This chapter has Sesshoumaru in it! Yay! It also has some Kagome and Inuyasha, but they're talking about Sesshoumaru most of the time. Hope you guys enjoy the read!

Disclaimer: No, I do not own Inuyasha, or Sesshoumaru, or Miroku even...

Chapter 6

"So…do you actually live somewhere or just wander around all the time like a nomad?"

This must be the tenth question she has asked me in these last few moments! Wretched human! I do not know how much longer I can stand her presence.

"Well?"

"I tire of your questions, wench."

Bella glared at him from her seat on Ah-un. Rin was asleep on her lap; otherwise, she would have gotten up and thrown something at him. Maybe it's a good thing she's on my lap. He'd definitely kill me if I assaulted him. Hmmm…why does he have to be so stubborn? The only trait about him that exceeds that stubbornness is—his immortal beauty. He's the most beautiful man I've ever seen, and yet…he's not even a human…figures…"Sorry," she said finally, after pushing those dangerous, traitorous thoughts back. "I just want to know a little about my kidnapper. Geez, is that so wrong?"

The tai-youkai growled a warning. "Enough! Continue asking questions and my tolerance of you will cease to exist. Then the only answer you will receive is death."

"Uh…okay…"

Five Minutes Later…..

"Now, why exactly did you kidnap me again?"

One perfect eyebrow rose slightly. "Again? I do not believe I have answered this question before."

"Or any other of my questions, for that matter," she mumbled. Man, what a jerk! Does he always have to be so serious? I mean, would it kill him to smile once in a while? I bet he would have a nice smile…I'd like to see it someday. Hmph, the only thing I'm likely to see is the end of his sword…But still…

"Human, can you find nothing better to do than stare at this Sesshoumaru?"

"Huh? I…I'm not staring." Crap! He noticed…Of course he did, idiot! He's a demon…

"I have given you warning once before on accusing me of lying. This Sesshoumaru does not lie, nor does he repeat himself."

She couldn't help it. Bella knew it was a stupid thing to do, but she just couldn't help it. "Oh, yeah, well…you just did."

"What did you say to me?"

"Sorry…I don't repeat myself."

"Cursed human fool!" In an instant he was beside her, his arm around her neck. "I will kill you!"

"Shush! You're going to wake the kid!"

As if just realizing Rin was sound asleep in the young woman's arms, Sesshoumaru's eyes widened almost unnoticeably as he released his grip. "This is your last warning. The next time you cross this Sesshoumaru, you will be destroyed."

"Yeah yeah yeah…I gotcha…"

"Wench!"

"Demon!" She said in the same tone. Bella knew it was a stupid thing to mock a powerful youkai right after he'd threatened to destroy her, but there was a certain amount of satisfaction in making him irritated…or angry. After all, those were the only emotions he ever showed, so why not enjoy it, right? Ugh, I'm so stupid. He's looking at me like he wants to use that big fluffy thing on his shoulder to choke me to death…It looks really soft…kinda cute, too…Ah, I mean, deadly…terrifying…horrible…fluffy thing…I'm pathetic, absolutely pathetic. Claws glowing a putrid green were coming right at her face when Rin woke up.

"Sesshoumaru-sama?"

Oh thank you, Rin…

He quickly placed his arm at his side and focused on the child. "Yes, Rin?"

"Why are you mad at Bella?"

"She has yet to learn her place here, Rin."

The girl rubbed her eyes sleepily and yawned. "What do you mean?"

Silly child. Never understands the simplest concepts. "She does not give this Sesshoumaru the respect he deserves."

"Oh…okay…Bella?"

"Hmm?"

Rin smiled brightly at her new friend. She knew it was best to get her away from Sesshoumaru-sama for the moment, since he was still angry. "Would you like to go pick some flowers with me?" She pointed over at a patch of wildflowers growing across the meadow they were now standing in.

"Umm…sure. I would love to."

"Yay! Sesshoumaru-sama, we're going to go pick flowers, okay?"

"Hai. Take Jaken with you."

"What?" Bella protested, "I don't want that toad anywhere near me! We can take care of ourselves!"

Red flashed in the lord's eyes as he stepped toward Bella, who had just gotten off Ah-un. "The imp goes with you."

