send for me?" she asked lowering her bow and placing the arrow away.
Tsukai answered again with another bow "I am but a messenger, all questions are to be answered by milord himself…now will you please come with me"
Her scent was painfully to his nose, but he didn't let that show. Kikyo walked up to him and he led the way back to the castle.
XOXOXO
As time passed Kagome looked to the sky to see the sun high bright into the air telling it was noon time, time for lunch. Kagome headed for the dining to see a sad couple, 2 children waiting for lunch to be served, a mopping Jaken, a missing hanyou, and a yet to show up Sesshomaru. She took a seat by Sango once more and smiled brightly.
"Ano…daijoubu Sango-chan" her smile turned to a frown when she saw the look on her sister's face
Sango faked a smile and shook her head "I'm fine Kagome-chan" she lied.
Kagome didn't believe her, but she didn't press the subject further. She understood if she didn't want to talk about it, she didn't have to. Kagome sighed as the servants placed the food on the table. The door then opened earning the attentions everyone in there's. Sesshomaru walked in with a blank expression until a force hit his leg.
"Sesshomaru-sama! Rin hasn't seen you at breakfast" she said cheerfully.
Sesshomaru looked down to the girl and pat her head "Sumimasen Rin, but I had matters to attend to" he smoothly said.
"Ok! ... Rin has been playing with Shippou-chan all day! We chased and played games with Jaken-sama!" she said letting go of his leg as she skipped back to her chair.
Sesshomaru took his seat at the head of the table. He looked over his guests and found he was missing one hanyou.
"Where's the zasshu?" he smirked.
He wanted him here when his other guest arrives. It wouldn't be very entertaining without him there to make a complete fool of himself.
"Last time I saw him he ran into the forest" Sango answered his question, leaving out the details before that.
Sesshomaru raised a sliver eyebrow "Eager to meet his wench is he?" he chuckled.
Sango narrowed her eyes on him "Iie, he needed time to himself"
Sesshomaru picked up his cha and drank it as he the asked "Which was when taijiya?"
Sango glared at him asking him 'what are you up to' as she answered "Morning …naze?"
It was silent, even the kids knew when it was time to be quiet. Kagome silently ate her lunch too wondering what he was up to all morning.
"It's just that, I sent my messenger for the dead one in the morning and had yet to return with the miko as too of the hanyou" he said with a smirk.
Sango sat there for a bit when it hit her and figured out what he was up to. She scowled angrily at Sesshomaru as she slammed her hands on the table as she stood up. Jaken stood and snatched the 2 children out of their seat and headed out the door with them protesting. Miroku looked up to his love, dazed at her outburst, as well as Kagome but she remained silent. Sango gritted her teeth at Sesshomaru, who looked up at her bored.
"I know what you're up to! And I want you to stop it! You're just bringing that bitch here to cause more trouble between Kagome and Inuyasha…as if they don't have enough trouble as it is!" she scowled.
Sesshomaru looked impressed at the taijiya, but remained emotionless "I could care less what is going on with that hanyou brother of mine…I want him out and if I have to get that onna to get him out then so be it" was his excuse.
Sango knew he was lying. Why bring the reason Kagome and Inuyasha are fighting, but to cause more trouble. Kagome glared at Sesshomaru and he felt her glare. But then Kagome turned to Sango and put a hand on her shoulder to calm her.
"Sango-chan it's okay…really, I don't care" she said softly.
Sango looked down to her friend who was pleading her to not worry for her. She was okay and didn't want Sesshomaru cutting off her tongue because she couldn't control her temper in worry of her friend's feelings.
Sango calmed down, but didn't stop her anger glares at Sesshomaru. If looks could kill, oh Sesshomaru wouldn't be smirking right now. Sesshomaru's face then turned harden from the smell of decay in the castle. He growled lowly at the thought of it taking weeks to get the smell out. Kagome heard him and turned to him questioning his growl, but right on cue was her answer.
Tsukai opened the door and bowed to Sesshomaru.
"Sesshomaru-sama…guests…presenting Lady Kikyo" he opened the door and walked in Kikyo.
Tsukai then closed the door when Kikyo was fully inside. When it was shut, he ran outside for fresh air, where he breathed deeply in and out to get that smell out.
Miroku had to hold down Sango before she tackled down Kikyo and beating until she was back to the dirt and clay she was. Kagome looked at her expressionless as well as Sesshomaru. Kikyo looked serious when she noticed Inuyasha's friends was here as well. Inside she was burning for hate at Kagome.
