A Child called "It"
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Summery: She felt that she was unworthy of being loved; she was forced to suffer shame. Tears of laughter, devastation, and hope: all create the journey of this girl dubbed "It" and her unforgettable search for love.
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By yours truly: The Last Shadow Rider
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Chapter 9: Crawling
Crawling in my skin
These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real
There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
Consuming confusing
This lack of self-control I fear is never ending
Controlling I can't seem
To find myself again
My walls are closing in
(Without a sense of confidence and I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take)
I've felt this way before
So insecure
Crawling in my skin
These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real
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Last time " What's wrong with Green Day?" She pouted.
" I don't want to discus this. You are acting like a baby."
" Am not." Kagome then stuck out her tongue for good measure. She was greeted with him rolling his eyes, as sighing.
" Fine, fine, just one question. What happened to your other secretary?"
" She quit because a certain assistant of mine likes to grope people, and another is gay."
" Why don't you just get rid of them?"
" Because they don't bother me."
" Figures." She said getting up and walking towards the door.
" Where are you going?" He stated.
" With Kaede shopping. Problem?" Kagome answered. She was greeted with silence. " Okay then. Bye Sesshie." She laughed as she exited the room when she heard him growl at the new nickname she had bestowed on him. This was going to be fun…or so she thought.
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"Oh! But it's pink!" Kagome whined as Kaede held out a pink skirt for her inspection. " I already told you, I'm not going to wear anything, light except for white. None of that blue, pink, or yellow. It has to be brown, black, red, or white. And NO lace!" She said counting off the colors on her fingers, and stomping her foot for good measure. Kaede just sighed.
"Ye must really try harder to look civilized." Kaede said picking a black pullover blouse off the rack.
" Yes mom. What more do you want? I even dyed my white hair black for you! That's a lot! You can at least give me that much." Kagome complained. Kaede however chose not to listen and continued.
" Now go try this on before I change my mind." Kaede handed the many different outfits she had picked out to Kagome, ushering her to the fitting rooms. After hours of bickering and arguing over weather the shirt in question really had frilly lace on the sleeves they finally had 10 different outfits for her to wear to work. They had also bought three pairs of pajamas from Hot Topic. Kaede had almost fainted when Kagome dragged her in. Along with that they had a couple of new cloths for Kagome. Kaede also insisted that Kagome get her hair stripped of the black color she had previously dyed it, so that her true beauty showed. Kagome finally agreed after Kaede promised her that she would buy her lunch if she got her hair done. The bill was put on Sesshoumaru's credit card. Kagome was determined that she would pay him back, even though Kaede insisted that Sesshoumaru would not like that.
"It's getting rather late child, maybe we should head home, Kaede yawned as she reached into her pocket to get the keys to the car. She glanced over at Kagome to receive and answer.
"Hai, Kaede-Sama." Kagome said stumbling up as she tried to balance all the bags in her arms. Circling back around Kagome, Kaede headed towards the mall exit. Pushing open the doors their ears were met with the sound of water.
It was pouring down rain. Which came in patterns, pounding on pedestrian's umbrellas one moment then letting up the next.
When the rain did quiet down the wind took over pulling people back and forth. A thunderstorm had rolled in, Kagome could
hear the faint rumbling in the distance. That rumbling would only turn into an onslaught of cracks and loud noises as the storm
got closer. And it would, because the storm was moving south towards the city.
Kagome stopped, looking up at the sky, the rain pelting her face. Soft thumps could be heard as the droplets came in
contact with her face cooling her skin. She loved when it rained but terribly hated thunder. It scared her to no end.
"Hurry Child, ye will catch sick if ye don't walk faster." Kaede's voice called out over the pounding.
"I'm coming Kaede-sama." Kagome huffed as she was interrupted. Walking briskly to catch up with the old priestess. As Kagome crossed the street a black car, with its lights turned out, turned the corner. It stopped as if waiting for something, then the lights flashed on and it charged at Kagomes, rubber burning and tires squealing. Kagome looked up as if she were a deer in the headlights unable to move in fear.
