Hello! I didn't get many reviews for chapter 9, but it was probably because the chapter was meaningless and short. But this chapter is packed with action, drama, and maybe a little dark. Love you guys! -hugs you all- Thanks to all of the reviewers. most of you liked last chapter and thought it was funny. I was trying to lighten the mood, because it gets serious in this chapter. hope you like it and DON'T forget to review or great evil lollipops will attack you -laughs creepily-
Disclaimer- mumbles quietly under breath
Inu- Huh?
Sessho- . . .
me- murmers louder, but incorherently
Inu- What?
Sessho- hmmm. . .
me- I said I didn't own you! Stupid dog -smashes old keyboard over his head-
Sessho- I saw that contraption behind your back.
me- oh you were checking me out again, huh?
Sessho- no, I just noticed that there was a piece of that "toilet paper" coming out of your skirt
me- O.o oh -whispers to you- but notice that he didn't deny looking at me earlier
Sessho- -rolls eyes-
Inu- uhhhh... That's almost as bad as the "sit" command
Me- Can I try again? -smiles evilly-
Sessho- Allow me to assist you -moves toward Inu, drawing Tokijin-
-You watch as Inuyasha gets beat (yet again) by Sesshomaru.-
ch9 Unforgivable Actions
After she ate most of the food on her plate, she noticed Sesshomaru and Rin, along with many appalled servants, were staring at her. Blushing at her bad manners, she looked down at her tray. Sesshomaru turned away and walked out of the room.
Rin smiled at the miko and said, "Would you like to come into the gardens and play, Kagome-chan?"
She nodded and stood. The little girl led her out into the hall and down a corridor. Kagome spotted the taiyoukai walk down the opposite way.
"Uh, Rin-chan? Where does that way lead to?"
The girl looked behind them and replied, "I don't know. I'm never allowed down there. Sesshomaru-sama is the only person that goes down there." Rin's voice fell down to a whisper, "There was a rumor going around saying that the lord keeps dead bodies in there and feeds on them. Another one said that he has an unknown concubine hidden down there."
Kagome gasped. "Do you know what a concubine is?"
Rin shook her head. "I've asked the servants and even Jaken-sama. He just said that I'm so ugly, I won't ever have to worry about becoming one."
Kagome laughed, "He did, did he? We'll just have to get revenge on him for saying you are ugly."
"But Kagome-chan, what's a concubine?"
The woman's eyes widened. "We'll leave that for another time."
They went through a set of doors that led outside. Kagome gasped at the sight before her. Orchids and lilies surrounded her. Roses of all colors covered bushes all around. Statues of what appeared to be inu-youkai were places every thirty feet or so with shrines that most likely held their remains.
'This is the most beautiful place I've ever seen in my whole life!' The miko walked up to the nearest monument and stared at it. This one did not have a shrine for the ashes. It looked exactly like Sesshomaru and Inuyasha at the same time. It had it's tail draped across both shoulders, not only one like her mate kept his. Looking down, she saw a name written in Kanji at the youkai's stone feet. "Inu no Taisho?" 'This is their father! I remember when I went into his grave. I only saw the skeleton of his demon form. This is what he looked like? Kagome studied his features. There was one stripe on either cheek like Inuyasha's demon side has and a Cresent moon identical to the elder brother's. Sesshomaru got the shape of his face from his father while Inuyasha got his nose and eyes. (A/N: I have the movie 3 now and their dad doesn't have a cresent moon from what i saw, but people like to think he does and so do I!)
"Kagome-chan! Come on let's play a game!"
She pulled her attention away from the former taiyoukai's face to the little tugging at her skirt. "What do you want to play?"
Rin thought for a minute. "I don't know any games other than tag. I play it with Jaken-sama sometimes, but when I tag him he doesn't run after me."
Kagome pictured in her mind the tiny toad demon running in fear from a little girl. "We can play hide and seek."
The girl's eyes widened and she asked, "How do you play that?"
She explained the new game to Rin and they decided Rin would go first. Kagome counted to twenty, peeking to see if Rin had stayed outside. No such luck. 'This is going to take a while.' She walked towards the nearest door, not noticing stone cold golden eyes followed her.
Kagome stepped inside and walked down the hallway towards the kitchens. That's when she remembered the place no one was allowed. 'Maybe . . . No! If Sesshomaru found out you were there, he'll get angry for sure. But what if it was just a look. I don't even have to enter any of the rooms down there. And it won't hurt if I just peek through a door. It's not like I'd be breaking anything.' Kagome chose to ignore the warning sirens wailing inside her head as she crept down the corridor. She turned the corner and saw three doors, one on each side and one door at the end of the hall (kinda reminds you of Beauty and the Beast huh? lol).
She crept up the hallway and slid the door to the side, surprised at how smoothly it glided. Kagome stepped in quietly and closed the door behind her. Expecting it to be dark she gasped when she saw the view infront of her. An unfinished statue of a woman . Cold eyes stared forward, arrogant was the only way Kagome could put the stance of the female. She had short hair, falling around her shoulders. Two stripes lined her face and her wrists. (guess who this is...) A small nose, pointed ears, and round eyes were all Kagome could tell of the head because the mouth and chin weren't finished yet. The kimono skirt she wore was rough, not yet smoothed down and detailed with patterns. Neither was a name plate at the youkai's feet.
