Chapter 8
The Lord Marshal stopped down the halls in search of the lord. 'How the hell did that human raise her?!' he thought angrily, 'Did she tell her it was alright to mess around like a whore?' he went on. He continued his train of thought until her had reached the door. He walked in and said, "Why will you not talk to your brother?"
"Because Kagome explained to me why her scent was on him so take a seat and I shall explain it to you." Sesshoumaru replied calmly.
"Then I shall hear it form her." He said as she turned to leave.
"You honestly believe she will listen when you have treated her nothing more than a solider? She is a young woman so respect her decisions." Rin stated as she stood in his way to leave.
The Lord Marshal let out a low growl but other wise sat he was told. Once he and Rin were seated Sesshoumaru nodded before closing his eyes and saying, "Kagome, apparently had enough energy and control that none of us were able to find her on the roof over her room."
"What was she doing on the roof?" The Lord Marshal asked
"She was crying…apparently she was sad and mad. She is old enough to make her own decisions. Inuyasha found her calmed her down and carried her to her bed before he fell asleep." Sesshoumaru explained
"So you see we as in myself, my mate, Kagome and you shall speak with her and if she whishes we'll still throw the ball for her." Rin added
"I agree…but then what if she chooses the wrong man to be her mate?" The Lord Marshal replied.
"Then she will deal with her problems. She is strong and strong willed. I know she will be fine." Rin stated
"Very well…we shall speak after dinner but for now I shall go and see if my niece whishes to train with me." The Lord Marshal said as her stood up.
"Or maybe you should get to know her better." Rin implied
"We shall see you both after dinner in the throne room." Sesshoumaru said as he left with his mate.
'Get to know her? If I do that then I'll want her to stay.' he thought. The Lord Marshal pushed the idea to the back of his head. He sniffed the air and followed Kagome's scent to the court yard. The monk and demon slayer were with her. After closing in enough he watched for an opening. The minute Miroku and Sango attacked at the same time he threw a knife that aimed at her arm.
Kagome had been training with Sango and Miroku and so far they had yet to hit her. Just as they both attacked her she noticed a weapon being thrown from no where at her. She threw Sango and Miroku in one quick moment and caught the weapon easily. She then threw a small knife and was surprised when her uncle caught it and jumped out.
"Nice…I see my brother taught you well. Sango, Miroku go and look after the army. I shall be spending time with my niece today." The Lord Marshal said
"What shall we have them do?" Miroku asked
"You and the demon slayer test them one by one. Who ever is too weak shall run till ordered to stop. Now leave us." He ordered
Sango and Miroku both bowed before going off to what they were told to do. He turned back around to find his niece holing up her daggers ready for an attack. 'Doesn't she get it? We're not training.' He thought as he walked over to her. As he reached he he said, "Put those down…we're not training."
"Then did I do something wrong? I'm sorry if what I did upset you but it was just to much." Kagome said as she slightly lowered her guard while placing her weapons away.
"We need to talk…I want you to tell me, only what you want me to know about you." he replied calmly.
"Where did you come from?" Kagome asked 'it was Rin, Kagura or Sango that put him up to this.'
"I would just like to know what kind of person my niece has grown up to be." He bit back.
'Fine if he's going to be stubborn than I mind as well just snap back the truth.' she thought before saying, "Don't give me that crap. You and my father are the same the only time her would speak with me was when mother told him to."
This got him completely off guard. Here he thought that she would listen and do what was requested. But no she growled and threw the truth at his face. 'Just like her out spoken mother.' He thought before saying, "I've been caught…it was Lady Rin's idea however I choose to do so."
"Ha, that's the same shit my father would tell me. Besides I know much more about you than what you know of me thus I shall say what needs to be said," she said calmly.
"And what exactly do you know of me?" he questioned while letting his curiosity get the best of him.
"I now that before you approved of my mother and fathers mating you injured my father and almost killed my mother." She said with an amused grin on her face.