"RUN CHILD! RUN!" Kaede screamed as she turned to see what was happening, finally noticing the car. Seeing that Kagome was not moving she dropped the bags and started hauling ass to the terror stricken girl.
Kaede realized that she would never make it in time so she jumped; using the curb, and hurling herself into the air she tackled Kagome to the ground, rolling away, just as the car flew past. The sickening sound of bones cracking hung in the air. Kaede yelled out as her shoulder met the concrete, snapping it at the collarbone. She turned pale and began to tremble, her arm twisted in an uncomfortable position. Finally coming to her senses Kagome looked over at the old woman laying helplessly on the sidewalk. The driver stopped realizing that they had not hit their target. It soon started to zoom away waiting for the next time it could get the girl alone. Kagome looked up after it and could have sworn she saw Naraku behind the steering wheel. She shuddered, wanting to cry out. A moan from beside her made once again turn her attention to Kaede.
"Kaede are you okay?" She asked her reaching out to touch her arm.
"Nay Child! Ye mustn't touch it!" She said shooing her hand away from her body with her other hand.
"Are you going to be alright?"
"Aye…" She tensed up in pain. "Carry me back to the house, I'll have the doctor there look at it. These old bones can't heal themselves anymore. It's a wonder I can even heal others." She answered.
Kagome nodded and gently picked her up heading to the car.
"Leave the car here, just take the bags and go." Kagome nodded following her new orders. Picking up the bag and walking around the building soon jumping up and out of sight.
"And that's when I came back here and one of your servants took her from me to see the doctor. What was his name? Totosai?"
Sesshoumaru frowned. "That is not important. Did you see who was behind the wheel?"
Kagome hesitated and winced. Bringing her left arm up to rubber her other arm she took a deep breath. "I-I don't really know…I mean I saw the driver but I don't know if who I saw was really him."
"Him? Who was this person? Is it…" He trailed off looking at her eyes.
"Anata ga nani o itte iru no ka wakarimasen." She cried. Sesshoumaru gripped her arms harder.
"Who was he?"
"Naraku…" She whispered.
The room filled with silence. Kagome began to hiccup sobs as she remembered all the bad memories that she had been locking away for the past 24 hours. They flooded back like a tsunami, quickly rushing in and claiming what was left of her mind. Pulling it away like it had never been there.
"I suggest you go to bed now. I expect you to go to work with me in the morning."
"In the morning? What about school? You said-"
"I am aware of what I said. However. Your school has allowed you to take online courses when you have the time. I insist that you go to bed." He said sternly.
She looked as if she were about to cry again. Sighing he answered in a gentle tone.
" Kaede will be well cared for. You need not worry. It is not your fault."
Kagome opened her mouth to shout her feelings. 'Not my fault? Not my fault? If I weren't here than none of this would have happened!' She thought.
Sesshoumaru raised his hand to signal her not to speak. "Go." His voice floated acrossed the room, it was so…so, gentle. It was like an angel. Yet it was so full of emotion that it made her shiver. She nodded and left before she did something she would regret, still in a daze.
"AHHH!" The mound of covers shrieked again as lightning crackled outside the window, creating a loud boom.
Kagome started to cry and covered her ears with the pillows, closing her eyes. Her small hands held onto a pink
round glowing object that shown brightly. The Shikon No Tama. The only problem was Kagome had no clue what it was. Could her day be any worse? She hated her life. Hated it. She wanted to die, really! Yet she lived on. She didn't
know why or how she managed, but the fact was that she did. Why did it have to be so complicated? So many problems. Her
heart felt like it had a weight on it. Her whole chest felt that way. Like she was being eaten from the inside out.
