NoLabel: Yes, I've changed my screen name.... again...
HiraikotsuSlinger: Actually, I like this NoLabel thing you've got going on.
NL: Thanks, Rici-chan!
HS: No problem!
NL: By the way, it's great to have you joining us today!
HS: It's a pleasure to be here!
Inuyasha: Can we get going with the damn chapter?!
Kagome: Inuyasha! Chill! Be nice to our guest or I'll have to sit you!
*thump*
Kagome: Oops, too late... ^-^'''
Inuyasha: (inaudible mumbling) ....damn....freakin' bi.....grrrrrrrr....once I....I'm gonna....
NL & HS: Heheheh! ^-^ ^-^
Sango: But I do sort of agree with Inuyasha. Can we please get started? We're all
getting a bit restless.
NL: Okay, well, this is the next chapter of Namida no Ame, and for all of you who were
wondering why the hell Kagome could smell Sesshy-sama, this is where you find out.
HS: Hey, Angie, in your summary for your other fic, Finally, you said that it was Sess/Kag,
Mir/San, and Inu/OC. Who's the OC?
NL: (blushes) Well... that's another secret that will be revealed in the next chapter.
HS: Why are you blushing?
NL: (blush deepens) Rici! Drop it!
HS: OOOOOOO!! I get it now!!!
NL: What?
HS: YOU'RE gonna be the new character!!!
NL: (runs over and clamps hand down on HS's mouth) Shut up!!!
Inuyasha: (blushes) What?!
NL: (grins sheepishly) Ehehehe...?! Well, (clears throat) here's the next chapter of
Namida no Ame. Oh, and I decided to change the title of the chapter.
Chapter Four
Explanations
"What's your idea, Sesshou-... my Lord?" Kagome corrected herself.
Sesshoumaru looked up trying to hide his shock. 'She... Why did she just... Oh,
this isn't good...' Sesshoumaru turned and cleared his throat, trying to prevent a blush
from crawling up his face. "Well, ano..."
Kagome almost wanted to cover her nose as the strange scent of jasmine and
sugar spiked. It smelled so good, but it was almost overwhelming. "My Lord, please,
speak up. I can't hear you."
Sesshoumaru about fell over. Every time she said "My Lord," he wanted to turn
around and slap her. 'I hate it when she calls me that. I like it better when she talks to
me as if she were my equal.' He turned around and looked at her. She'd dropped to her
knees and was bowing at his feet. "Kagome, stand."
Kagome opened her eyes in shock. 'He... he said my name...' She looked up as
she stood. She was at least a head and a half shorter than the taiyoukai before her. She
gulped and said, "Hai, my Lord?" She swore she saw the slightest flinch cross his face
before he spoke.
"You will not address me as 'my Lord.' From now on, you will call me either
Sesshoumaru or Sesshoumaru-sama. Is that understood?" He wanted to slap himself.
'You're acting so stupid.'
Kagome fluffed up like an angry chicken, her chest puffed out and her face slightly
flushed. "I'll call you whatever I want to, Buster!" To emphasize this, she poked his chest,
which was uncovered by chest plates and armor. 'Wow... His chest is so hard.' She was
amazed at how tough the body beneath the clothes was, she poked it over and over until
the owner cleared his throat. She retracted her finger and apologized. "Gomen,
Sesshoumaru."
"It's not a problem," he replied, allowing her a quick, true smirk. His face grew
serious. "Now, to the question you asked earlier. There is a theory, but I would rather go
to the Tree of Knowledge to confirm this assumption. Follow me." And with a swish of
cloth, the Great Demon left the room, leaving a stunned Kagome.
'What is he talking about?'
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Inuyasha ran faster as the scent of his brother and Kagome magnified. 'They were
here a few days ago. Damn! I'm not fast enough! Especially since I have to go slow so
that the humans are able to keep up!' He needed Kagome's ability. They'd past at least
fifteen demons and decided not to fight them because if they had jewel shards, no one
would be able to pick them up.
