Chapter 9 Sesshomaru's Visit
A few days later the group was back to their normal schedule, searching for Narraku and jewel shards.
"Kagome, where did the demon with the jewel shard go?" Asked Inuyasha. He turned to face her but she was gone. "Kagome! Not again!" exasperated he turned to Sango and Miroku who in reply pointed to their left. "When is she going to learn not to go after demons alone?" Since her demon side had been revealed Kagome had been going off alone, after demons causing Inuyasha much worry. He didn't want anything to happen to her, but she didn't seem to understand why he got so mad when she ran off alone.
Inuyasha raced in the direction Kagome supposedly went. Sango and Miroku followed not far behind on Kirara. By the time they found her Kagome had already disposed of the demon. It was lying dead on the ground with her leaning over it. She reached out and pulled a lone shard from the demon's neck.
"Kagome!" Yelled Inuyasha stepping through the brush to get to her, "What did I tell you about going after demons alone? You could get hurt!"
"I know…but I'm fine! This demon barely put up a fight! He was a piece of cake!" Said Kagome trying to justify her actions.
"I don't care! I couldn't live with myself if you had gotten hurt again! Promise me you will never run after a demon on your own again."
"But…" Kagome started.
"No." he said placing a clawed finger open her open mouth. "I want you to promise me. Tell me you will never go after a demon without me there with you."
Kagome sighed deeply before replying, "Okay. Fine, I promise."
"Thank you." Inuyasha said feeling relieved. Maybe this time she would listen to him.
"Um…Guys? I hate to break up such a heartfelt moment but now that the shard is in Kagome's possession, could we please head back now?" Wondered Miroku.
"Sure." Said Kagome just noticing him and Sango for the first time. She placed the shard in the jar and they turned back to the village.
After a few minutes of walking Kagome glanced behind her at the pair of humans flying just above. Sango seemed to be laughing at something Miroku said then suddenly stops and blushes.
"Would you look at that?" Said Kagome forming a grin on her face.
"Look at what?" Asks Inuyasha oblivious as to what's going on around him.
"Behind us. Miroku and Sango." Kagome said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"Yeah so? She was just laughing and smiling at him." Inuyasha shook his head. "Nothing out of the ordinary about that."
"Never mind, forget it." She said sighing. "You're so dense anyway." She then mumbled.
"What'd you just say?"
"Nothing," she said quickening her pace.
"Hey! Don't walk away from me!" He said running after her. "I'm not done with you yet!"
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Miroku and Sango
"I know! It's so cute how much he cares for her!" Laughed Sango.
"I agree. You know Sango you look so beautiful when you laugh."
"Oh…Why thank you." Said Sango blushing.
But of course the moment didn't last long because Miroku couldn't control his wondering hand. Immediately Sango's hand flew out slapping him square on the cheek. A bright red handprint remained on his face.
A few minutes late they met Inuyasha and Kagome back at the village. "Well that didn't last long." Commented Kagome to Inuyasha.
"He can't go five minutes without feeling her up. Once a lecher always a lecher." Inuyasha replied casually.
"Inuyasha," Came a gruff voice from behind him. The look on Miroku and Sango's faces told him he was not going to like who he saw standing behind him. He turned to face the voice that belonged to none other than Sesshomaru.
"What do you want?" Spat Inuyasha. What was his brother doing here? Was this how he planned to steal Tetusaiga?
"That hurts little brother." Frowned Sesshomaru placing a clawed hand over his heart, "Can't a loving brother like me come and spend some quality time with his younger half brother?"
"No. Not you Sesshomaru." Inuyasha crossed his arms over his chest and added. "Tell us why you're really here." Inuyasha remained firm.
"Well then. There is no point in beating around the bush anymore. I'll just get right down to the point. I need Kagome to watch Rin for me for a couple of days." Sesshomaru stated, like it was a simple request.
"No way! She's not going anywhere with you. Go find somebody else." Challenged Inuyasha. Like hell was he going to trust Kagome in the care of his brother! It's not like they had ever been close or anything. Knowing Sesshomaru he was probably planning to use Kagome to get to him.