"BOOM!" Another streak of lightning crashed outside. Not being able to stand it anymore Kagome fell out of bed, clinging to her comforter, and ran towards the door. Flinging it open she did not hesitate to run towards the door with a light underneath the frame. Reaching out for the handle another crash made her stop immediately and drop to the ground weeping.
She sat there crumpled to the ground sobbing uncontrollably into her fists. She hated lightning. It brought back to many bad memories. Why? Because when it rained Naraku would get bored, so he either went out with one of his whores, or he beat Kagome. It always seemed that the beatings grew more intense during thunderstorms. He would play a game. A game in which he would strike her bare back with what ever he could find, mostly broken wine bottles or a bike chain, when ever lightning sounded, rattling the house. It still haunted her. Most things still did. Pain and hiding was all she had ever known. She was just now experiencing freedom.
"BOOM!" She cringed again and cried out falling limp against the door. Tears ran down her face. Suddenly the door moved causing her to fall on the floor. She wept but opened her eyes. Glancing forwards Kagome saw a pair of bare feet.
Sesshoumaru looked up from the screen of his laptop, which reflected a Solitaire screen, as he heard a soft thump at the door. His eyes narrowed as he listened…nothing. Putting the thought aside he went back to his screen. A few moments passed and he heard a yelp and the sounds of someone crying. This was very strange. Getting up and silently walking towards the door he pressed his ear against the frame. He could hear the crying better now. Reaching down and twisting the knob he opened it slightly. Peering out he saw a lump of blankets lying on the floor. Opening the door wider he watched as the demoness fell onto the floor sobbing. He was clearly confused. Fearing the worst he bent down slightly shaking her. He pulled his hand away as she whimpered.
"No…please stop it. Make it stop."
"Kagome. It's me."
Her head moved and her silky hair fell around her face creating a halo around her pale tear stricken face. Her wide eyes were the clearest blue he had ever seen, his breath almost caught in his throat at the brokenness that shone back at him. Almost. She looked so innocent and helpless. Bringing herself to rest on her knees she stared back at his face, as if pleading.
"BOOM!" She let out a small cry and in one swift fluid motion leaned against him, wrapping her arms around his waist, and burring her head in his chest. Sesshoumaru's eyes widened. He was taken aback by this act. He never thought that anyone would seek comfort in him, the ice prince. Hell, he didn't think that anyone would touch him so intimately. She acted like he was a good friend and like she had known him for years.
He almost smirked as he realized just what she was scared of. She acted like such a baby at some times.
"Kagome." In response her grip tightened. "Will you let go?" She shook her head no against his chest.
"Why not?" It was a stupid question; he didn't even know why he asked it. He already knew the answer. He figured that he pitied her and would try to comfort her. That is if he could find it in him to do so.
"Thunder…"Was all she said until another loud crash echoed through the house. She flinched once more.
Sesshoumaru sighed. "You won't let go then?" She shook her head.
"Do you want to go back to sleep?" She nodded yes.
"Can you go to your room alone?"
No.
"Do you want me to bring you to your room?"
No.
"Do you…" He paused to think, this woman drove him crazy sometimes. Yet, he chose to put up with her just to see what weird and strange things she would do next. She never ceased to amaze him.
"Do you want to go to sleep with me?"
Lifting her head, she looked up at his eyes. Her lips slightly parted. Hair ruffled. She seemed to think, nibbling on the bottom of her lip contemplating her answer in her head. Slowly she closed her eyes and nodded yes.
Sesshoumaru sighed. Closing his eyes too, he could feel a headache coming on. "You can come, but first I need to go to the kitchen and get something to drink. Kaede usually brings it to me but she is unable to. You can stay here or come with me."
Kagome let go of him and began to back up, getting ready to stand when another boom echoed over the land. Yelping she reattached herself to Sesshoumaru's person.
"I'll take that as a yes."