Suddenly Kagome heard footsteps, the door behind her open and and then no movement at all.
"What the hell do you think you are doing here!" As she turned around, she saw Sesshomaru's angry face before he roughly pushed her to the floor. Luckily she caught her fall, bracing her hands behind her. Looking up at him in fear, she saw that he was kneeling down to her eye level. "How dare you think you can go where you please, human? Ignorant bitch, you should be beaten for trespassing into rooms you are not allowed in."
"Maybe if I knew what rooms I weren't allowed in, I wouldn't make the mistake of entering!" Kagome backfired. Sesshomaru placed his hand on her shoulder and forced her on her back, now directly ontop of her, leaning on his hand. His golden eyes bore into hers. The anger in his eyes flashed wildly. His head bent down and his lips crashed onto hers in a heated kiss. Kagome's eyes widened and so did Sesshomaru's. Staring into each other's eyes (almost cross eyed), the miko saw the anger disappate. His eyes closed and softened his kiss, making it more tender. No opened mouth, just the feel of her lips on his seemed to calm him.
Pulling away, the taiyoukai stood, staring down at Kagome, waiting for her to stand. She didn't. "What the heck was that all about?" She asked, more to herself than to her mate.
In a monotone, he replied, "It was either kill you or kiss you." His gaze turned to the statue infront of him. "This was my mother's bedchamber. She died in this room. I've never allowed anyother being here since. My father was too infatuated with that human wench to ever come to her room to mourn. She died giving birth to my sister, who was born dead. She didn't even get a name out of either of my parents' lips. When Mother passed, he wanted more children straight away. I don't suppose he even thought of her from the minute she died until he passed to the land of the dead himself," Sesshomaru said spitefully.
"Didn't they love eachother?"
Turning to Kagome, he replied, "They had an arranged marriage. They had little more than a friendship. Only twice did I see them show affection towards one another. The day my mother told my father she was expecting a pup again and when she went into labor. Since men are not allowed in the birthing room, that's the last time they ever spoke."
Kagome stared at him. "I'm sorry I trespassed. I understand how you feel. My father died of liver cancer. He drank sake and other drinks like it too much and his body couldn't handle it and eventually the liver shut down (i have NO idea what happened, but I needed to say something)."
He nodded. "You may enter this room whenever you please now that I've told you, but you are not allowed to bring anyother being in here. Not youkai or ningen. Understood?"
The young woman nodded. He motioned to the door, telling her to leave. She scurried out, closely followed by her mate. They walked side by side down the hall and once they were back out in the garden, they were approached by a guard.
"Sesshomaru-sama, your brother has been spotted near the walls of the castle. It appears that he is going to enter without your consent."
Just then Kagome saw a flash of red and white in the corner of her eye. She turned and gasped. There Inuyasha was, standing about a hundred feet from them, holding Rin by the Kimono.
"Give me Kagome, you bastard! Or the child dies."
'Oh Kami! What the heck is wrong with Inuyasha? He has never hurt a child.' Kagome yelled at the hanyou. "Don't do it, Inuyasha! Please don't hurt Rin. Be reasonable and put her down."
He snarled, "Then come with me, Kagome! That's the only way the kid will live." Before Sesshomaru could stop her, she ran straight to him. The half demon smiled and let go Rin, who stumbled away towards her lord.
Kagome slowed as she reached her former friend. Sesshomaru was starting to run towards them.
"How dare you threaten to kill a child!" As she continued to yell at him, Inuyasha's nose picked up a scent and his eyes bled red. "You stupid, bull-headed, son of a bitch! Si-" Suddenly, the miko was punched in the lower stomach, the force sending her to the ground. Inuyasha pounced on her and dug his claws into her abdomin, where the slight swell of he stomach was. She screamed in agony and suddenly went limp. The taiyoukai sprinted towards Kagome, a flash of emotion sweeping his face.
'Woman is with pup. Must kill pup,' were the thoughts running through the hanyou's head as his demon side took over. Sesshomaru drew Tetsusaiga from his brother's waist, the barrier not burning him at all, and stabbed Inuyasha in the chest. As his half brother fell back, the lord of the Western Lands scooped up his unmoving mate and sped east, clearing the wall of his fortress, leaving Inuyasha laying in the grass with his own blade imbedded in his body.
Ok I had to end this chapter now because if I don't, it's be an additional two weeks no new chapters for you readers. Sorry that it's a cliffy and Sesshomaru actinglittle stupid in this last part. But I've been planning on this happening forever and if Sesshomaru was as smart in this chapter as he usually is, he wouldn't have let this happen. Prepare for sad chapters in the future. Review PLEASE. The more people respond to the chapter, the faster I write! love you all! and my bf is FINALLY going to read it! yay! This chappy is definatly longer than the rest, hope you liked it!
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