Inuyasha suddenly skidded to a halt. He sniffed around and tried to determine
which direction they went. Their trail seemed to disappear into thin air. He about hit
himself. 'Duh! Sesshoumaru can pretty much fly! How could I be so stupid! Damn you,
Sesshoumaru.'
Sango, Miroku, Shippou, and Kirara finally caught up to the hanyou and grabbed
him before he took off again.
"Inuyasha, let's rest! You can't keep this pace up! It's gonna kill you!" Miroku said
as he fought to restrain the half-demon.
The teenage demon finally gave up with a "Feh," and sat down as the rest of the
gang set out to find firewood.
************************************************************************
Kagome sat in front of Sesshoumaru while they rode on his demon pet towards the
middle of a deep forest. She remembered why they had left Rin and Jaken behind at the
castle. ' "To make sure that they aren't injured while we're away." Yeah, I remember...
It's just kind of uncomfortable being this close to Sesshoumaru while we're all alone.'
Suddenly, she caught the scent that'd been haunting her mind since she'd first smelled it.
'Man, what is up with this?! I can barely stand it!'
"Don't worry, Kagome. We'll find out what is going on as soon as we reach our
destination." Sesshoumaru turned a very light shade of pink as he remembered what
Kagome had thought. 'She's uncomfortable, is she? Hmmm... maybe the only reason is
because she can smell the changes in my scent. We've got to get to the bottom of this.'
He unconsciously tightened his grip around Kagome's waist, causing her to gasp and touch
his arm.
'What's he doing?!'
"What do you mean, what am I doing?"
"Um..." She looked down, and shook her head. "Never mind."
Sesshoumaru shrugged his shoulders and looked forward. 'Finally!' They had
reached the Tree of Ultimate Knowledge. "We're here, Kagome."
They landed lightly and Kagome jumped off right away, but was gathered back up
by Sesshoumaru's arm. "Don't wander off. You don't know what's out here."
Kagome nodded. "Whatever you say, my Lo-... Sesshoumaru."
Sesshoumaru almost smiled, but kept his emotions to himself. 'Damn it,
Sesshoumaru. Get yourself together! You should be able to control how you feel! What is
it about this miko that's preventing you from doing that?!'
"Ah, Sesshoumaru-sama. It's a pleasure to see you. What would you like to know
about, my Lord?" the demonic tree spoke.
"Eep!" Kagome squeaked and turned around into Sesshoumaru's arms. 'Uh-oh...'
she thought as she looked up. The taiyoukai was looking down at her with amusement in
his eyes. "Eh-heh... Sorry, it's just I've never heard a tree talk."
"Typical for a first-time visitor to me," the Tree acknowledged again. "Anyway,
what was it that you wanted to know, Sesshoumaru-sama?"
"Lately, this human miko, Higurashi Kagome, has been able to detect the changes
in my scent. Being as there are no demonic traits in this human girl, there was only one
deduction that I could think of. I was wondering if I was correct."
"Well, if you were thinking that the only way she could smell the changes in your
emotions is if you two were destined to be as one, then yes, Sesshoumaru- sama, you
were correct."
"As one?" Kagome asked with a puzzled expression that Sesshoumaru found cute.
"To be together for the rest of eternity. You're souls are somehow bonded by an
unknown force. It seems that you are betrothed."
"Perhaps it is the gods doing themselves?" Sesshoumaru suggested.
The Tree's boughs moved slightly as if the entire being nodded. "It's possible."
Sesshoumaru bowed and glared at Kagome to do the same. "Thank you, my
friend. You have calmed the miko's thoughts and allowed her to understand these new
abilities."
Kagome silently fumed. 'Do you have to refer to me as "the miko" all the time?!'
Sesshoumaru nodded, causing Kagome to huff while turning her head away from them.
As the taiyoukai rose, he wrapped an arm around Kagome's waist to bring her up
with him. "Come, miko-sama. We must be leaving. Until next time, my old friend."
"I shall await your next sojourn," the Tree of Knowledge replied as he watched the
couple-to-be walk away.