Bringing one hand behind her head firmly holding her head against his chest, but not tight enough to hurt her, and bringing the other under her body to the small of her back, pressing that against him as well. He swung her up and into his arms, holding her bridal style, and proceeded towards the kitchen.
Kagome sat, in Sesshoumaru's lap. Comfy and cozy. His left arm was draped around her waist and the other held his tea. Kagome held her big mug of Tea with both hands. It was supposed to help you sleep.
Looking at her reflection in the nearby window she noticed how protective Sesshoumaru looked. Almost like a husband felt for his wife. Or in her case a Mate. She shook her head pushing those silly thoughts out.
'Sesshoumaru would rather gag himself with InuYasha's dirty underwear.' She thought almost smiling. She finished off her tea and set it down on the table. Then she sunk back into Sesshoumaru closing her eyes. Since the kitchen was so far in the house the loud noise was muffled as lightning struck. The only window was the one she had looked out and that shone out into a small garden, which had a glass roof overhead. Kagome let her thoughts consume her so much that she didn't notice when Sesshoumaru set down his cup and began to pick her up again.
"Sesshoumaru…" She was met with silence so she continued. "I think I can walk now." She finished looking up at his face to make sure he understood. He looked down at her face, locking eyes. Finally he nodded and set her down, pulling her close to his side, so that one arm was around her while her body stood against his left side, and began to walk.
The two demons walked into the mighty lords room, one clutching to the other. Lightning flashed out side his window causing Kagome to flinch and burry her head in his warm embrace.
"Which side are you going to sleep on?"
"It doesn't matter."
Sesshoumaru then shrugged and tossing back to covers crawled into the bed. He held the covers up in the air waiting for Kagome to crawl in. He did not have to wait long. Soon she lay on his bare chest, her cheek resting against his flesh. One hand rested on his chest while the other played with his hair. Her hand twirled and played with the silver tresses that belonged to Sesshoumaru. Staring at it intently. Every now and then lightning would strike and she would flinch, but the storm seemed to be reseeding. That was good.
"Do you know why I hate thunder so much?"
The movement of Sesshoumaru's hand at his side was the only indication that he was awake and listening.
"Naraku would always whip me during thunder storms. He would hit my back in time with the thunder. One time he used a leather belt that had been dipped in scolding hot water and alcohol."
Sesshoumaru's grip tightened around her waist as she said that.
"I really haven't gotten a chance to properly thank you for what you have done. I know that I haven't been the best guest in the world. Hell I wrecked your car." Kagome pushed herself up against him so that she could see his face. "But I guess what I'm trying to say is…" She was silenced with a finger.
"You do not need to apologize. Now go to sleep." She nodded. Laying her head back down so that he cheek once again rested on his chest.
" Nan demo. Goodnight Sesshoumaru." She said finally closing her eyes drifting into an uneasy sleep.
The early morning sky was grey and damp, as the rain clouds could be seen far off in the distance, but still the birds rose as they do every morning. When the sun slowly rolled over the peak casting its rays onto the rose colored sky with their sweet song. The stars began to slowly fade as the grey curtain above the earth became streaked with blue coming from the east. The sun was merrily waking every living creature from its nights rest, bringing the world to life once again.
As the night slowly started to fade and the warm sun started to creep into the darkened room. Blue birds hopped from branch to branch of the cherry tree located outside the balcony window. The two occupants stirred.
"Ohayo Gozaimasu Sesshoumaru-sama." Kagome greeted as she pushed back to covers and stepped onto the floor. Her face void of emotion, and her eyes still puffy. Sesshoumaru nodded looking back at the mirror to fix his tie. Damn ties. He absolutely hated wearing one. But everyone else insisted it was part business.
"Choshoku?" Kagome asked. Her stomach growling.