"That was a long time ago. Any way since it would be fair…if you please." He said as he motioned for them to keep a seat.
"Well I like to do what I want and if I hate a person I'll hide it till I see the prefect chance to get them." She began
"Do you really want to rule alone?" he asked
"No, but if I must I will. I will make my parents proud to have had me." Kagome said softly.
"You'd do anything for them wouldn't you?"
"Of course, my father trained me to be strong than any demon. My mother was there for me for support when I was teased or beaten by relatives when father die. I was so weak then." she whispered.
The Lord Marshal sat there in shock. He never knew how deep and what a smart child his niece was. Yes she still had the next 100 or more years before she would die of old age but she was still smarter than some captains he knew.
"The worst part of it all is…I never got a chance to tell them both how much I loved them. I never once was able to find out if my father really hated my for have been born a girl." Kagome whispered the rest of what she needed to say.
"He didn't hate you. I have letters that he sent me…he was proud of you. Proud that he had such a strong daughter. After we speak with Lord Sesshoumaru and Lady Rin I shall hand you the letters to read." The Lord Marshal spoke effortlessly.
"I would like that very much." Kagome said as she stood up.
"Well let us go then, we have to speak with them after dinner." He stated as he too got up.
The Lord Marshal and Kagome both content that they were able to understand one another. Mean while Sango and Miroku were about to go up against the last two solider that were to be tested until Kikiyo and Inuyasha walked over to them. All the solider bowed and Inuyasha was the one to ask, "Where's the lord Marshal?"
"Nice to see you too." Sango hissed.
"You've been busy Inuyasha. You really should take a break from your daily activities." Miroku stated.
Immediately Miroku was thrown to the floor by the fierce force of Inuyasha's and Sango's blow to the head. Sango then turned to Inuyasha eyed him before saying, "He'll be at dinner. He had to talk with Kagome about something."
"Is my cousin alright?" Kikiyo asked
"Yes, I assume after they talked the Marshal would train her so we shall see them shortly." Miroku said as he got off the floor.
"Would you like to test the last one?" I need to feed Kirara." Sango asked as she lowered her weapon.
"Yeah, sure…Kikiyo do you want to go on ahead or wait?" Inuyasha replied.
"I'll go on ahead. I'll see you in a bit." Kikiyo answered as she walked off.
"O.K. see you later kio." He whispered in her ear before letting her continue.
Kikiyo smiled warmly before turning around. Once she was alone she made a face of pure disgust. 'Stupid half breed. I can't wait to painfully end your life.' Kikiyo though bitterly. She walked into the dinning room and met up with Kagura. Both exchanged looks before Kikiyo greeted everyone.
"Kikiyo…where is my brother?" Sesshoumaru asked as he placed his cup of tea down.
"He is helping Sango and Miroku finish off the testing. They will be her shortly." Was her short answer
"Kikiyo…I would like it if you sat on my side.' Kagome stated more of a command than a request
"Yes of course my Lady." Kikiyo said 'Stupid bitch, where the hell is Inuyasha going to get here. She is planning something I know it. Kikiyo thought angrily.
Just as Kikiyo had finished settling next to Kagome Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha walked in. Sango smiled knowing full well what Kagome was planning. Inuyasha on the other hand looked hurt and angry. Why didn't she want to sit with him but be fore he could say anything Kagome spoke, "I asked her to sit at my side. You may sit in front of her if that is what you whish."
Inuyasha merely growled but sat in front of Kikiyo. The first half of the meal was quiet and uneventful up until Kagome deiced to announce what she was to do. She took in a deep breath cleared her throat and waited for every ones attention. Once she had it she said, "Lord Sesshoumaru Lady Rin…I have to apologize for my out burst yesterday and would like to say that as much as I would like to not have a ball and let things be…"she looked over at Kikiyo and saw a moment of anger before continuing, "however it would be rude so I gladly accept the ball."
