A little note: As seen on Dokuga. Originally this was a interconnected drabble collection created with the prompts from dokuga_contest. However, since dokuga_contest is no longer running, I'll update as I see fit with prompts I select myself.
Disclaimer: I am not, in any way, affiliated with the creators or producers of Inuyasha. No profit is made from this writing.
Human Nature
Eerie silence; with the occasional click of a chopstick against a bowl. And as it always seemed to be, the tension in the air was thick. Seated at Sesshomaru's right, Kagome's attention was permanently glued to Nohime and her 'servant'. She was just waiting for any strange movements.
"Can we play after dinner, Mama?" Mamoru asked. The pups rarely ate with the adults, but Kagome had insisted. She wanted to keep a watchful eye on them.
"Of course," Kagome responded with a smile.
A servant, one Kagome did not recognise, entered the room with a fresh refill for drinks. He placed it on the table, and Kagome did not fail to notice he was shaking. Poor thing, it was probably his first day on the job.
Everyone else still had something to drink, except Sesshomaru. Kagome immediately moved to refill his goblet. His fingers traced over her spine in thanks, and sent delightful shivers throughout her body. He had become increasingly bold in his display of affection ever since marking her. Never did she dream he could be so loving. Tsukiko, who had observed the exchange between her son and future daughter-in-law smirked.
Kagome returned the jug to its place, and as she moved to return to her comfortable position, she witnessed Nohime and Nobunaga (still under disguise) share a meaningful glance. Kagome frowned, a pit forming in her stomach. She never got a good vibe from the unwanted guests, but for some reason this time it felt much worse.
From the corner of her eye, she noticed Sesshomaru lift his goblet to take a drink. The action made Nohime's upper lip twitch, which Kagome did not fail to see. Immediately she realised why the servant had seemed unfamiliar, as well as his nervous shaking. He must have been the man who came to see Nohime much earlier…
With a frightened shriek, Kagome frantically reached for her betrothed's goblet, smacking it right from his hand. The content spilled all over her arm, and pain seared from where the liquid made contact with her skin. She was so focused on the burning sensation creeping over her arm, that she did not realise she was screaming.
Sesshomaru, having recovered first from the shock, was by his future mate's side in an instant. He lifted her into his arm, intent on getting her to medical attention right away. He motioned with his head for the pups to follow.
Kagome was squirming wildly in his hold, and while she was no longer screaming, she continued to moan. The pain was unbearable and she was having a hard time keeping her eyes open and her mind alert. She did not, however, miss the flash of golden light behind Sesshomaru, where when it faded, a young girl with white hair and floppy ears stood next to Mamoru.
The last thing Kagome saw before losing consciousness was her adopted daughter's very sad, and very human smile.
A/N: Yes, two in one day, because I was very excited to get this part out!