"You can go see what's down in the kitchen…" Kagome started towards the door but was stopped. "As soon as you get dressed and are ready to leave, then if you have time you can go. We are leaving in an hour." She frowned but agreed. Opening the door she slipped down the hallway towards her room. Halfway towards her room she remembered that she had left her blanket in his room, she stopped to turn back but then thought other wise. Bringing her hand up to wipe her sleep filled eyes she felt a smooth cold object brush up against her cheek. Looking at her wrist she smiled as she saw the pink jewel shining brightly at her, the small chain attached to it was wrapped around her wrist a few times holding it in place.
"Hello." She said. It seemed to glow brighter in response. She almost laughed at it. A talking jewel. She had always thought nothing of it. Hell if magical swords and demons existed what was to say that a talking jewel didn't? Brushing that thought away she continued towards her room.
Swiftly opening shutting the door behind him, Sesshoumaru picked up his brief case and headed down stairs.
Pushing back the kitchen door he set his brief case down next to the high stool and quietly took a seat. He looked up seeing none other than Kaede herself humming softly to herself as she tended to the eggs. After a moment Kaede turned around and set down a plate of yellow scrambled eggs with ketchup on the side and a cup of coffee. She was using only one arm seeing as the other one was in a cast.
"Hello Sesshoumaru. How is everything going?"
"Fine…you?" He said looking at her arm.
"Oh…" She said batting her arm at him. "It's fine. A bit of Totosai's magic fixed the stubborn thing right up. How is Kagome?" She said pulling up a stool to sit in front of him.
"I'm fine Kaede-sama." Kagome fake smiled walking in the door. Kaede turned around in her seat and picked up another plate for her. Kagome started to chow down immediately.
" Shuldt ve bwe weaving?" Kagome asked tiny bits of eggs spraying out of her mouth as she spoke.
Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow. She then swallowed and repeated herself. "Shouldn't we be leaving?"
"We will…we will. Have patience. We still have a half-hour." He said reassuringly, acting as nice as possible in front of Kaede, for she would surely scold him later and he was not in the mood for her yelling.
Ignoring Sesshoumaru's reassurance Kagome still felt the need to leave. She didn't know why, she just did. It was like something in the back of her head was screaming 'Some thing bad is going to happen!' Sighing Kagome impatiently slammed her head onto the countertop, each time making a loud thudding noise. Kaede winced.
"Child, ye really shouldn't do that. One could hurt themselves doing that." She said.
"I know…but it helps with the annoying voices in my head."
Kaede and Sesshoumaru looked at each other questionably. Just then InuYasha decided to make his entrance.
"Morning everyone. Mornin' Kags. Oh hey Kaede! And…brother…" He finished in a grumble.
"Morning Inu."
"Stop barking InuYasha."
"…"
"So Kags," InuYasha started as he sat down on her other side. "First day of work hu? Are you gonna hide your marks with a spell till ya get there? I know Sesshoumaru over there does." He said pointing at his brother.
" Uh…I well…I really don't know how to put up a concealment spell that great." She smiled.
" That's okay child. I can do that for ye." Kaede said smiling and lifting her good arm in the air to touch Kagomes cheek. Soon all the markings disappeared from her face leaving a normal human looking face, save for the eyes and pointed ears, which were hidden beneath her hair, which had now turned dark brown.
"Once we enter the building you are allowed to remove the spell. Most of my employees are demons, or humans that are very intelligent and know about us demons existence." Sesshoumaru said sipping his coffee.
"Hai." Kagome nodded. "Can we go now?"
"Shortly."
Kagome grumbled and sunk down in her chair growling. InuYasha reached over and began rubbing circles on her shoulders, earning a growl from Sesshoumaru. Kagome yawned and smacked both of them on the head. "Stop acting like three year olds." She said looking at InuYasha. He just gave her a cheesy smile.
Sesshoumaru then stood up. "I believe we can go now. So let's head to my car."
She nodded and stood, looking back at InuYasha she asked, "What about him? Isn't he coming?"
"He will. When he feels like it. He works on floor 15 so he doesn't have to show up as early as me."