***************************************************************************
NL: And so the mystery of the smelling is solved!!
HS: Hey, pretty good chapter, NL!
NL: Thanks! Anywayz, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, and I hope that it answered some questions that most of you had. Oh, and sorry about the long wait. You know how school is.
Kagome: Tell me about it!
NL: Well, here is the preview, the recommendation, and the review responses.
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PREVIEW: Chapter Five, Bathing Together?!
Hehehe, this is gonna be sorta slightly citrus-y, but I'm not sure how much it's gonna be. Ya know? When Sesshoumaru and Kagome come "home", Sesshoumaru decides that it's time for her to take a bath. And of course, what would a bath be without a little spying? And what will Kagome do when someone joins her?!
RECOMMENDATION: (on MediaMiner.Org) You Don't Know What You Have 'Till It's Gone, by Striking Falcon
This is yet another Sess/Kag fic, but I'm warning you, it's extremely frustrating at the end. It's another Sess-kidnaps-Kag, but it's pretty damn interesting. Sesshoumaru hates having her around the castle at first, but then she grows on him as time passes. But Kagome is having difficulty deciding between the two Inu Bros. I mean, who wouldn't?! Just check it out!
REVIEW RESPONSES:
Sunstar-1217: Hey, thanks for the review. I hope that I answered your question in this chapter! But don't stop readin' at this chapter. I've got a few suprises for some future ones... =^-^=
blue moon girl: Thanks! Hey, you gave me some MAJOR inspiration!!! Thanks!!! I'll be sure to include that in a future chapter, and I'll give credit to you! Keep readin'!
HiraikotsuSlinger: You guessed it, Rici!! That WAS the kimono! And thanks for reviewing as always!! You're my most loyal reader and reviewer! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Laterz!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------
NL: Well, that's all! Stay tuned for the next chapter! Oh, and I have some pics that I've drawn, so if you wanna see them, leave your e-mail in your review and what scenes you wanna see and I'll send it to you. And if I haven't drawn it, I will inevitably. I get really bored in English. Laterz! Ja matte ne, minna!
HiraikotsuSlinger: Actually, I like this NoLabel thing you've got going on.
NL: Thanks, Rici-chan!
HS: No problem!
NL: By the way, it's great to have you joining us today!
HS: It's a pleasure to be here!
Inuyasha: Can we get going with the damn chapter?!
Kagome: Inuyasha! Chill! Be nice to our guest or I'll have to sit you!
*thump*
Kagome: Oops, too late... ^-^'''
Inuyasha: (inaudible mumbling) ....damn....freakin' bi.....grrrrrrrr....once I....I'm gonna....
NL & HS: Heheheh! ^-^ ^-^
Sango: But I do sort of agree with Inuyasha. Can we please get started? We're all
getting a bit restless.
NL: Okay, well, this is the next chapter of Namida no Ame, and for all of you who were
wondering why the hell Kagome could smell Sesshy-sama, this is where you find out.
HS: Hey, Angie, in your summary for your other fic, Finally, you said that it was Sess/Kag,
Mir/San, and Inu/OC. Who's the OC?
NL: (blushes) Well... that's another secret that will be revealed in the next chapter.
HS: Why are you blushing?
NL: (blush deepens) Rici! Drop it!
HS: OOOOOOO!! I get it now!!!
NL: What?
HS: YOU'RE gonna be the new character!!!
NL: (runs over and clamps hand down on HS's mouth) Shut up!!!
Inuyasha: (blushes) What?!
NL: (grins sheepishly) Ehehehe...?! Well, (clears throat) here's the next chapter of
Namida no Ame. Oh, and I decided to change the title of the chapter.
Chapter Four
Explanations
"What's your idea, Sesshou-... my Lord?" Kagome corrected herself.
Sesshoumaru looked up trying to hide his shock. 'She... Why did she just... Oh,
this isn't good...' Sesshoumaru turned and cleared his throat, trying to prevent a blush
from crawling up his face. "Well, ano..."