"No! Rin wants her! If you will not let her come with me I will take her by force." He placed a clawed hand on his weapon.
"You wouldn't dare!" Growled Inuyasha, also placing his hand over his weapon.
"Hold it you two. Before you start fight, Sesshomaru tell me why you need my services." Said Kagome stepping between the two inu youkai and placing a hand delicate on Inuyasha's.
"I have important business to take care of and I can't have Rin getting into trouble. I wouldn't be able to keep my eye on her as much as I'd like to during this time. That's where you come in. You will watch her when I can't be there to protect her. You are after all no longer pure human." Sesshomaru said with disgust as if he was trying to say something without really saying it.
"Well then, I except." She said grinning.
"No. Absolutely not." Countered Inuyasha. Big Mistake their buddy.
"Why? I don't see any harm in babysitting Rin!" Kagome protested to Inuyasha.
"He's probably lying! HE just wants to get his hands on Tetsusaiga!" Hypothesized Inuyasha his eyes flashing a deep red.
"I don't think so! I'm helping him and you can't stop me! When do you need me?" She asked turnning her attention to Sesshomaru.
"I'm leaving today so if you'll come with me now?" He proposed to the female Hanyou.
"Sure!" Kagome quickly agreed.
"No!" Screamed Inuyasha unsheathing Tetusaiga.
"Sit Boy!" Kagome shouted stopping him.
"Oomph!" Inuyasha suddenly met his good old friend Mr. Dirt.
"Lead the way Sesshomaru. Inuyasha won't stay down for long." Kagome said.
Sesshomaru ran off toward his palace. He had inherited it and the land around it from his father. He noticed that Kagome was not far behind him. She managed to keep up with him pretty well. This impressed him. Not many demons could. When they reached his home he spoke to her. "There is something I didn't want to tell you in front of Inuyasha. You will be coming with me on the journey."
"What? No I can't." Kagome protested his decision.
"You will. I would feel better if Rin is somewhere where I can easily get to her. When I am not around you will keep an eye on her. If something happens to her I will hold you responsible. You are to be her caretaker for the time being I will not take no for an answer! We leave in an hour. I will take you to Rin." 'That strange man was right! If I play on her naïveté and ask her to watch Rin he said she would no doubt come with me! I didn't believe him at first! Of course as a price for helping me he wants this woman. Why? I do not know. Oh well as long as I get Tetsusaiga I don't really care!' He thought.
Kagome followed Sesshomaru into his massive home admiring its size and beauty.
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Kaede's Hut
Inuyasha, do you think it was a good idea to let her go with him?" Asked Sango.
"No. That's why I'm going after them." Inuyasha's mind was set nothing could change it. He was going to get Kagome back. She needed to think before she did stuff like this! Not all people could be trusted! And his brother was one of those people! He thought she knew that by now!
"Then I'll go with you." Said Sango grabbing her boomerang bone.
"I'll go too." Said Miroku.
"Don't forget about me!" Added little Shippo.
"No. You all need to stay here. This is between me and my brother." He ran out of the hut not waiting for them to reply or giving them a chance to follow him. 'Kagome! You Baka!' he thought, 'What have you gotten yourself into this time?' Sniffing the air he followed Kagome's scent, straight to Sesshomaru's palace, which should also be his. But he didn't want it. It meant nothing to him. He never knew his father anyway.
Inuyasha was determined to get Kagome back, even if it meant killing his older brother in the process. He would do what he thought he had to do. He didn't care what the cost was as long as Kagome was returned to him unharmed.
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Exactly one hour later, Kagome, Rin, Sesshomaru, and Janken were on their way. Where or why they were going Kagome had no idea. Another question that seemed to be nagging at her was why Sesshomaru had chose her to watch Rin. Of all the people he could have chosen he came directly to her. Why? Did he think she was trustworthy enough to or was their some other reason behind it? One thing was for sure, she was going to find out why. Until then she followed behind Lord Sesshomaru in silence.
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