Hey all. Sorrythat I haven't updated in a while, butcollege comes first. Thanks for the reviews. Also, I don't own Inuyasha but I kidnapped some of the characters for awhile. Don't worry, they will be returned, but the will be just a little disoriented.
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Roku walked down the hall and stopped at Sesshoumaru's study and knocked on the door. When he heard Sesshoumaru say enter, he pushed open the door and walked in. Sesshoumaru was sitting at his desk, which was covered in books, reading a thick, dusty leather bound book. Sesshoumaru didn't look up, but said, "What do you want, General Roku?" "What is your fascination with our new lieutenant?" Sesshoumaru shut the book he was reading and looked up and said, "Are you questioning my actions, General?" Roku just stared back and said, "When it come to the well being of my lieutenant, then yes, I do questions your actions. She is under enough stress by being a female in an all male army; she does not need the extra stress of being watched like a hawk." Sesshoumaru stood and said, "General Roku, you better remember to whom you are speaking to. I will do what I see fit and my actions will not be questioned. Now get out or I will personally see that you are removed." Roku grunted and then bowed. "Yes, my Lord." He then turned and left the study. Sesshoumaru watched him leave and thought, 'How dare he question my actions.' He then sat back down and continued read the book.
Kagome, Rin, and Shippou entered the library and Kagome gasped at the sight of so many books. Rin then ran over to the section that Sesshoumaru said was appropriate for her to read and grabbed one of her favorites, a book on myths and legends. Kagome followed both her and Shippou over to the large bay window that looked out over the forests of the Western and took a sit in the corner of the window. Rin and Shippou sat next to each other and began flipping through the book, looking at the pictures. Kagome mostly focused her attention on Rin because she wondered why she was here and why she sat next to Sesshoumaru at the dinning table. "Hey Rin, how did you meet Lord Sesshoumaru?" Rin looked up from the book and said, "Well, Rin was walling through the forest one day and Rin came upon Sesshoumaru-sama when he was injured. For two days, Rin would bring him food, but he would say that he didn't need it; but Rin kept trying. Then one night my village was attacked by wolves and Rin ran back to where she met Sesshoumaru-sama; but the wolves killed Rin." Kagome gasped, but then looked at her and said, "But you are alive right now." Rin nodded her head and said, "Yes because Sesshoumaru-sama came upon Rin's body and he revived Rin with one of his katanas. After Rin woke up, Rin followed Sesshoumaru-sama and Rin has been with him every since." Kagome nodded her head and then said, "How long ago did that incident happen?" Rin put a finger to her chin and said, "Um… two years ago, Rin thinks." Kagome smiled and said, "Do like being with Sesshoumaru-sama?" Rin nodded her head. "Rin likes being with Sesshoumaru-sama. He is like Rin's father." Kagome took in all the information and thought, 'So he isn't completely heartless as they say.' She then watched Rin and Shippou go back to their book and she leaned her head on the wall.
An hour went by and both Rin and Shippou had fallen asleep. Kagome smiled and gently pulled the book out from under them and saw that they hadn't even reached the half point in the book. She closed the book and then placed it next to her. Kagome brushed a couple of stray hairs out of Shippou's face and then gently picked up the two of them. She then left the library and headed down the hallway towards Rin's room. As she was walking down the hall, she saw a servant walk by and she quietly said, "Hey, can you help me put them down for a nap?" The servant nodded and said, "Of course, Madam." The servant took Rin into her arms and the two continue down the hall. They come to Rin's room and Kagome slid open her door and they walked in. Rin room was decorated with blues and silvers. The wood was a beautiful oak and had beautiful carvings in it. Kagome walked over to the bed and gently laid Shippou down and pulled the covers over him as he continued to sleep. The servant did the same to Rin and then the two girls headed to the door. Kagome turned to the servant and said, "Thank you for you help." The servant bowed to Kagome and said, "It was my pleasure, Lieutenant." The servant then turned and left the room while come looked back at the two kids as they slept. She smiled and then left the room and shut the door.
