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I hope I've updated fast enough for you. Okay there is no denying it. We've all wondered what Sesshoumaru is thinking when he is saying anything. Here is what I think is going on in that brillant mind.
Special thanks to RamblingPhilospher, you were my muse (and also the only person to review the second chapter. I feel so unloved) Here's the third chapter.
Sesshoumaru didn't know what had come over him. Why would he tell Inuyasha to take care of Rin? He shouldn't even care what happen to the girl.
And Inuyasha. He snorted inwardly. Inuyasha could barely take care of himself. Maybe he should have asked the miko to take care of Rin. Or maybe. . .
Was he second guessing himself! Never! He was Lord Sesshoumaru. And what did it matter who took care of Rin when he was gone? He was Lord Sesshoumaru, taiyoukai of the Western Lands. He was probably going to outlive Rin anyway. Why did that thought make him sad?
Sesshoumaru mentally shook his head trying to clear hismind of the depressing thoughts.
This was the third day Sesshoumaru and his group had been traveling with Inuyasha and his company to the southern forest.
Rin was walking next to him and they were leading the group. Sesshoumaru was actually happy to have Rin next to him. She was quiet when he requested silence. And Inuyasha wouldn't bring up their conversation around her.
All good things, apparently, must come to an end. This was proven when Inuyasha 'casually' walked up to Sesshoumaru and fell into step next to him. "Hey guess what Rin. Kagome has something she wants to show you something."
Rin turned big eyes towards him, "Lord Sesshoumaru, may I go see what Miss Kagome wants?"
Must resist. Mustn't look at puppy dog eyes. Must—
His thoughts were interrupted by Inuyasha's low whisper, "Come on Sesshoumaru. Stop hiding behind Rin. We need to talk."
Hiding. He was hardly hiding. "Do what you want, Rin."
"Thank you, Lord Sesshoumaru," she turned to go, but then stopped. "Lord Sesshoumaru?" Her suddenly solemn voice caused him to look down at her. "You're not going anywhere are you?"
The question brought him back to the conversation with Inuyasha. Why in the hell would he have told Inuyasha that he was his heir. Or to take care of Rin. He knew why. Those thoughts lead back to his dream and another desire of his.
He wanted to see Kagura. He wanted to see her and hold her and make sure she was alive with his own two eyes.
Taking his silence in what every way she wanted, Rin turned and left.
Leaving him with Inuyasha, who immediately pounced on him with his questions, "Okay Sesshoumaru what's up with you? How come you're not trying to kill me or ' prove something'. Something obviously changed. It's not me, I'mstill a hanyou. Are you sick or something?" His eyes got bigger, "Hey are you dying. No wait! You said something about a dream didn't you?"
Despite all Sesshoumaru's endeavors he must have reacted to that question because Inuyasha said, "A-ha! So it is the dream." Sesshoumaru ignored him. "Come on, you can tell me. We all have nightmares Sesshoumaru. What was yours about."
It took all of Sesshoumaru's willpower to not draw Tokijin right then and there and slay Inuyasha. Luckily his attention was drawn elsewhere. A well-known scent reached his nose causing him to stop.
Inuyasha also stopped, "What's the matter, Sesshou?"
Sesshoumaru decided to let the nickname go for now. He turned his head and looked into the sky. There she was. The cause of all his problems. Kagura.
Sesshoumaru was afraid. He was afraid of how he was going to react to her. Before he always had trouble controlling himself; he had to force himself to not relax around her and show her emotions. But now that he had that dream what was he going to do.
Inuyasha drew Tetsusaiga. "You smell that. It's Naraku."
Stupid hanyou. "It's not Naraku. It's one of his incarnation. The wind sorceress."
"Oh, how can you tell? They all smell the same."
Very stupid hanyou. "Kagura does not smell as vile as that hanyou."
Inuyasha looked at him incredulously. "How the hell do you know that? Do you go around sniffing her?"
Very, very stupid hanyou. How could he guess that! Another one of Sesshoumaru's weaknesses. Every time Kagura was near he would try to absorb as much of her essence as he could because he had no idea when she was going to be able to get away from Naraku again. But he would never admit it.
Kagura landed gracefully on the ground. When she took in all those assembled before her she started smirking. Damn that smirk. Why did it look so good on her face? "Is 'Lord' Sesshoumaru hanging around his lowly hanyou hal—"
She was cut off by Inuyasha's impeccable timing, "Sesshoumaru, were you dreaming about Kagura? Is that why you sniff her all the time?"
Sesshoumaru was sure he must have died right there.
Red orbs widened in shock. Still smirking Kagura said, "Dreaming? Sniffing? Why Sesshy, baby, I didn't know you cared." Was that a. . . YES! Kagura was blushing. Does that mean she likes me?
He hadto keep up appearance. Sesshoumaru could dwell on Kagura's feelings later. Right now he couldn't lose his stoicism.
I am ice. I am ice. I am ice. Stop smirking Kagura! You're driving me insane! Somebody intervene—
"How dare you imply that Lord Sesshoumaru has feelings for someone such as you. You are nothing but a shade of Naraku," Jaken stated trying to act important.
Thank you Jaken. Now Sesshoumaru could steer the conversation in the proper direction, "Wind Sorceress, why are you here?"
After glaring at Jaken she turned back to Sesshoumaru with her beautiful smirk back in place, "Well, Naraku doesn't need me at the moment so I thought I hang out with you Sesshy. I didn't know it was a family reunion."
Inuyasha piped up again, "Hey, we're only traveling together because he knows where Naraku's heart is?"
Once more her crimson orbs widened in surprise. She clasped her hands together looking all too much like Rin after Sesshoumaru has gotten her a gift. "You found Naraku's heart?" She expanded her feather and jumped on, "I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean to hold you up." She soared away leaving behind only the sound of her joyous laughter.
Sesshoumaru knew he had every right to be angry with Inuyasha, but because of his blundering Kagura was currently very happy. If Kagura was happy, unfortunately, so was he.
Kagome approached the brothers just as Inuyasha was sheathing Tetsusaiga. "Do you think it was wise of you to tell her we knew where Naraku's heart is?" she asked worriedly.
"I don't know? Sesshoumaru's the one who's been dreaming about her," Inuyasha replied barely keeping the laughter out of his voice.
Sesshoumaru now had a dilemma: keeping his dignity or defending Kagura's honor.
Sesshoumaru started walking, but called over his shoulder, "She is trustworthy."
Damn it all to hell, now Inuyasha was never going to let him live this down. Now Sesshoumaru really had to kill Inuyasha. Probably should get rid of all his friends too.
He'd worry about that later. Right now, he had come to a conclusion that both terrified him and delighted him. He was in love with Kagura and there was a possibility that the she might like him too.
As Sesshoumaru and his followers crested a hill on their way to the southern forests he recalled something. After getting his younger brother's attention he said, "Inuyasha, never call me 'Sesshou' again, if you wish to live"
Sesshoumaru immediately felt better. No one got away with giving him a nickname. No one except, Kagura. He liked being called Sesshy by her.
But he would never admit to that.
End of third chapter. Look at my profile to know when to look for the next chapter.
Does anybody notice anything about the chapter titles. There will betwo more chapters after this.