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Chapter 6: Kagome's lecture with Jaken
Inuyasha's P.O.V.
My mother came in the dining room, we all stood up at her presence then we sat down when she did then dinner is served. Eating dinner wasn't that enjoyable even though the foods are delicious, I'm distracted by Kouga and Kagome's yapping! Talking about this and that, blah! Can't they just shut up! They're getting on my nerves. I took a big bite on my chicken, busying myself with the food. Not letting their stupid talk get to me. Keh!
"So how do you like your stay here in the castle so far?", my mom asked. She must be referring to Kagome since she's looking at her. The two stopped talking, thank god, then Kagome looked at my mother with a pretty smile on her face.
Pretty?
"Oh I went to the fields this afternoon, you're castle is ENOURMOUS! You must have a lot of lands. I love the gardens, they have beautiful flowers! And I also saw a beautiful lake, it's just grand! I really enjoyed exploring around here.", Kagome said with excitement in her voice, her smile getting more prettier and glamorous every second she talks.
Huh? What!
I shook my head, trying not to think about it.
"Oh I'm glad to hear that! I assume that Inuyasha took you around the terrace of the caslte", I went stiff as my mom said that. Damn! I look at Kagome, waiting for her answer. She seems to be biting her lip.
She must be nervous.
"Well…….actually it was Kouga who took me there…", I saw my mom frown. I sighed.
Geez……
"Oh….I see….well I'm glad that you were well taken care of. Lets continue with our dinner now, shall we?" And with that everyone ate silently. I feel humiliated right now. I should have known that mom would be expecting me to do something for Kagome since we're engaged now.
But you did do something with her……..
What? Oh…that…
Remembering the encounter I had with Kagome in her room. I blushed at the thought. I mean we weren't really THAT intimate….I mean….sure I saw Kagome's ALMOST naked body. It's her fault for wearing a white bathrobe that barely even covered her!
But it was my fault that she….was with me on the bed…..
I almost choked my food. Damnit! I didn't mean to hold her, I was dreaming!
Dreaming of her in your arms….
Aaarrrggghhh! Shut up! Shut up! I don't wanna hear it anymore!
I finished my food fast then excused myself to the room, not caring of my mom's protests. I just need to get out of that room, I was suffocating in there. Too much coming in to my mind. I need to rest. I walked towards my room then plopped down on my bed. Trying to relax.
Damn wench! I'm going out of my mind because of her, I think should avoid her for awhile. Yeah….that's right….
I yawned. I think I'm tired because of the stress I'm having lately. I took of my shirt than covered myself on the blankets, slowly feeling the sleep in my eyes until all I see is an ominous black.
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Closing the door behind her. She goes to her balcony, staring at the beautiful dark night.
Sighing, combing her raven hair with her hand. What happened at dinner bothered her a bit, especially on Inuyasha's behavior. Ever since their encounter in her room, he has been acting very strange lately. He grows agitated easily than usual. He seems to want to push everyone away like when he excused himself in dinner. The food was just served then all of a sudden he stuffed his food in his mouth then went off. She doesn't know where he is right now. All she knows is that, he seems to be angry at something or rather someone.
Me
Sighing, she walked to the bathroom to change into her night gown. Once she's changed she went to her bed then closing her eyes as she falls to sleep.
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Next Day
Kagome feels the sunlight hitting her closed eyes then slowly opens them. She sat up then stretched as she yawn.
Tiredly she got up from bed then took a cold bath. She walked to her closet as she dries up her hair with a towel. She picks a casual brown mini dress that reaches her knees. It has a beautiful embroidery of flowers and sun design with satin inlays. Then she puts on black boots that's just above her ankles. She goes to her dresser and continue to rub her hair with the towel then moments later she combs her raven locks, looking at her reflection.
Flashback
"You're a beautiful Kagome and a lot of guys has been trying to court you but you always turn them down, what's wrong with you! Don't you want to have someone with you in the rest of your life! What's so wrong about that?", her friend Sango, who is sitting beside her in the hillside of their Kingdom, bursting out questions in one breath.
Kagome giggled, seeing her panting. She patted her friend's back, looking at her with a smile.