Kagome decided to head back to the library since she loved looking out. She entered the library and headed to the large bay window. She sat down and leaned back against the wall and looked out over the forest. She took a big sighed and then began to reflect on what happened at lunch today. Why was Sesshoumaru staring at just her? As she was thinking, she decided to mask her scent and aura since at that point in time she didn't want to be bothered. She looked back out the window and watched two birds fly around each other. Kagome sighed again, knowing that she would never have love like the birds did. It was the price she had to pay for taking the job as a guardian angel. She decided that she would head to her room to try and sleep off her thoughts of Sesshoumaru. She got up and walked out of the library.
A couple of weeks had gone by and Kagome, for some strange reason kept bumping into Sesshoumaru. They would speak for a bit, but then would leave. A couple of times, Kagome would enter the library and would notice that Sesshoumaru was in there and he would quickly shut the book he was reading. She never questioned why, but instead she would go over to her favorite spot at the bay window and look out over the land. One day, Sesshoumaru came over to her and said, "What do you keep looking at?" Kagome shook her head slightly and said, "Nothing. I just like this spot. It is also another peaceful spot that I enjoy sitting at." Sesshoumaru just nodded and then left library. He headed to his study and was going to try to research Kagome tattoo again. Kagome leaned her head on the wall, but found that she could not relax. So she decided that she would go to the dojo and practice her skills. She had always found that when she practiced, she could relax mentally.
Sesshoumaru tried to concentrate, but he was too frustrated and anger to continue reading. He stood from his desk and headed out. He headed to the dojo to relieve his anger and frustration. When he arrived, there were a couple of soldiers sparring with each other and his eyes narrowed. "Out!" The soldiers stopped fighting and then quickly left the dojo to Sesshoumaru. He called one of his servants to set up the arena the way he liked it and then took off his armor and kimono top. He preferred to fight without his kimono top, but when was patrolling his lands, he would wear it. He then walked to the middle of the arena, drew his katana, Tokijin, and then began.
Kagome stopped by her room and changed into her fighting kimono and then headed toward the dojo. She pushed opened the door and entered. She looked around and saw that a lot of practice dummies were set up, but she didn't know who was using them. She began to walk onto the arena, but then felt a familiar strong aura come towards her at a fast pace. Quickly, she jumped up and gracefully flipped over her attacker and landed behind him. She then saw that it was Sesshoumaru and he quickly whipped around and sliced his katana at her. She dodged it and then drew her katana and began to fight back. Their katanas clashed together and the two looked into each others' eyes. Kagome smiled and said, "You're… (huff puff)… a pretty descent fighter." "And you're better than I expected." Sesshoumaru pushed her back, but she then charged again.
They continued for another couple of minutes and then Sesshoumaru threw Kagome to the ground and had Tokijin at her throat, but when Kagome fell, she put the tip of her katana at the center of his chest. Kagome was panting and said, "I think… that is… a tie, My Lord." Some of Sesshoumaru's hair fell over his shoulder and Kagome just stared into his golden eyes. She had to suppress a blush that was threatening to cross her cheeks. Sesshoumaru pulled his sword away and Kagome pulled herself up. Kagome bowed to him and said, "It was a pleasure sparring with you. Maybe next time one of us will be victorious." Sesshoumaru looked at her and nodded. He watched her turn and head toward the door. She had such grace as she walked and he couldn't help but stare; but then he quickly blinked his eyes and diverted he eyes elsewhere. 'I can't think about her like that.' He heard the door closed and he returned his sight to the door.
Kagome hurried back to her room and slipped in and shut the door. She then walked over to her bed and flopped herself onto it and stared at the ceiling. She let out a large sigh and though, 'What has come over me? I can't fall in love, but I think I slowly am.' Kagome then slowly sat up and said to herself, "What are his feelings towards me?" She knew there was something there because she slightly felt something between them as they fought. But she had to stop the feelings, so she needed to find someone for Sesshoumaru to fall in love with. The question was who? She then wondered if any of the neighboring lords had any daughters that have asked to be Sesshoumaru's mate. She stood and left her room to find Sesshoumaru's little toad servant, Jaken.
Sesshoumaru returned to his study after his sparring match with Kagome and began to work on the paperwork that was on his desk. He then put down the paper he was reading and sat back in his chair. 'What spell has this angelic being has put upon me?' Sesshoumaru had never thought about any women as much as he was thinking about Kagome. He had also noticed that when he was around her, he felt calmer than normal. It had to be her incredible scent that surrounded her: sakura blossoms and lavender. He stood and left his study and headed for the gardens to think.