When Kagome woke up, she woke up laying on a futon. There was a brazier that lit the room and she could see a small armoire and a vanity against the wall. Slowly she sat up and wondered what she was doing there. She also noticed the room didn't have a window or she'd jump out of it. She heard the door slide open and immediately turned to see Sesshoumaru walk in. She pulled the blanket up over her chest.
"You will be pleased to hear that my father's fang was where you said," he sat on the bottom of her futon.
"You should let me go then," she stated.
"I have allowed you to leave your cell with your life. I have also allowed you the honor of a choice. My whore or my willing consort. You should keep in mind that consorts get treated better."
Kagome narrowed her eyes. "Anyone willing to sleep with a depraved bastard like you is already a whore. And I would rather die by your hand than be fucked by you."
Sesshoumaru leaned forward and roughly grabbed her face. "You should watch how speak to me. You've been hanging around half breed filth for too long."
She didn't know what her thought process was but then again, she never did when she went to attack him. But somehow, she found herself pulling his hair with one hand and she was able to land a punch with her other. She also knew that it hurt her a lot more than it hurt him.
In response, Sesshoumaru pulled her by her hair making her scream. He slapped her on her face and Kagome could taster her blood in her mouth. "If I have to beat the sense and respect into you, I will do so. You will be wise to not wish for such however."
Tears blurred her vision and her hands with trying to pull his from her hair. Inadvertently she was completely exposing herself to him. "Get off of me you sick bastard! Either kill me or let me go!"
He pulled her inches away from his face. "Consort or whore. Those are your choices. Death and freedom are not."
"Then I'd rather be a whore," she told him with as much venom as she could muster.
"So be it," he threw her to the ground and began to undress. "Whore it is."
Sesshoumaru left Kagome sleeping on the ground. He walked through the halls of his fortress wondering what he should do with his human. Obviously he would have to assign her a mentor of sorts. Then she could quickly learn youkai customs and adapt accordingly. He would also have to have appropriate attire made for her. Really, he considered, Kagome was like a newly acquired pet. He would feed her, clothe her, and play with her. He'd have preferred that she chose to be one of his courtesans but alas she was a stubborn one. She would tire of being a cheap whore soon enough though.
"My lord," one of his guards greeted him. "General Kentaro said to confirm the new schedule concerning the human."
"One guard at her door at all times should suffice for now. Have Captain Jiro take night shift. He will be the one to escort her to and from my rooms. Also tell the current guard to escort her to the hot springs. I want her properly bathed and clothed before nightfall."
"Yes, my lord," the guard said and then left.
Sesshoumaru went in search of Yuri. She was the only one he could trust to do the job properly and he wanted Kagome educated on the youkai customs immediately. He found her in his private garden feeding the koi fish. She turned and bowed to him.
"My lord," she greeted, prettily. "What brings you to the gardens today?"
"I have acquired a pet of sorts. I need you educate her on being a proper lady and courtesan."
"Oh," she said with an arched brow. "How interesting. Does my lord not find his current harem satisfactory? I hear this pet is a human."
"You jump to conclusions," he replied, evenly. "I am merely intrigued by her."
Yuri smiled, mischief dancing in her eyes. "Merely," she repeated and Sesshoumaru could tell she was entertained. "Okay, my lord, I shall educate her. On what though? Just proper etiquette or youkai customs in its entirety?"
"I will leave that to your judgment," Sesshoumaru bowed his head slightly to signal his leave.
Sesshoumaru was several feet away when Yuri spoke again. "Oh my lord," she called in a voice no louder than before. "How fascinating it is that you resemble your father in the most interesting of ways."
He paused in his steps for a moment and even turned his head a fraction. However, after that brief moment he continued on.
"How interesting indeed," Yuri said to herself, fully entertained by the new developments in Sesshoumaru's court.
Kagome was taken to an enclosed hot spring by a guard. She was given a yukata to wear which she was grateful for. If she had to walk around naked she really would have to kill herself. The guard pointed her through the entrance and made it more than clear that he would be right outside waiting and that there was only one entrance.
Leaving her yukata on a nearby rock she stepped into the bad and damn near moaned at how wonderful the water felt. She started to scrub her skin free of any evidence that Sesshoumaru had touched her. She went into a sort of a trance and thought that she could stay in the water forever.
"Ah ningen," Kagome turned to see another youkai walk in. "I have been searching for you."
Kagome didn't say anything. She merely took in the new unwanted visitor. She was average height and had dark green hair and emerald green eyes. Much to Kagome's surprise, she started undressing. She was petite but still had a nice attractive curve to her body.
"My name is Yuri," she stepped into the hot spring and Kagome scooted over to the other side. "Lord Sesshoumaru has requested that I ease you into youkai society by helping you learn our customs."
Kagome scowled and turned her head. She wouldn't listen to a single thing Yuri said.
"I thought you might want a friend though," Yuri commented, rubbing oils on her arms. "I imagine you might be lonely."
"If you were a friend of mine you would help me escape," Kagome said, turning to look at her.
Yuri merely gave her a patronizing smile. "You push too far. Regardless, you have no choice but to listen to my instruction. But if you'd like, I will listen to you as well. As a friend."
"I wondered if all you full-blood youkai were duller than a sack of rocks. I thought it was just Sesshoumaru but clearly I was wrong. It really is all of you. I would never want to be friends with you."
Yuri smiled. She had laid the offer and she knew that Kagome would take it eventually. Admittedly, Yuri had selfish reasons for offering her friendship. She wanted to know more about the human that captured lord Sesshoumaru's attention. She wanted to know what made her tick. And she wanted to ask her questions about things she's heard. But for now, she'll bide her time. Eventually, the human would cave and accept her offer of friendship.