Chapter 7 Dinning with Royalty

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Kagome forced herself not to tremble as the young lord escorted her down the corridor, heading for the dinning hall. His silence unnerved her and she dare not even throw a glance in his direction, his demeanor was near terrifying, she wondered how at such a young age he could be so powerful. "May I inquire to why you are so anxious Priestess?" His tone was calm and steady, like a pond undisturbed. "I'm unused to dinning in finery my lord." Which was partly true, that and she was near to jumping out her skin with being so close to guy who has attempted to kill her about twenty times give or take. Sighing mentally her gaze remained focused on paintings which decorated the halls, she refused to even think about the demon strolling next to her casually as if an old friend. His voice broke her thoughts once more and his words caused her to look to him then. "I have heard from my father that you are quite interesting, you and that particle stone about your neck." Her gaze rested on him a long moment, but he didn't even look her way.

Her free hand instinctively came to the jewel fragment. "It is my duty, my lord. I protect it from falling into the wrong hands." Kagome saw him give a curt nod in acknowledgement. "I see." She soon found them rounding the corner and two large mahogany doors carved in a scene of cheery blossom trees losing their vibrant flowers in mid fall came into view. It was very lovely, and the door probably three times her height. They were parted enough for people to slip easily in and out into the dinning hall, and she felt her escort give a slight tug so they could continue. Stepping into the overly large room which was lined in elegant tapestries and brilliant paintings caused her to near gasp but what really stole her attention was her gaze rising to the over head stained glassed sky light which covered near all the ceiling, it was rounded off and the picture it formed was of a cresset moon. "I see our guest is quite taken with the scenery." It was Inutaisho's voice that brought her mind back to the present. 'Good evening lord Inutaisho." Kagome gave a curt nod in his direction.

Sesshomaru sighed mentally as he pulled out the chair for their female guest, his father had asked him to be polite to the girl, how else would act towards her? She did save his life after all even though she is human. He has never been particularly fond of the lower beings but he had good reason to be, every time in their presences they would scream and run off or try killing him, quite ridiculous he thought. Sitting across from her to his father's left she was on his right, he watched as his father summoned the servants to bring the food. Another odd thing he noticed, they never normally dinned together, perhaps once a month if that. Sesshomaru assumed it was for this priestess, they both basically owed her a debt, him for his life and his father for having his only son saved, a dinner was the least they could do. He had heard she wanted to leave as soon as possible, he wondered what her rush was but then again most priestesses weren't too thrilled to be around demons, and this girl was with a castle full of them.

He watched her a moment as she placed the cloth napkin over her lap and a tray was set before her on the overly decorative oak table; but then again being around us didn't seem to disturb her at all. A tray was then set before him as well and he eyes the food contents on his plate, half cooked roast and fruits. Looking to his father he had done started eating and so did he by popping a grape into his mouth. He watched the girl eye her own food a long moment before deciding on just taking a drink from the wine that was also placed before her. He would admit she was a interesting human, quite clean and more intelligent it seemed then most humans. His attention turned back to his own food and he brought his fork and knife up to the roast and began slicing it.

"You look ravishing this evening Lady Kagome." Inutaisho's gentle tone broke the silence. "Thank you Lord Inutaisho." Kagome answered in a meek voice, near to the point of blushing as she picked at her food, not really feeling too hungry right now but forced herself to eat some, not to insult her hosts. "You have a really lovely home Lord Inutaisho." She took a bite of her baked bread and the creamy butter melted on her tongue. "Thank you Priestess, it has been in the Inu family for generations, it is known as the palace moon and has much rich history. Perhaps Sesshomaru can enlighten you on some of it in the future." She watched the two demons golden gazes clash as if talking mentally with one another, Sesshomaru didn't seem to pleased about being volunteered for the task. "That is a nice offer my lord but I must decline, I must depart as soon as I am able." Just as she finished her sentences a large thundering rumble was heard from the above heavens and the sky released its heavy rains. Her hues rose up to the large sky light and saw lightening dance across the darkened clouds. 'Just perfect…a storm.' "Seems you won't be leaving for at least another day, perhaps two, I sense this is quite a storm ahead."