"Right. And what floor do you work on?" She asked walking out of the room. Following straight behind him as he opened a door on his left leading into the car garage. He flicked on the lights to reveal his black BMW in all its glory. The car looked like it had just been bought, not a scratch. She cautiously smiled as she opened the door, a look of pure embarrassment on her face. Gently she sat down next to him and shut the door.
"The top floor. 32." He answered in a bored tone, as he put the keys in the ignition and started the car. Not bothering to put his seat belt on, seeing as if he were in an accident he would survive. And it wasn't like he couldn't pay a fine if he got pulled over. Kagome just nodded along.
"I need to make a quick stop before we get there. If you don't mind." Sesshoumaru stated in a matter of fact tone as he twisted around to watch were he was going as he backed out of the driveway.
"Okay." She said settling down in her seat a worried expression on her face.
Kagome watched as long winding rows of sakura blossoms drifted past her window. A cherry tree every now and then. Birds playfully danced in and out of the branches, playing tag or follow the leader. She almost smiled when she saw two birds stop and start to nuzzle each other. Soon she was pulled out of her musings, when the car stopped, and Sesshoumaru honked the horn. Minutes passed and still Kagome had no idea what he was honking for. Soon the front door of the house to her right opened and out came two smiling child, one with long black hair, and the other with fiery red hair. They bounded over to the car and got in.
"Ohayo Gozaimasu Sesshoumaru-sama!" The two squeaked as the crawled in the back and buckled their seat belts.
"Ohayo Gozaimasu Rin-chan, Shippo-kun." He answered putting the car back into neutral. Kagome shot him a puzzled look. He sighed knowing her would have to explain. Man this woman really knew how to control other with out a clue as to what she was doing.
"Shippo and Rin are one of my most trusted employees children. He is divorced so his only visitation rights are every other weekday, such as today. He works on my level so he can't pick them up seeing as he lives on the other side of the city. I pick them up for him on my way to work. They're very well behaved."
"Awww. Sesshoumaru has a soft spot?" She smirked. He growled in response. Their little feud stopped when they were interrupted by giggles coming from the seat behind them. Kagome turned around in her seat putting up a fake smile.
"Hello. Im Kagome. Who are you?"
"Silly lady Sesshoumaru-sama already told you. But incase you forgot, Rin's name is Rin."
"And I'm Shippo, Im a year older than my little sister Im 7!" He said holding up 6 fingers.
"Wow. You're a big one aren't you?" She laughed at their poor Math and Grammar skills. She wanted children just like that. Irresistibly cute.
Shippo nodded his head puffing out his chest. Rin just swatted at him and told him not to be mean.
The building was huge. There was no mistake that Sesshoumaru was a pretty rich guy. Especially if he owned the Western lands in demon terms and owned a company like his. She had guessed from his huge house that he was pretty wealthy but she hadn't imagined this! The best part was, she got to work at the top! Yep life was changing for the better. Or so she thought.
Walking in side the big doors holding Rin and Shippo's hands, Kagome looked over at Sesshoumaru, silently asking if she could remove the concealment spell. Even though it was helpful, it was so damn itchy! He slightly nodded, removing his own. She looked forwards smiling as she felt the tingle of magic slowly disappear.
Rin squeezed her hand looking up at her. Kagome looked down to listen to her. Bending down on one knee she waited as Rin pushed aside her long white hair and cupped her small hand. She leaned in and whispered, "Shippo and I think you're really pretty." Looking over at Shippo he nodded also. She saw that Shippo had shed his disguise and was now a beaming Kitsune; she still wondered what Rin looked like. Kagome smiled, straitening back up.
"Thank you, you two." She smiled clasping a hold of their hands and leading them towards the spot where Sesshoumaru had stopped to wait. This must not have been a regular occurrence because when he had stopped and turned to wait slight gasps could be heard.