Kagome almost wanted to cover her nose as the strange scent of jasmine and
sugar spiked. It smelled so good, but it was almost overwhelming. "My Lord, please,
speak up. I can't hear you."
Sesshoumaru about fell over. Every time she said "My Lord," he wanted to turn
around and slap her. 'I hate it when she calls me that. I like it better when she talks to
me as if she were my equal.' He turned around and looked at her. She'd dropped to her
knees and was bowing at his feet. "Kagome, stand."
Kagome opened her eyes in shock. 'He... he said my name...' She looked up as
she stood. She was at least a head and a half shorter than the taiyoukai before her. She
gulped and said, "Hai, my Lord?" She swore she saw the slightest flinch cross his face
before he spoke.
"You will not address me as 'my Lord.' From now on, you will call me either
Sesshoumaru or Sesshoumaru-sama. Is that understood?" He wanted to slap himself.
'You're acting so stupid.'
Kagome fluffed up like an angry chicken, her chest puffed out and her face slightly
flushed. "I'll call you whatever I want to, Buster!" To emphasize this, she poked his chest,
which was uncovered by chest plates and armor. 'Wow... His chest is so hard.' She was
amazed at how tough the body beneath the clothes was, she poked it over and over until
the owner cleared his throat. She retracted her finger and apologized. "Gomen,
Sesshoumaru."
"It's not a problem," he replied, allowing her a quick, true smirk. His face grew
serious. "Now, to the question you asked earlier. There is a theory, but I would rather go
to the Tree of Knowledge to confirm this assumption. Follow me." And with a swish of
cloth, the Great Demon left the room, leaving a stunned Kagome.
'What is he talking about?'
************************************************************************
Inuyasha ran faster as the scent of his brother and Kagome magnified. 'They were
here a few days ago. Damn! I'm not fast enough! Especially since I have to go slow so
that the humans are able to keep up!' He needed Kagome's ability. They'd past at least
fifteen demons and decided not to fight them because if they had jewel shards, no one
would be able to pick them up.
Inuyasha suddenly skidded to a halt. He sniffed around and tried to determine
which direction they went. Their trail seemed to disappear into thin air. He about hit
himself. 'Duh! Sesshoumaru can pretty much fly! How could I be so stupid! Damn you,
Sesshoumaru.'
Sango, Miroku, Shippou, and Kirara finally caught up to the hanyou and grabbed
him before he took off again.
"Inuyasha, let's rest! You can't keep this pace up! It's gonna kill you!" Miroku said
as he fought to restrain the half-demon.
The teenage demon finally gave up with a "Feh," and sat down as the rest of the
gang set out to find firewood.
************************************************************************
Kagome sat in front of Sesshoumaru while they rode on his demon pet towards the
middle of a deep forest. She remembered why they had left Rin and Jaken behind at the
castle. ' "To make sure that they aren't injured while we're away." Yeah, I remember...
It's just kind of uncomfortable being this close to Sesshoumaru while we're all alone.'
Suddenly, she caught the scent that'd been haunting her mind since she'd first smelled it.
'Man, what is up with this?! I can barely stand it!'
"Don't worry, Kagome. We'll find out what is going on as soon as we reach our
destination." Sesshoumaru turned a very light shade of pink as he remembered what
Kagome had thought. 'She's uncomfortable, is she? Hmmm... maybe the only reason is
because she can smell the changes in my scent. We've got to get to the bottom of this.'
He unconsciously tightened his grip around Kagome's waist, causing her to gasp and touch
his arm.
'What's he doing?!'
"What do you mean, what am I doing?"
"Um..." She looked down, and shook her head. "Never mind."
Sesshoumaru shrugged his shoulders and looked forward. 'Finally!' They had
reached the Tree of Ultimate Knowledge. "We're here, Kagome."
They landed lightly and Kagome jumped off right away, but was gathered back up
by Sesshoumaru's arm. "Don't wander off. You don't know what's out here."
Kagome nodded. "Whatever you say, my Lo-... Sesshoumaru."