"You called for me Sesshomaru-sama" she bowed.
Sesshomaru nodded as she stood back straight. He then smelt Inuyasha's scent nearing. Won't be long now…that's right Inuyasha …come to your wench.
OOO
Inuyasha had been sulking in the tree for who knows how long. All he knew was he was hurt by Kagome's words and he hated himself for making her feel that way. He looked up to the sky and saw the sun rise high above. Figuring out it was noon and the other's would be worried, he jumped out of his tree and started walking back. Just then he thought he smelt Kikyo's scent.
Kikyo? Iie…she's gonna make more trouble than there really is!
Inuyasha followed her scent which was leading to the castle. That teme! Trying to cause more trouble!
He ran past the castle entrance and ran down the hall when her scent of dead grew.
Next thing Inuyasha knew he blasted open the doors and screamed "Kikyo!"
All eyes were turned onto him even Kikyo who was feet from him turned.
"Inuyasha" she whispered.
Inuyasha's mouth gaped and looked over to Kagome who was a moment ago sitting, had stood up. She walked around the table, brushed past Kikyo and then stopped at Inuyasha. She turned to give him an icy glare that would have made Sesshomaru proud and walked down the hall as if nothing happened.
Japanese Translations
Zasshu-mutt/ half breed (welcome for anyone to use in their fanfics for Inuyasha: grins: sorry Yasha!)
Chikusho-damn it
Tosuto-toast
Tenshi-angel
Kamereon-chameleon
Hashi-chopsticks
Iie-no
Naze-why
Daijoubu-are you ok?
Ano-umm
Sumimasen-excuse me/sorry
Gomen nasai-sorry
Ningen-human
Taijiya-demon slayer
Houshi-priest/monk
Miko-priestess
Hanyou-half human/demon
Youkai-demon
Taiyoukai-demon lord
Onna-woman
Otouto-little brother
Onee-big sister
Onii-big brother
Otou-father
Okaa-mother
Ohayo-good morning
Konnichi wa-good afternoon
Teme-bastard
Break Skit
Sess: why do you keep changing things? Such as the titles!
DG: Hmmm…..because it's so plain if you keep it as it is…why does it bother you?
Sess: Having every other chapter with something different placed in it….yes
DG: Aww…you're so boring!
Kag: Of course he is …ni-sama is the same plain boring person…
Sess: This Sesshomaru is NOT as you say boring!
Kag: Are too! You do work and no fun! Snore!
Sess: It'll be my pleasure to find a replacement for you: growls:
Kag: I'm NOT getting replaced! And if I am there's no way I'm gonna let you choose my replacement! Next thing you know this place is a business corp wit you as Pres. Of that crap!
Sess: You dare insult me!
DG: mumbles: she only did it about 5 times each chapter so far and you complain now?
Sess: glares dangerously at DG:
DG: nervous laugh: Come now Sess, it's true and you're complaining now…
Kag: Aww someone's pride has been ticked off….I think I hit a sore spot right about ….here: pokes at Sess's heart:
Sess: growls and pushes kag off: I'll be getting aspirin you 2 are more hyper than Rin herself: gets up and heads out:
Kag: TAKE YOUR TIME: runs up to door and locks it: SUCCESS!
DG: sweat drop: Umm…a little help reviewers? …. RR! AND GET ME OUT OF HERREEEEE!
Kag: hey who ya talking to DG?
DG: No one! …: whispers: Help!
Didn't get a lot of reviews on this one…sniff…wahhh and I made it 18 pages long! Ok 18 reviews are a lot but…I wanted more: pouts: I have been so nice to make this chapter long, the least you can do is review….pwease: puppy eyes: Umm…. Sesshie sucked doing the last review so he's never doing it again and Kagome is busy sulking her eyes out on being replaced so…I'll do it this time! By: DG
AnimusPatronus/ Chris's-babygirl - OooO hear that? I got another great job…so far…wahh they think I'm gonna mess up in the future
Sess: Can't blame them
DG: And this is why I don't let u do the reviews neemore
Sess: Is that the best threat you got?
DG: …..yea…sniff…
Kimonoprincess- Wow you've caught up in all my chapters and reviewed! I'm touched!
Kag: Sniff…u're not gonna replace me are ya DG?
Sess: Onna stop your whining and shut your mouth, no one cares!
DG: um…I'm not gonna get into this so….KP thankies for the reviews! And of course Kouga's urs ….Kagome would b happy to hand him away don't u Kagome?
Kag: Hand him away! I'll pay you to get him away from me! Name ur price!