Kagome soon found herself in a private elevator that was only opened by a key card, Sesshoumaru and the two kids beside her. Sesshoumaru had told her that she would get her key card later that day. Upon the doors opening Kagome gasped stepping off. It was simply beautiful.
"Wa." Kagome breathed looking around the corridor. The kids being accustomed to this place immediately let go of Kagome's hands and ran ahead to see their dad. Sesshoumaru however waited patiently for her.
The tile was a grey/blue design with small mosaics every few feet. Mostly those of dog demons in their true form. Most consisted of a large white dog and blue crescent moon in the background. The scenery differed from one to the next.
Various living plants with flowers with almost intoxicating smells adorned the walkway. On the walls were an assortment of paintings showing peaceful scenes in one and bloody battles in the next. At the end of the corridor lay two large mahogany doors with a red rug leading up to it, which the children had pulled open and entered. Above the door, hanging on the light blue wall, was a painting of Sesshoumaru dressed in a white kimono with red flowers on the sleeves and armor acrossed his chest. His tail lay on his shoulder. Kagome concluded that that panting was very old.
"This is my office. I usually spend most my time at my desk rarely do I leave. That is what you are here for. To take my calls, run my errands, and bring me what ever pops into my head." He said in a bored tone straitening his tie, and sitting down at his desk. "Your office is in there. The only door is through my office." He added pointing at a door to his left.
"So basically I'm your slave?"
"Tadashii. Let's see it just about time for…" He was cut off as the doors to his office swung open, and in bounded Rin and Shippo. "Rin and Shippo to go to the day care. They have finished visiting with their father. You should take them."
Kagome nodded and took hold of the children's hands.
"I also want some tea…Green tea. Then I have some papers to type and calls to make." Kagome nodded once again.
"Shall we? You want to get away from the grumpy old man right?" Kagome asked as she smiled at Sesshoumaru. He just quirked and eyebrow in response. 'Sexy.' Kagome thought, turning back around to leave.
"Kagome-sama. Can we say goodbye to our dad?" Shippo said as they stepped out of the office.
"Sure…where is he?"
A deep masculine chuckle came from behind her and she instantly turned around. A fiery red head man a good two feet taller than Kagome herself stood with his hands in his pockets.
"What I don't get a hug?"
"Daddy!"
"Dad!"
He bent down on one knee brining both hands around and embracing them. He whispered something in each of their ears, which Kagome almost missed. "I love you." Those three words…those three simple words made Kagome's heart clench. Her father had never told her that he loved her, never. It was always negativity. She hated to say it but she envied those two children for what they had. Love.
"Ms. Higurashi?" He asked looking up from his children.
"Yes. And you are?"
"Just call me dad. Everyone else does, well except for Mr. Tashio, he calls me by my real name. Moretsu." He bowed. "I noticed that you are an Inu-yokai. Am I right Ms. Higurashi?"
"Kagome…just Kagome. And yes…I guess now I can see where Shippo gets his looks. What about Rin? Did she get her looks from her mom?"
"Actually I adopted Rin, after my wife passed away 5 years ago."
"Oh, Im so sorry about bringing it up. I know how it is to lose a loved one."
"Don't worry about it." He said waving his hand. "Go on now."
"…And we paint, and sometimes we bake cookies. And we play, and jump, and sing, and sleep." Shippo counted on his fingers as he named all the things that he did at his day-care.
"Don't forget jump rope. And all the magic shows you put on for the three year olds." Rin added, watching the numbers on the elevator flash. Finally the door dinged and they all stepped off.
A woman with dark hair and red eyes rushed passed Kagome knocking into her and almost sent her flying. She
mumbled her excuse and stepped on the elevator cursing at herself for being late. Kagome smiled. Always count on missing something important.
The woman looked up at Kagome and narrowed her eyes. A strange scent reached Kagomes nose it felt so warm and comforting, yet underneath it you could smell malice and hate. Kagome felt like lying down and never waking up.
