Yes, it took me forever and a year to update. And for that, there is no excuse. I am sorry, and hope that you all continue to update. And also I want to clarify this. Sesshomaru has not up and decided to mate Kagura. He is only doing it for the sake of her safety, and although that may be odd in itself, I will clarify why he is doing this. And now,

Chapter six: Old wounds heal

Kagura nodded as she watched the Taiyoukai stand and exit the room.

"Lady Kagura." Sachi said, peeking into the room through the slightly open doors. "I have your dinner prepared If you wish to eat."

Kagura climbed from the bed, standing on her own two feet for the first time in nearly four days. Unable to support her weight, her knees buckled under her.

"Damn it all," Kagura cursed loudly. She was still slightly sore.

"Are you okay, Lady Kagura?" Sachi said, finally entering the room. She hurried to Kagura's side, aiding the wind maiden in her struggle to find her footing. "I will help you to the dining area since you are unable to do it yourself."

Kagura nodded her approval. Sachi helped Kagura to the dining area, seating her in one of the many chairs. A large variety of food was strewn about the table.

"Is all of this food really necessary?" Kagura asked, her eyes slightly widened in shock.

"Were you not served the best food at your home?" Sesshomaru questioned, entering the room. Kagura's crimson eyes quickly averted from the food to Sesshomaru.

"Sesshomaru." She whispered softly, his keen hearing nearly unable to pick up on it.

Rin bounded into the room, a large smile painted on her face. She sat quickly at her seat, her eyes glowing with innocence.

"Rin, have you no manners?" Sachi scolded gently.

Rin stood from her chair and stood at Sesshomaru's side. "Good evening, ma'am."

Kagura nodded, mentally giggling at the overly happy girl. What does it mean to be so happy? I wonder if I was happy at her age. Thinking of it, I don't remember having a childhood.

Sesshomaru sat at the far end of the table, his eyes never leaving Kagura's.

"May Rin be seated now, Sachi-san?"

"Yes, you may." Sachi said, smiling at the young girl. "And I shall take my leave. Rin, after dinner you are to meet me in the gardens for your lesson. Lord Sesshomaru, Lady Kagura. I bid you farewell." She bowed and turned to leave.

Dinner passed smoothly, and after a while Rin left for her lesson and dessert was served.

"Sesshomaru, why are you helping me?" Kagura randomly blurted, her mouth taking action before her mind could process it.

Sesshomaru lifted his attentions from his food. He raised his eyes to Kagura, his amber irises nearly burrowing a hole through her soul. "Does it matter?" His reply was smooth, and calm.

"Yes, it does. I would like to know." Kagura said raising her voice slightly.

"Do not raise your voice at the table. Unlike your previous home we do not allow such things." Sesshomaru stood from the table and began to walk away.

"Do not walk away from me. Answer the damned question!" Kagura yelled louder.

"Woman, I think that you should know your place." Sesshomaru said coldly, never casting Kagura a fleeting glance as though she were invisible to him.

She was truly an annoying woman and he began to question his reasoning. Why had he even bothered to bring this woman here? Sesshomaru continued to walk away, ignoring the annoyed yells of the furious wind maiden.

After nearly two weeks of healing Kagura's wounds were no longer apparent. They seamlessly disappeared only a week after her encounter with Ecchi. For someone who had been through what she had she was unusually normal. Although she would occasionally stare into space with a scared expression on her face. Sesshomaru frowned inwardly. For a reason that he could not quite grasp, it angered him to see her in that state. And as much as it irked him to admit it, he liked it much better when she was being argumentative. He sighed inwardly, this woman was beginning to become a nuisance in more ways then once. Sesshomaru stopped walking, when his ears picked up the faint sound of a flurry of curses. Immediately he recognized it as Kagura. He sighed and continued to walk. She would truly be the end to him.

I know what everyone's thinking. You took all that time to update, and for what! A super short chapter like that. Yes, I know..I'm sorry. But I'm a busy woman, and I didn't have much time. I hope that you at least enjoyed this and I hope for you to review.