Sess: How about you move somewhere far away say in planet Pluto and we'll call it even
Kag: Hiss: didn't ask YOU Fluffy
DG: sigh… thanks again KP! … haha sounds like KP from Kim Possible…Lol
Allwitchesmustdie- OOooOo you like Sessh complimenting Kag huh: looks over to Sess and grins:
Sess: What the devil onna? Have you died and reborn into another wench that goes by the name Kagome!
Kag: HEY!
DG: But Sess: pouts: She says it makes the story better!
Sess: NO! I won't degrade myself in speaking false truth about some wench!
DG: crosses arms: No one asked ur opinion in this …besides u r too late I already did in the last chapter…that I might just do it again ….to satisfy my readers and myself
Sess: I'm warning u….
DG: here's what I have to say about your so called 'warning' ….blah blah blah blah….
Sess: growl:
DG: smirks: blah
Sakura sama- Oh dear kami! What have I done!
Kag: what's wrong? She's happy your teaching her Japanese wut's the big?
DG: I don't wanna teach! I hate school and school is meant for teaching! Kuso!
Kag: Swear jar. That'll b a dollar thank u! And you're not necessary teaching them…you're just ummm….lead me a hand here Sess?
Sess: I think I'll pass
Kag: mumbles: jackass…neeway! Just think of it as a…opportunity to perk up ur style in writing!
DG: Hmm…I guess that'll do…thanks and thanks 4 the review Sakura!
Kag: COOL! … Now pay up
DG: growls:
Kari konoko- Umm I know houshi isn't spelled Hashi or Hoshi. Hoshi is Kagome's servant appointed by Sesshomaru. I changed her name because I made a mistake in early chapter. You see hashi means chopsticks in Japanese and hoshi means star. I didn't want her name to mean chopsticks but instead star so…u get the point…hopefully. It's confusing I no and I apologize. Thanks for the review and the corrections thou!
Heiying/ Katy- Thanks! Your reviews mean so much to me!
Kag: I speak for me and ice pop over there when I agree with DG
Sess: narrows eyes: I thank you if you don't speak for me next time or you'll be speaking with a sock or worst down your throat
Kag: GASP! How mean! I do you a favor and this is the thanks I get? And that's no way to speak to a lady!
Sess: I wasn't speaking to DG and there's clearly no other lady here unless you're talking about the reviewers
Kag: growls: Bastard! Why I oughta-!
CrazyTomboy- Hey look it's my fave reviewer! … No offensive readers I love u all very much…Ah ya I lost about 10 reviewers for saying that didn't I?
Sess: pretty much…yea
DG: Umm where was I? OO I'm sorry about the fork thing! Ah ya! So used to modern that I kinda forget that's back in medieval times hee hee…gomen
DG: OOO! BROWNIES! DEBS: grabs whole plate and starts munching down:
Kag: Careful Sess don't wanna go near her…might be missing more than an arm once you touch those sweets
Sess: I don't plan to anyway ningen….and what makes you think I'm gonna be nice to her? She doesn't own me.
DG: talks through a mouthful of brownies: mmm mmmmm mm mm mmmmmmm mmmm m mm mm mm mmmm mmm!
Kag/Sess: Wah?
DG: swallows: I said you belong to Ms. Takahashi thou n to me in this fic! …so cool ur jets!
Sess: the onna's as much as a buffoon as you and that reviewer!
Kag: Oh thanks Sess, at least I know I'm not alone. ….hint hint sarcasm!
Sess: Hmpf….her name suits her…crazy woman….AND DON'T CALL ME THAT BRAND NAME!
Kag/DG: sings theme song: Frosted flakes…are more than good…they're GRR REAT!
Sess: I'm surrounded by buffoons…
Me- Wow I like your name. Me! Lol! Don't worry Kagome isn't gonna be all so cold compared to Sess. Just giving the cold shoulder to Inuyasha is all.
Kag: Phew that's a relief
Girlofmischeif- Wow 2 days! I never knew my story could b that long….
Kag: Ni-sama …. Believe it….you write an average of 5-10 pages for the first 1-7 chapters. Then last chapter you went all late and got 18…then now you got 19 or something for this chapter!
DG: Omg I'm sorry! If it bothers you that much I can cut it down to 9 pages again…is that ok? …hopefully I can do that…
Kag: Sighh….when it comes to typing and thinking for DG's chapter…once an idea gets in her head she can't stop typing until it hurts her fingers and needs a break. Or maybe comes to a point of a cliffy.
DG: blush: Sorry hon.