"I guess having someone isn't that bad, especially if that person is the right one in his own way and I could be happy with him. But being with someone will not be the ONLY thing that would MAKE a person HAPPY. I mean there are other things…."
Sango quirked a brow
"Oh yeah? Like what?", Kagome thought of it for a second, looking at the sky. Deep in thought.
"The simple things, eating a delicious meal, being with my family, rule my Kingdom, that my people will be happy and safe, and hanging out with my bestfriend", Kagome put an arm on Sango's shoulders, grinning. Sango laughed a bit.
"I guess you're right……", Kagome nodded, turning her head to the clear blue sky. The summer breeze passing her face as it blows a bit of hair. She sighs in content.
This is peace…….
"Yeah…..I'm right……."
End of Flashback
Why can't this be happening to Sango? She's the one who wants to have a man in her life, she thought, grumbling of her luck. She wanted to be free again, going back to things were. Managing her Kingdom and being with her family and friends. She doesn't want a marriage life. She doesn't want this kind of love.
She doesn't want Inuyasha
She paused at the thought. Doesn't she? What does she want from this man anyway? He's not really a guy that every girl dreamed about, he has some qualities but he rarely shows them at all.
Qualities? Like what?
She shook her head, ending the thought. She stopped combing her hair and this time she's letting her hair down.
She heard someone knocking the door. She stood up and walked towards the door, opening it and saw none other than Jaken, the only thing she knows about this short old man, who looks like a toad, is that he's a loyal servant to Sesshomaru and has been in the Inutaisho legacy since Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were babies.
She looked down on the toad-man for he is about just the height on her waist.
"What can I do for you Jaken?", she asked politely
"The Queen and Lord Sesshomaru have ordered me to teach you about the History and Legacy of this Kingdom and the great Inutaisho Family", he was more like announcing than just saying it.
"Oh? And why is that?", he let out a groan. He seems to be annoyed with her.
"As future Queen of this Kingdom you must know the ways and law of this Kingdom. Thus we must start by educating you about their History and how these customs come to pass since generations ", Kagome just stayed silent. Letting his words sink in to her brain.
"Don't you want to be a great ruler for this Kingdom?", he asked impatiently, tapping his foot. She sighed.
"I guess you're right. Ok, when do I start?"
"Right now!"
"Wha-", he pulled Kagome to the hallways until they reached the library. Jaken let go of her hand leaving her eyes to wander around the HUGE library. Jaken, ranting, walked to a certain bookshelf to find the books that he needed to teach the future Queen of the Kingdom.
Kagome is in awe when she sees the library. It's two storeys high, the windows are made of glass with various colors and designs. There are pillars in every corner. Not to mention a THOUSAND books or even more. Then she remembered why she is here, to learn about the Inutaisho Kingdom. How to learn their custom. How to rule this Kingdom.
OH GOD! I'm going to be the next Queen of the Inutaisho Kingdom!
Her mind screamed, reality hitting her. Realizing why she's really here. To rule this Kingdom. Queen of this Kingdom. To be the King's wife.
Inuyasha's wife!
She smacked her forehead.
What am I going to do?, she thought rubbing her head.
"Is there something wrong with the princess?"
Kagome turned around to see Sesshomaru, Inuyasha's older brother and the first heir of the throne. He has silverish long hair that flows straight down his back with golden-amber eyes. He has an armodillo rim-like piece around his left shoulder and going out onto his upper torso. His Kimono is mostly white with a red honeycomb and flower crest at the collar, sleeves, and shoulder, most likely the crest of his family clan. He wears a type of traditional flowing Japanese pants, which are gathered at the ankles producing the "ballooning" effect. His footwear are flat pointed ankle-high boots.
"Princess?", he asked again. Snapping out of her thoughts, she composed herself.
"Please, just call me Kagome", she said in a friendly manner. She never did despise the man before her. She has an amount of respect for him, she has heard quite a lot about him than his younger brother.
Probably why there's a gap between the brothers, she thought.
"Ah…..", was all he said then everything went quiet, Kagome feels a bit nervous.
"So what brings you here Sesshomaru-sama?", Kagome asked.
