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Dishonor
Ch. 2 She Would Do
Kagome smiled, shading her eyes from the sun as she surveyed the view before her. It had taken her three whole days to reach this place- a meadow more than 43 miles from the village. Her stay here would be for meditation, and provide an escape from the day to day routine that had begun consuming her life. Inu Yasha had suggested it, surprisingly, having discovered the field of flowers himself.
The clearing was small, but its surroundings were what Kagome had come for. She could see the purple headed mountains towering behind soft green foot hills, the moss covered stones protruding from the ground like thrones for the contented, and the trickling stream that opened its arms to her, welcoming and beckoning.
Kagome sighed happily, shoving her hair from her face and readjusting the strap on her shoulder. The sun was just slipping below the horizon. If she hurried, she could make camp and start dinner before darkness shadowed the grove. Her plans settled, Kagome left the wooded edges of her haven, a smile on her face.
Twenty minutes later, Kagome plopped down in front of her jade green, two-person tent. Tentatively studying the propane gas can, Kagome set up her camp stove and put a pot of water on to boil. Sighing happily, Kagome reclined on her back, readjusting slightly and clasping her hands behind her head. She watched the last of the sun's descent, marveling at the tie-die pattern spreading across the mountains. So intent was she on seeing the sky's first night star, that Kagome boiled off most of her water. She laughed softly, like wind chimes on a sunny day. It didn't matter, ramen was on the menu tonight anyway.
Dumping a package of ramen into the pot, Kagome rose to her knees, popped her head into the tent, and began rifling around in her bag. A few moments later, Kagome placed the plastic bowl down with a flourish. Grinning in victory Kagome pronounced, "and Kagome wins! against the black hole in the yellow pack!" She laughed, feeling light-headed and content. Kagome sent a silent thanks to Inu Yasha. This trip was turning out to be exactly what she needed- a distraction.
The last battle had been gruesome. Inu Yasha had been knocked unconscious while Miroku and Sango had lain prone and bleeding on the ground. Kagome had stood motionless, unable to help, the magic within her body crashing like waves against her skull. When she awoke, Kagome had found herself back in Kaede's hut, Inu Yasha huddled by her side.
Kagome sighed softly, casting her eyes upward towards the horizon and the village. 'Inu Yasha…'
Kagome quickly dispelled her thoughts. Though initially pleasant, thinking of Inu Yasha lead back to the battle, back to the battle and her helplessness at the pounding burn in her head.
Resolved to relax once more, Kagome scarfed down her ramen, located her bathing supplies and super-sized fluffy towel, and trekked down to the stream.
Kagome hesitated at the stream's edge, sidetracked. For a few moments, Kagome absorbed the beauty and innocence of the spot. The moon hung low in the sky, the evening stars floating. Rushing water from upstream came lazily around the corner to fill the small lagoon. Large rock outcroppings could be seen on the far shore, the water beneath them glimmering.
A grin spread across Kagome's face. With thoughts of exploration, and a desire for finding an underwater cave, Kagome undressed and plunged into the water.
"AH! OH Oh oh!! Cold!" Kagome yelped.
A low masculine chuckle wafted to Kagome's senses. Startled, Kagome began looking about frantically. In remembrance of her nakedness, a healthy blush darkened her features. In a slight panic, Kagome called out, "look! Whoever you are! Just- just turn around so I can-can…"
Kagome stuttered to a halt, her eyes wide. "Sesshoumaru…" The name fell from her lips in astonished horror.
The demon lord stood, tall and regal and beautiful, bathed in his aura and glowing beneath the moon's rays. His hair rose gently, lifted and swirled outward, twisting and curling, only to find rest once more against his back.
Kagome quickly noticed that the lord's armor and traditional outer kimono were missing, as it bared Sesshoumaru to her trapped gaze. His skin was dark ivory, smooth and flawless. His shoulders, arms, and stomach were tight, corded with muscle and tense. Kagome's eyes traveled from Sesshoumaru's broad shoulders to his slightly tapered waist and back up to his golden-red eyes.
'Wait! Red?' Kagome's eyes cleared. If his eyes were red…, then his beast was in control? …had he been in a battle? Was he hurt?, is that why he was dressed so informally?'
Spurred by the deep rooted compassion Kagome felt for all things, Kagome approached Sesshoumaru. She was half out of the water when her modesty caught up with her heart. With a blush adorning her shocked face, Kagome ducked beneath the water's surface.
"Are-… are you okay?" Kagome asked after a moment, still genuinely concerned.
Sesshoumaru stood watching her. His eyes had never left her form. From the moment she had entered the clearing just before dusk 'til now. His eyes had felt her skin, brushed along every curve of her naked body. Now, his eyes bore into her.
She would do.
Kagome watched as Sesshoumaru turned his head slightly, and began moving toward the water's edge. Her eyes widened when his fingers slid beneath the waist of his pants and pulled the material from his body.
'God! he's undressing!" Her face ruddy, Kagome dove beneath the surface and swam towards the far shore.
'Ugh! Stupid, stupid, Kagome! Why would he talk to you? Huh? No, he's too busy being a royal pain.' Kagome mentally sighed as she broke the surface to draw a breath. 'Did you honestly think he would answer you?' Kagome glanced quickly toward the shore, then searched the water with her gaze. Sesshoumaru was nowhere to be seen. Kagome blinked in surprise, but shrugged. 'He probably went further downstream. Wouldn't want to bathe near a human,' Kagome added heatedly.
Then she shrugged. 'Better he left me be.'
Content and feeling safe with the knowledge that Sesshoumaru hadn't shown an intent to harm her, Kagome sunk once more into the water, reveling in the feel of it. Her hair fanned out, her eyes closed, and she screamed.
Choking and gasping, Kagome threw her head into the air, sucking in oxygen and releasing water. Her nose ran, her eyes burned, and her skin prickled with fear. Slowly, Kagome turned to face that which had startled her.
Sesshoumaru watched, somewhat amused, as Kagome turned to look at him. He saw the fright in her eyes, and delighted in it. The heat that had been tearing at his control became scalding as it shot down to his loins. He needed to finish this.
"The Lady is cold. Shall I warm her?"
Kagome trembled as the velvet warmth of Sesshoumaru assaulted her. His scent, truly male, filled her. His voice, low and smooth, demanded that she acknowledge her needs. Her needs? Kagome jerked back. "Wha- what are you doing to me?"
Breathing hard, Kagome tried to banish the heat pouring into her.
Sesshoumaru advanced a step, smirking as Kagome backed into a large rock. "Allow me to help you." And determined to do so, Sesshoumaru slammed his body against her, fisted his hands with her, and covered her lips with his own.
Well then, the next ch. will probably contain a lemon. Or I could jump ahead. Uh, lets just say that Sess is a jerk. But he'll get over it, I'm thinking.
For anyone who hasn't worked it out,… Sess is going to rape Kag. Yes, they'll eventually get together, but if you don't like that kind of thing, or want to skip the ch. ….? Choice is yours, just don't want upset/shocked readers.
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