Sesshoumaru almost smiled, but kept his emotions to himself. 'Damn it,
Sesshoumaru. Get yourself together! You should be able to control how you feel! What is
it about this miko that's preventing you from doing that?!'
"Ah, Sesshoumaru-sama. It's a pleasure to see you. What would you like to know
about, my Lord?" the demonic tree spoke.
"Eep!" Kagome squeaked and turned around into Sesshoumaru's arms. 'Uh-oh...'
she thought as she looked up. The taiyoukai was looking down at her with amusement in
his eyes. "Eh-heh... Sorry, it's just I've never heard a tree talk."
"Typical for a first-time visitor to me," the Tree acknowledged again. "Anyway,
what was it that you wanted to know, Sesshoumaru-sama?"
"Lately, this human miko, Higurashi Kagome, has been able to detect the changes
in my scent. Being as there are no demonic traits in this human girl, there was only one
deduction that I could think of. I was wondering if I was correct."
"Well, if you were thinking that the only way she could smell the changes in your
emotions is if you two were destined to be as one, then yes, Sesshoumaru- sama, you
were correct."
"As one?" Kagome asked with a puzzled expression that Sesshoumaru found cute.
"To be together for the rest of eternity. You're souls are somehow bonded by an
unknown force. It seems that you are betrothed."
"Perhaps it is the gods doing themselves?" Sesshoumaru suggested.
The Tree's boughs moved slightly as if the entire being nodded. "It's possible."
Sesshoumaru bowed and glared at Kagome to do the same. "Thank you, my
friend. You have calmed the miko's thoughts and allowed her to understand these new
abilities."
Kagome silently fumed. 'Do you have to refer to me as "the miko" all the time?!'
Sesshoumaru nodded, causing Kagome to huff while turning her head away from them.
As the taiyoukai rose, he wrapped an arm around Kagome's waist to bring her up
with him. "Come, miko-sama. We must be leaving. Until next time, my old friend."
"I shall await your next sojourn," the Tree of Knowledge replied as he watched the
couple-to-be walk away.
***************************************************************************
NL: And so the mystery of the smelling is solved!!
HS: Hey, pretty good chapter, NL!
NL: Thanks! Anywayz, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, and I hope that it answered some questions that most of you had. Oh, and sorry about the long wait. You know how school is.
Kagome: Tell me about it!
NL: Well, here is the preview, the recommendation, and the review responses.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------
PREVIEW: Chapter Five, Bathing Together?!
Hehehe, this is gonna be sorta slightly citrus-y, but I'm not sure how much it's gonna be. Ya know? When Sesshoumaru and Kagome come "home", Sesshoumaru decides that it's time for her to take a bath. And of course, what would a bath be without a little spying? And what will Kagome do when someone joins her?!
RECOMMENDATION: (on MediaMiner.Org) You Don't Know What You Have 'Till It's Gone, by Striking Falcon
This is yet another Sess/Kag fic, but I'm warning you, it's extremely frustrating at the end. It's another Sess-kidnaps-Kag, but it's pretty damn interesting. Sesshoumaru hates having her around the castle at first, but then she grows on him as time passes. But Kagome is having difficulty deciding between the two Inu Bros. I mean, who wouldn't?! Just check it out!
REVIEW RESPONSES:
Sunstar-1217: Hey, thanks for the review. I hope that I answered your question in this chapter! But don't stop readin' at this chapter. I've got a few suprises for some future ones... =^-^=
blue moon girl: Thanks! Hey, you gave me some MAJOR inspiration!!! Thanks!!! I'll be sure to include that in a future chapter, and I'll give credit to you! Keep readin'!
HiraikotsuSlinger: You guessed it, Rici!! That WAS the kimono! And thanks for reviewing as always!! You're my most loyal reader and reviewer! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Laterz!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------
NL: Well, that's all! Stay tuned for the next chapter! Oh, and I have some pics that I've drawn, so if you wanna see them, leave your e-mail in your review and what scenes you wanna see and I'll send it to you. And if I haven't drawn it, I will inevitably. I get really bored in English. Laterz! Ja matte ne, minna!
