Slayer
When Sesshoumaru had stepped outside into the courtyard, Kagome was right on his heels.
A tall dark-haired man in sleek armored clothing, stood surrounded by several armed guards. A large menacing sickle-like weapon, reminiscent of a kusarigama, rested on his back.
His hair was long and pulled high into a pony tail.
"Sesshoumaru-sama, is all this necessary?" The man asked gruffly.
Sesshoumaru waved his hand, and the guards scattered.
"They are correct in being cautious around a taijiya."
The man smiled. "I suppose that is a compliment."
Kagome strode up behind Sesshoumaru.
"Kohaku-kun?"
He turned his head slightly to the side to regard her. It had been several years since they had last seen each other. He was no longer the scrawny young teenager. He had grown taller, and broader. Light stubble covered his jaw.
"Ahhh, Kagome-sama?"
Her smile broadened and reached her eyes. "I am so glad to see you!" She stepped around Sesshoumaru and looped her arm around Kohaku's. "How have you been?"
Sesshoumaru could not believe how laid back Kagome was being with Kohaku. She practically draped herself all over him. Perhaps the reason she was reluctant to take a mate was not because she was mourning her dead husband, but rather that she had taken a lover.
"I have been fine."
"You must be tired from traveling. Come inside and rest a bit." Kagome offered.
She looked so concerned for his welfare, that Sesshoumaru felt sick.
Kohaku looked at Kagome with confusion. He placed a hand over hers. "Sesshoumaru-sama has requested my presence. I would like to know why." He stated while looking to the daiyoukai for answers.
"There is business that we must attend to."
"Well, we can discuss that together over tea." Kagome said flippantly, doing her best to herd the two males inside.
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