Okay, sorry this took so long to get out! I'm really sorry if there are many grammar errors, I really try to have them, but there is only so much I can do! Thank you for reading my story and please review!
KibaSin actually…the story on 'a single spark' is being posted there without my permission sigh but there is only so much I can do if people want to do that. Thank you for reading my story!
Kagome21 hahahaha no he's not. Lol. But that is a good idea hmmmm…lol
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friendlyadvice actually I don't think I'm going to have Naraku in this story…and I would put him as the principle but so many other fanfic's have done that, you know? But thanks for the advice!
Lyra thanks! Trust me I can use ALL the spelling help I can get lol
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Dan walked briskly through the party, searching in vain for the punch bowl. The bright lights of the Christmas tree sparkled mockingly at him from across the room. Walking into the dance hall, Dan skimmed the crowd. Suddenly he saw it. There, wrapped in each others arms was Kagome and Sesshoumaru. Infuriated, Dan stormed through the crowed, intent on reaching Kagome and feeling her squirm under his grasp.
'How dare her!' He steamed feeling his pulse quicken. 'That dirty piece of trash even considers herself good enough to look upon one such as Sesshoumaru, let alone dance with him. I'll teach her a thing or two...' Stopping in mid stride, Dan finally came back to his senses. 'I can't here. That wouldn't look good upon mom's reputation or mine, but when she returns home tonight, I'll teach her a lesson she will NEVER forget…' Dan gave Kagome one last lethal glance then reluctantly turned around
The song ended and Kagome and Sesshoumaru released one another. Looking around Kagome could feel a cool blush rise to her cheeks.
Sesshoumaru glanced at the other teens surrounding them in disgust. He and Kagome were far above their company.
Suddenly a plan came to mind. Smirking down at Kagome Sesshoumaru asked, "Do you want to go for a walk?"
Kagome looked into Sesshoumaru's eyes suspiciously. Something was up.
He just smirked back and pulled her toward the door.
The large glass door shimmed in the light from the party; illuminating the backyard in bits and pieces, flashing glimpses of neatly trimmed bushes and precisely cut grass. Off to the left, a large grouping of trees sprang up, hiding a well thought out lake.
Stepping out onto the stone back porch, Kagome quickly bent down and slipped her high heeled shoes off from her feet. Letting out a sigh, Kagome rubbed her sore toes, quietly promising never to put them though this punishment again.
Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow at her curiously.
"Whatever Sesshoumaru," Kagome said rolling her eyes and standing back up strait. "You spend the entire night in 5 inch heels then you tell me if you wouldn't rip them off your feet at the first possible chance."
Letting out a small snort Sesshoumaru faced away from the crowed and stared up towards the moon. It was full tonight and had an orange autumn glow surrounding it. It was a spectacular sight.
Kagome let out a little laugh as she leaned up against the stone pillar.
"You know, on nights like this, my parents and I would go out to our backyard, pull out a blanket, and just stare up at the stairs." Kagome said rapping her arms around her waist. "My dad used to tell me that every person on the entire world had their own star. That it was born the precise moment that you were, and fit you perfectly…and whenever I was feeling down, I could just close my eyes and be at my own little star, where everything was perfect. It was a special place where you wouldn't have to worry about the trivial things that could make you upset."
Letting out a sigh Kagome let a stray piece of hair fall into her eyes.
Sesshoumaru took a step forward but couldn't think of anything to say. In all honestly he was terrible at these situations. He wanted to make a statement that would cheer her up but nothing could come to mind. Searching for inspiration Sesshoumaru spotted his mom forcing her way through the party obviously searching for him.
'No way am I going to get stuck listening her brag about me to her frugal friends. I've had enough of this. And I REFUSE to sit back and watch her try to court me with another girl…' Sesshoumaru thought quickly grabbed Kagome's hand.
Kagome let out a startled squeak. "What are you doing!" She demanded.
"Just trust me, unless you want to get stuck with my mom the rest of the night." He replied pulling her off to the grouping of trees. Turning around, Kagome immediately saw what he was talking about. Not only was his mother looking for them, but Dan and Mildred accompanied by many servants were also.
"But what about my shoes?" Kagome laughed as they sprinted across the surprisingly soft grass.
"Forget about them, I'll have them returned to you later." Sesshoumaru answered pulling her behind the first tree. Less then a split second after they had completely hidden themselves from view, Kagome heard a servant calling out from the porch.
"Mr. Sesshoumaru? Lady Kagome? Is that you?" She called out into the night.
Kagome cupped a warm hand over her mouth to stifle her laugh, and could almost swear she heard Sesshoumaru chuckle as well. After a few moments, the servant gave up and retreated back into the party.
"That went well." Sesshoumaru whispered quietly to Kagome mentioning her to fallow him.
"But where are we going?" Kagome questioned fallowing only few steps behind him.
"You'll see." He replied smiling back at her.
Kagome could feel her breath catch in the back of her throat. 'Did he just smile at….me?' Before she could continue on that thought more a clearing suddenly appeared in front of them.