A large gush of wind seemed to confirm Inutaisho's words as it swept through the dinning hall causing the entire place to be cast in darkness after shattering of glass was heard. "Oh dear seems the far corridor window has been broken, Sesshomaru please see Lady Kagome safely to her room." Kagome would say the younger lord was rolling his eyes about now and probably cursing weak humans. She soon felt her chair being tugged back and she rose from it thinking it was her 'escort'. "This way my lady I shall return you to your room." It was a unfamiliar voice, she assumed it was a servant, but the flash of swords clashing caused her to step away from the said servant and she stumbled to find the nearest wall and push herself up against the cold stone. "Kagome do not move, we have uninvited guest." She heard Inutaisho hiss through his teeth as he seemed to be every where at once. His aura kept moving quickly from one place to another same as Sesshomaru's. Her hand came to clasp over the jewel fragment as she focused her energy to raise a barrier, the familiar pink light caressed along her skin and illuminated the room enough to see shadows dancing about the walls. She caught the silhouette of Inutaisho a moment but then it was gone the next.

A sigh came to her lips as she focused on her measly barrier which she knew she could only hold up for five minutes maybe ten. She followed the aura's of the demons as they sped from one side of the room to the next, metal against metal could be heard as several blades connected and sparks showered through the air. She cursed herself for being weak and made a mental note to get more training once she returned to her own time…if she managed to get back. She soon found herself staring into fierce golden hues, Sesshomaru had startled her from thought as for some reason he now seemed to loom over her. "Lower your barrier miko." For some reason she actually followed his order instead of protesting, this moment in time, this is the Sesshomaru she knew, the one to take charge and seem fearless but make others fear him. Shaking her head lightly her powers faded as a clawed hand grasped about her wrist, what light she had now gone with her powers she was blind once more. Kagome felt him give a tug and she stepped closer to his form so he could guide her to where he saw fit. The shuffling of feet and weapons clanging slowly descended in the distance as he dragged her further away. Hearing a clicking sound a small sliver of light escape from the parting door and she soon found herself being shoved into the spacious room that was lit by a few dieing candles.

"Remain here until one of us come for you." His voice was harsh and unnerving as the door clicked into place, she was alone once more. Kagome wondered how the demons had stormed the castle without someone noticing, most the staff are demons and they had dozens of guards roaming the palace grounds. Her hues adjusted to the dimly lit room and as she focused on her surrounding she realized she must be in a study of some sort. On one side several books and scrolls lined the wall on a overly large book shelf and to the back of the room near a large window a grandly carved wooden desk rested. Silken tapestries lined the opposite walls and a thickly made rug rested across the floor, the rug had been weaved into a picture of a Inu at his full transformation, his white fur flowing smoothly in the wind and his piercing demonic gaze seem to stalk her. Shaking her head she walked behind the desk to stand at the window, her gaze searched the outside world, trying to make out any movement in what she assumed to the gardens. A deep sigh crossed her lips as she hoped this was not because of her, but a deep feeling that settled in her stomach told her other wise.

She prayed the Lords were alright, but then again she near wanted to scoff at her own thought of something happening to one of those stubborn mutts. If they were anything like Inuyasha nothing at all to worry about, and besides the ones who had invaded the castle hadn't had strong aura's; but then there had been several of them. She was sure by now half the guards would have been there fighting off the unwanted guests and soon she would be out of this room…she hoped. She suddenly felt a icy chill set over the room and her breath turned into the familiar foggy substance of winter. Rubbing her arms to try and rid the goosebumps which were forming on her skin she glanced around, this wasn't weather for this time of year, it was just become late fall, this felt as if it was winter. The window fogged over and the candles flickered and then went out, a unnatural feeling crept over her as she struggled to make out shapes in the darkened study. Shuddering she took a unsteady breath forcing herself to be calm, there was nothing in here, it was just someone left a window open some where… Kagome knew otherwise though, something was coming, and it wanted her.

"Tell me priestess, do you fear death?" Kagome stopped breathing as the voice pierced the silent cold. "You saved that bastard's son after I went through all the trouble to keep him poisoned." Kagome shifted at his words as she tried to find the source. "I fear nothing, and you have no right here. Poisoning a boy how low can you get?" She heard the male chuckle darkly. "Boys grow up, and that particular one will be quite dangerous. You have foiled my plans which now I have to find another way to destroy the whelp, but I wanted to meet the healer who rid the poison from him first, and I do see how you were able to do it being a priestess, a strong one at that.