The Other Side

Chapter 13

Bring to Life

A few days later, InuKimi found Kenichi leaning against a tree, watching the men train. He felt her presence before she stood by his side. "I have a task which needs some assistance," she stated as he gave her a look. She smirked at him.

"How can I be of service, milady?"

"A couple hours ago, Inuyasha told me what happened last week to Kagome. He says that Kagome is Sesshomaru's intended, which would make sense since she wears the markings," his Lady explained with a knowing smile.

Kenichi suddenly felt sorry for his friend. "Interesting."

"Isn't it?" She turned to watch the men fight each other. "I need you to befriend Kagome; get to know her well enough." Kenichi looked at her while making a face; he so did not want to do that. "I want Sesshomaru jealous."

"I don't see how he would become jealous if he doesn't feel for the girl. Honestly, he wouldn't do anything."

"Unless he does feel for her or feels that she is threatening to him, making him question himself."

"That's true," he admitted.

"Use Rin if you must. From what my son has already said to me; Rin is bonded to Kagome as a mother and child would be." She walked away after that, leaving Kenichi in his thoughts.

How in the world did Rin bond with the woman? Why did that bother him? He stalked to the gardens, knowing the woman would be there. Once Rin had introduced her to them, she rarely left. She seemed happier, more alive there than any other part of the manor. He wondered why.

Upon entering the gardens, he stopped, the woman was standing in front of a row of flowers that were dead. He walked on over as his jaw dropped. The dead flowers sprang to life, sparkling lights lingering around them. She just brought the plants back to life! He openly gaped at her before she noticed that he was in the room with her.

"Hello," she said, offering a smile to him before using her hand to water the plants. Water came out of her right hand, allowing the plants to drink up. What the hell was going on? This woman could do things that he didn't think was possible.

"Hey." He gave a lame wave of his hand to her causing her to giggle. "How'd you do that?"

"What, this?" She motioned to what she just did; he nodded to her. "It's something powerful beings can do if they felt it was necessary."

"What, you mean like even I could do that?"

"Well, not necessarily. I said powerful for a reason. Not that you aren't that; it's just you need to be someone of royalty."

"Contrary to what people think, I'm actually the Eastern Lord. I just like staying here because I hate my job." Why did he admit that?

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know, milord," she said, giving him a small bow. Kenichi felt put off by the display.

"Don't do that," he said as she came back up. "I hate being called milord. Kenichi is fine."

"Kenichi," she said his name and he wondered why he enjoyed that. "I like it; it suits you."

He chuckled before rolling his eyes. "You're easier to handle then that of your dog form."

Kagome puffed her cheeks making Kenichi laugh. "Oh hush; I didn't even know I could transform but I didn't like that you were making fun of me. I just had to put you in your place. I say I did a good job on that part."

"Oh ha ha, very funny." He crossed his arms over his chest, glaring at the woman in front of him playfully. She wasn't that bad to be around, not that he would ever say that aloud.

"Come here." She waved her hand over, motioning him to come stand near her. Once he came over, she said, "Listen to the sounds around you; feel the air, feel the plants themselves; their life. Wave your hand over the ones that feel the most in distress and allow a bit of your youki to flow out of your hand."

Kenichi did as he was told. He listened to the things around him in silence. Everything around him felt alive aside from one area. He slowly glided over, feeling Kagome follow him. He found a patch of flowers that seemed to be doing poorly. His instinct took over; waving his hand over them, allowing his youki to seep out of him and into the flowers. He looked around himself, wondering when he moved and stared at the life of the plants. "Oh my."

"Oh, Kenichi! That was amazing, you did beautifully," she said happily, her eyes twinkling at the sight. She placed her hand on his arm with a smile; she was happy that he brought the flowers back to life? Then again, who wouldn't be happy about that. He felt proud that he got it right on the first try.

Unknown to them, Sesshomaru had been sent by his mother to go and get the human turned demoness. Before he had even stepped into the gardens; he felt her aura as well as Kenichi. Why did that make him uncomfortable? He peered into the room and saw that both looked immensely happy. He growled to himself before leaving the place entirely.

Unknown to Sesshomaru, InuKimi smirked.

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