"Follow us Kagome-sama! Rin knows the way!" She yelled clasping her hand and running towards two glass doors. Kagome's eyes snapped open. Her instincts flared to life. Something was defiantly wrong. However she pushed aside the silly thought of something wrong about a children's program. Hesitantly she walked into the room.
Colorful designs danced acrossed the walls, fabrics strung together to imitate a rainbow hung from the ceiling. She smiled thinking how foolish she had been to think something wrong was happening in here.
"Come on Kagome let me show you where Rin and Shippo stays so you can come play with us. It's way in the back." Shippo took hold of her hand and dragged her to the back of the room they were currently in and opened a door. Going down a hallway, turning a corner and then finally opening a door.
"Wow you guys are really back here hu?"
"Yep."
Kagome reached for the doorknob. When a scream reached her ears.
"Kagome-sama. I smell smoke." Shippo said looking back the way he had walked from. Kagome looked at the frightened kids and frowned when she began to get dizzy. The feeling she had gotten when around that lady suddenly came back, causing Kagome to lose her balance.
"Kagome-sama! Rins scared!" She cried clutching to her leg as she looked down the hallway to see a wall of fire spreading closer. Already cloth and wooden posts nailed to the ceiling began to fall. One peace of burning wood fell on Kagome's leg pinning the poisoned demoness to the floor. That was the last she saw before her world went black
After the fire alarm had sounded Sesshoumaru had checked with the front desk to locate where the fire was and how bad it was. He was told the location and that one of the workers had seen through the smoke two small children and an adult lying on the floor beside them. That was all he needed to know. Before he could blink he was out his office door and down the stairs. Bursting onto the children's floor he looked to his left at the water demons frantically spraying water on the fire. He nodded at them to continue as he leapt into the flames. He sniffed the air. He smelt smoke, and wood, and burning plastic, but another scent caught his nose, vanilla. He quickly followed the scent to a door and busting it open he came to a hallway. He could hear a crying child and soon found what he was looking for. There on the floor lay a motionless Kagome. The ball of fur beside her seemed to be giving off an energy that he soon realized was foxfire.
"Shippo."
The crying lump of flesh looked up at him. "Im sorry, I'm sorry."
"Sorry for what? Your gonna be alright now see?" He said picking up the human child and slinging her over his shoulder. He reached out for the Kitsune.
"I-I- She just stopped breathing!" He cried out the foxfire finally giving out as he fell down on the ground crying.
"No…" Sesshoumaru said eyes wide. He turned to see the lifeless Kagome. "No…"He whispered tears stinging at his eyes.
Discomfort, endlessly has pulled itself upon me
Distracting reacting
Against my will I stand beside my own reflection
It's haunting how I can't seem...
To find myself again
My walls are closing in
(Without a sense of confidence and I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take)
I've felt this way before
So insecure
Crawling in my skin
These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real
Crawling in my skin
These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing, confusing what is real
There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
Consuming confusing
This lack of self-control I fear is never ending
Controlling, confusing what is real.
Japanese Translations
Nan demo- what ever
Anata ga nani o itte iru no ka wakarimasen- I don't know what your talking about.
Ohayo Gozaimasu- good morning
Choshoku- breakfast
Wa- Wow
Tadashii- Right
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POLL
Should Naraku pay for his crimes, by death, an almost fatal 'accident', or should he die but not before he takes poor Kagomes life. (She can come back.) Or should Naraku just be forgiven and go on living without punishment for what he's done?
I think it's safe to say that Kagome is going to die in the end.
Yes/die 4
Yes/but he kills Kagome 27
Yes/almost die 6
No/live happily 2
Next chapter: Sango? Miroku? Is Kagome going to make it? Will Sesshoumaru make it out alive? What will happen if the firefighters get there and see all the demons? Find out next time on A Child Called "It"
Ja Ne- TLSR