"I came here to check on you, have you started your lecture with Jaken", speaking of the devil, Jaken emerged from the deep maze of the bookshelves.
"Ah! Sesshomaru-sama! What brings you here? I was just about to give Lady Kagome her lecture for today", said his minion as he brought 5 books with him. Kagome looked at the books and rolled her eyes. Knowing that it's gonna be a long day.
"Ugh…", she muttered under her breath.
"Well after you have given her lecture she can rest after lunch", said Sesshomaru. Kagome's eyes widen.
"The whole morning?", she wasn't aware that she was saying that outloud until the two men looked at her with a questioning. She just smiled sheepishly. She might aswell get this over with so hopefully she could finish earlier.
"Well lets get started with my lecture, Jaken?", she turned to Jaken who had a baffled look on his face then he realized what he was supposed to do. He excused himself as he set up the table for the lesson. Kagome turned to Sesshomaru who nodded with a satisfied look on his face. She smiled at him. He then left.
She let out a breath.
She walked on the table where Jaken placed the books he has chosen. She reads the titles of the 5 books.
The war between the Western and the Eastern lands.
Inu no Taishou's reign as Taiyoukai.
The laws of the InuTaisho Kingdom
Etiquette of the Royal Family and Nobles
The Lands of the InuTaisho Kingdom
Well this could be a bit interesting……, she thought as she listens to Jaken discussing about the Lord Inu no Taishou as a Taiyoukai.
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At Lunch
"Where's Kagome?", Inuyasha asked, while eating his teriyaki. Noticing that his fiancée isn't around in the table. Sesshomaru answered him.
"She's in the library with Jaken, giving her a lecture about our Kingdom and laws as Queen", Inuyasha is a bit shock at the information he received. He nodded then just continued eating.
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"Kagome? Kagome! KAGOME WAKE UP!"
"Huh? Wha? Oh! Lord Inu no Taishou defeated the deadly Ryukotsusei by using his fangs. He sealed him away.", Kagome babbled. Jaken rubbed his head, feeling a headache coming on.
"You're lecture is done for today Kagome, you can go and rest", said Jaken then cleaned the table and put the books back in place. Kagome beamed then left the library then went to her room.
She's still feeling weary from her lecture with Jaken so she decided to go to her room and nap. Right after making herself a snack so she proceeded herself to the kitchen.
She was first not allowed to get in the kitchen since only the servants are allowed and no one from royalty has ever went in the kitchen before. She just ignored them and proceeded to look around for ingredients to make herself a sandwich. She got mayonnaise, 2 slices of bread, lettuce, tomatoes, and buttered chicken. Making a chicken sandwich. She took a bite and was happy that it eat tastes good. She continued eating it as she walks to her room.
Her chicken sandwich was gone once she appeared in front of her door. She opened it, she was about to jumped down on the bed when she heard some noises outside. Sounds like a fight….. Indeed it is as she went to her balcony to check what's the ruckus, she saw Kouga and Inuyasha sparring. It seems to be that Inuyasha has the upper-hand. Inuyasha saw Kagome on her balcony, finding and opening from Kouga, he spot one than gave Kouga a punch on the gut then kicked his chin as Kouga fell to the floor, a bit unconscious. Inuyasha leaped up from his spot to Kagome's balcony which surprised her. I never knew he could do that….amazing!, she thought in awe on Inuyasha's physical strength.
"Hi Inuyasha!", she said smiling at him
"Hey…", he grumbled
"Umm…if you're wondering why I didn't join lunch with you guys its bec-"
"I know why you weren't there, Sesshomaru told me and it's not like I was wondering where you were", he denied that last statement, he just looked down not wanting her to see the blush on his face.
"Oh….I see….", she looked down on her balcony and saw Kouga still lying on the ground.
"I think you should go down and check on Kouga, he might be unconscious for a long while thanks to what you did to him", Inuyasha smirked
"Keh! See ya wench!", he said then leaped down to where Kouga is at.
He carried Kouga on his back then went inside the castle not after taking one look on Kagome but she wasn't there on the balcony anymore. He frowned.
"Keh!" He walks back in the castle.
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