Chapter seven: Back to normal

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.

Kagura held her arm, as pain surged through her elbow. This was the second time that she'd hit her arm against that damned wardrobe today.

"Lady Kagura, are you okay?" Sachi said stifling a giggle.

"I'm just fuckin' peachy." Kagura said rubbing her elbow.

"Would you like some ice for that?"

"I'm fine. You can go now, actually. I'm just going to try and take a nap."

Sachi bowed, her flowing red hair slipping from her shoulders and hanging down around her face. Lifting her head, she exited the room..

Sighing Kagura sat on the floor her legs folded as she allowed her thoughts to possess her conscious mind. The one thought that she couldn't quite shake was the fact that Naraku hadn't come for her. It'd been nearly three weeks and she knew that even though the others that he'd sent after her were gone she was sure that he'd send some more after her. Sighing Kagura stood to her feet, and stretched her knotted muscles. "I'm so tired of being in this room. Fuckin' bastard Sesshomaru having me locked in this room. I know there has to be something to do in this boring castle."

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Sesshomaru sat at his desk, once again replaying the events of the past few weeks. Something still didn't quite add up. The young girl had clearly stated that there were two people after Kagura. A hanyou and a youkai. But the youkai had been taken care of so that meant that the hanyou was still alive and is most likely after Kagura. Sesshomaru smirked inwardly. He would make a lethal mistake if he thought he could penetrate his lands. He would only be walking to his death. Sesshomaru stood, scanning over his study. Something didn't seem right. Something felt oddly out of place as if he were forgetting something. After neatly stacking the important papers and scrolls that littered his desk he exited his study and headed for Kagura's room. He opened the door only to find that she was not there. Frowning, he closed the door to search for Sachi. As if she was summoned she appeared before him, smiling warmly.

"Good afternoon, Sesshomaru-sama."

"Where is Kagura?"

"She's in her room."

"She's not there. I just left her room."

Sachi's golden eyes narrowed slightly then rounded. "You don't think she's left the castle grounds, do you Sesshomaru-sama?"

"You better hope not for your sake.."

"Hai, Sesshomaru-sama. Please forgive me."

Sesshomaru walked past her, his golden eyes searching for sight of her. His sensitive nose couldn't even pick up her scent.

"Dammit, you wench. Where are you?" Still uttering mental curses Sesshomaru exited the castle, finally catching the faint scent of Kagura. Swiftly he began to follow her scent, not realizing the fragrance of water that was laced within it. Shortly her scent became stronger and he finally caught a glimpse of her. Her brown hair wavy hair was spread across her shoulders as she sat in the hot spring, content sighs were heard as she lowered her body back into the water.

"Why did you leave the castle?"

Startled she jumped from the water and turned to face the voice. Quickly she covered her naked body.

"What the hell are you doing here, you pervert?"

"Why did you leave the castle?" Sesshomaru repeated, unfazed by her naked form.

"I needed to get out of that damned castle."

"Never leave the castle grounds again."

"Yes, Sesshomaru-sama." Kagura retorted sarcastically.

"Lets go."

"I would, but in case you haven't noticed, I'm NAKED! You damned pervert."

Sesshomaru took another glance at the wind maiden before turning his back. "Dress quickly."

"What difference does it make? It's not like you have anything important to do."

"Dress quickly and make your way to the castle. I have something I need to take care of."

After Kagura was dressed she was atop her feather in no time and on her way towards the castle. Pulling Toukijin from it's sheath Sesshomaru took a fighting stance. "Show yourself."

I know it's short but the next chapter is gonna be super fun to write! And I made all my changes so it'll be regular updating for now on. Sorry about the delay I was involved in this program that took all my spare time. Well anyway, enjoy and review PLEASE!