The clearing, although simple, was breathtaking. A single pond rested neatly in the center, surrounded by smooth gray rocks. The moon light hanging down from the sky illuminated the water and created dancing light beams across the mosey trees encircling it.
Sesshoumaru led Kagome to a very large rock and helped her onto it. "We should be safe here, at least for a little bit. This isn't a very widely known place among our household."
"Do you come here often?" Kagome asked as Sesshoumaru raised himself up on the rock and sat beside her.
"Only when I need to be alone." He responded looking up at the night sky. As he was preoccupied, Kagome took the moment to study Sesshoumaru's features. He seemed so much calmer now that he was away from the commotion of other people and much happier also. His features gave of a pleasant glow for once. And Kagome realized this was the first time she had seen Sesshoumaru genuinely happy.
They sat there in silence for awhile, just soaking up the full moon and quiet company. Time passed quickly for the two and all too quickly Sesshoumaru stood up.
"We should head back." He stated jumping down and offering Kagome his hand to help her jump down without tearing her dress.
"Yeah…but…I don't know if my Aunt will still be at your mother's Christmas party. I seriously doubt that she would wait up just because she couldn't find me." Kagome said looking around doubtfully.
Sesshoumaru started walking in a different direction then they had come. "That's no problem." He replied. This lake has many different paths, all leading to different houses in this neighborhood. This one leads to yours." He informed motioning to the path they were walking toward. Kagome nodded solemnly and could tell by the sound of his voice he was returning to his normal attitude, but was still painfully aware of the fact that Sesshoumaru was still holding her hand tightly, as if afraid that if he let her go she would be gone forever.
The trees seemed to grow darker and darker as they continued down the path, and Kagome couldn't help but let out a little shudder. The pleasant pond atmosphere they were just surrounded with was all too soon replaced with that of dark foreboding. The path seemed to go on forever, filled with dark shadows and menacing sounds.
"Are you going to be okay walking back alone?" Kagome asked looking around.
Sesshoumaru smirked to himself. Was she seriously afraid for his well being?
Finally coming to an end to the dreadful path, Kagome let out a breath she didn't know she had been holding. Normally she wasn't scared to easily, but there was something about that path that wasn't right.
Kagome recognized her surroundings now as the backyard of her Aunt. "Thank you Sesshoumaru for accompanying me home, and perhaps I will see you again before the end of Christmas break?" She asked smiling hopefully.
Sesshoumaru just looked down at her with a blank face, "Perhaps." He responded nonchalantly.
Giving him one last smile Kagome turned to go, but before she could move more then two feet a hand shot out catching her wrist and making her turn around.
"Sesshoumaru wha-" Kagome started but Sesshoumaru silenced her with a simple finger to her lips.
"Do you remember," he started "that when I agreed to go to the dance with you a long time ago, I agreed to it only by the condition that you owed me a favor?"
Kagome searched his eyes unsure of where he was going with this. "Yes…" She said hesitantly.
"Well I'm calling out your favor…I want you to kiss me."
Kagome could feel her heart stop and suddenly everything seemed to go in slow motion. Sesshoumaru's eyes softened as he leaned in closer, as if the icy layer surrounding him was shattered, if only for a moment. Kagome could smell him now. The sent of late summer rains. His silver orbs closed as their lips touched, soft and gentle, everything Kagome had not expected. His lips were soft and hers felt vulnerable as their parted. And for a moment, there was only them. Two young adults about to embark on a journey neither could comprehend, and both dreadfully unaware of their unwanted watcher, glaring at the two from the darkest of windows from the mansion spread on top of the hill.
"Good night Kagome." Sesshoumaru said softly as he retreated back down the desolate path. Kagome stood legs glued to the ground, a foolish smile played across her face as she watched his form disappear into the night.
She stayed stuck to the ground for moments on end until the chill beckoned her to go inside.
Quietly Kagome crept back into the house and closed the grand wooden door, locking it behind her.
Suddenly a hand shot out from a darkened doorway Kagome cried out but no one was around to hear her.
"How dare you!" Dan hissed pulling her into the library and slamming the door behind him. "He is above your status! Filth such as you should never stand in his presence let alone kiss him!" and with all his strength Dan pulled back his fist and slammed it into Kagome's head.
Kagome's head swam with unexpected pain. Reaching out for a hold Kagome grabbed onto a bookcase for stability, casing several books to crumple to the floor.
But Kagome was not as weak as she would seem. Gathering her strength Kagome leapt forward to defend herself. Raising her fist, Kagome gave Dan several blows to the stomach and a lethal kick to the back.
Shouting out Dan fell to the ground in a mass of bruises. "You don't get to TOUCH me!" Kagome shouted racing to the door.
But not to be outdone, Dan reached up and grabbing the lamp from the study, threw it with all his might.
The lamp met Kagome's head with a shattering crash. Kagome's eyes rolled to the back of her head as she fell forward, hitting her head on the corner of a hard wooden table.
Try as she might to stand, Kagome could feel her consciousness slipping, until all she could smell was the stench of alcohol from Dan's breath. Then there was only blackness.
Okay! The next chapter should be up before the end of Christmas break! Thank you all for being so patient! And don't worry; I really WILL get it up by then.