"Hmph…fine."

"Yes…fine."

Bella grabbed Rin's hand, "Come on…"

Jaken mumbled something about disgusting humans under his breath as he started following them toward the flower patch.

Sesshoumaru was watching the two humans intently. They really are such strange little creatures, he thought as the eldest put a deep purple flower in the younger one's hair. What is the purpose of that? The tai-youkai had been thoroughly troubled since taking this golden-haired mortal. He had been trying to convince himself of a valid reason for keeping her here, or for taking her in the first place, for that matter. It is for the sword-my father's fang, he kept on thinking, but…is it, really? Was he truly planning on using her to bargain for Tetsaiga, or is that just an excuse he gave himself?

The human woman chose that moment to look over at him, and he averted his gaze quickly. Such strange eye color, he thought. Sesshoumaru sighed, then immediately glanced around to make sure no one had witnessed the small display of emotion. Good, she was no longer looking.

Yes, he knew the answer to his question. The Lord of the Western Lands knew exactly why he had taken the girl, and the realization both infuriated and disgusted him.

"Hey, Inuyasha?"

"Yeah?"

"There's something I've been meaning to ask you…"

The hanyou's ears perked up at this. "Oh, really?"

Kagome scooted closer to him and smiled sweetly. Might as well have a little fun with him…"Yes, really?"

A slight blush crept across his face as he realized just how close Kagome was. "Um, and what might that be?"

Well…Inuyasha, I've been wondering if…"

Inuyasha groaned softly out of frustration. She stopped again? "Just spit it out, wench!" Maybe she's finally going to ask me how I feel about her…Then that'll make it easier for me to tell her. Yup—today's the day.

Okay…um…I've been wondering…if Sesshoumaru can't even touch the Tetsaiga because he has no compassion for humans, then how much sense does it make that he kidnapped Bella to trade her for the sword?"

Or not…Inuyasha sighed and looked down, closing his eyes to hide his disappointment. They'd left Miroku and Sango alone a few minutes ago, so he'd really been hoping to talk about his feelings for Kagome. What does it even matter? Sesshoumaru probably wasn't thinking straight. His eyes snapped open. Wait a minute. Sesshoumaru's always thinking straight. What's going on here? "I don't know. It really doesn't make much sense at all, does it? Why would he go through all the trouble of taking her when it wouldn't benefit him at all?"

"Unless…"

"Oh, please. Don't make me laugh!" He scoffed. "My jerk of a brother, and a human? Not likely."

"Hey, what's so bad about us humans? You're half human, remember?"

"Feh…whatever. It wouldn't matter to him either way. He hates everyone with even a hint of humanity."

"Still…she's not exactly like the humans in this era, Inuyasha. She looks completely different…"

"So what? It's not like that matters."

Kagome narrowed her eyes at him. "So you're saying that you don't think she's attractive at all."

"What? What kind of a question is that?"

"Just answer it, Inuyasha!"

"Um…she's not my type, okay?"

"Oh really?" A small smile, "Not your type, huh? Well, is she Sesshoumaru's type?"

"Of course not. She's human!"

"Yeah, but I mean…all human things aside…is she his type?"

"I don't know," he growled. "I don't think he has a type."

"Hmm…but if he did?"

"Aghh…just give it up, Kagome!"

"Fine."

"Fine."

"Hey, Inuyasha?"

"What now?"

"Um…what's your type?"

He nearly choked on air, "Wh…what?"

"Your type? What is it?"

"I um…it's ah…oh, look...Miroku and Sango are coming back. Hey, they look happier than they did before. Let's go see what's going on. Then we should get going again. Gotta find that friend of yours, right?"

Then he was up and bounding over to the monk and the demon-slayer. Kagome leaned against a tree and sighed heavily. Oh, Inuyasha…I was sure I had you cornered that time…

Okay, there's the 6th chapter. I hope it was satisfactory. Thank you to everyone who reads this, and a special thanks to the amazing few who have actually reviewed. I know it seems to be going kind of slow, but I really can't imagine Sesshoumaru falling for a human very quickly, and I refuse to have him do so just for the sake of getting to the point. Please be patient, he will warm up...a little...eventually...