"I see, well when would you like for it to take place?" Lord Sesshoumaru asked
"First of all if I don not sound rude I would like for Sango, Rin, Kagura and Kikiyo plan to plan the ball. I hate planning them. Second I would like for e Lord Inuyasha to be my escort for the evening." Kagome explained.
"What?!" both Kikiyo and Inuyasha yelled.
"And what reason do you have to choose my brother who is to be mated to your cousin." The lord questioned.
"I was to test him to make sure that they will be loyal to one another. I don't want them to fight at my castle." Was Kagome intelligent answer
"Lord Marshal do you have anything to say of this?" Sesshoumaru asked.
"No, I trust my niece's decision." Was his short answer
Before Sesshoumaru of anyone else could speak Inuyasha stood up anger flared in his golden eyes, and for a brief moment the bloodiest red color was seen in his eyes before he yelled out, "Are you all crazy?! I will dance and escort my mate!" with such venom in his voice that it even shocked Sesshoumaru.
However before anyone else could speak Kagome growl was heard and her eyes soon matched his. She looked up and said, "Fine escort her but how do you intend to prove that you will be loyal to her." With such venom in her voice that it even shocked Sesshoumaru.
"Inuyasha!" Kikiyo yelled out
"Kikiyo... How can you let her do this? This bitch doesn't even know how we treat each other or how we fell for one another!" he growled out.
Before anyone could say anything the lord Marshal moved to grad him by the throat to yell at him. However he was surprised when he saw him glowing and being picked up the ground. He turned and it was his own mate to be that did this to him.
"Inuyasha…she is my queen however I disagree that is way I am requestion to stay at his side while you spent time to show her that you will be loyal to me." Kikiyo whispered before placing him down gently.
"I'll give you a week before I make up my mind. Now if you excuse us. My uncle and I need to tend to something." Kagome said calmly before standing up to leave.
"Kagome…I need to speak with you later." Sango said
"Then tonight in my room, you too monk." And with that they were gone.
"After the Lord Marshal handed her the letters he had promised he to leave her alone to read as she pleased. After reading a few she deiced to stop since Sango was to speak with her. After waiting patently a knock came before Sango, Miroku and surprisingly Lady Rin walked in. Kagome turned around and said, "Good evening lady Rin."
"Good evening…I'm sorry to have come however I need a date and the colors for your gown." Rin said
"A month form now and I have what I will wear." Kagome answered.
"OH, O.K. than I'll let you guys be. Good night girls." Rin said before leaving the room
"Night." They all replied.
After Rin walked out Kagome let out a long sigh and sat on her bed. She closed her eyes as she fell back to lay down on her bed. She opened her eyes looked over at Sango and Miroku and said, "I'm such a selfish fool."
"Kagome are you alright?" Miroku asked worriedly
In the little while that he has known Kagome she had come to be like a sister to him. That's why when he grew found of her he wanted to rip the dead bastards that had tried it to hurt her to shreds. Sango was the same only she had the pleasure of killing the bastards.
"Yeah kiki, what's up?" Sango added
"I want you guys to come with me. I don't want that bitch to come back with me and I want people there that I know I can trust." Kagome explained.
"But Kagome…I…we can't just take off." Miroku said unsure of what to do
"I'll come…I'm not letting those asswholes hurt you at all." Sango hissed almost to quickly for Miroku's liking.
"Sango you could think about it you know. I know you want to stay." Kagome said sadly.
"Damn it Kagome! I'm going I love Miroku but I refuse to abandon a friend!" Sango yelled out.
After realizing what she said her eyes want wide and her face became a bright red. Sango was about to turn and run away when she said that Kagome had paralyzed him she staid. Miroku's eyes were wide and filled with such joy. Kagome just said, "Then stay, true love is one thing I will not let you run from." Before jumping out the balcony and leaving the two alone.
Before Sango could do anything she was pulled into a tight hug. Slowly she found her self hugging the person back knowing full well that the arms that held her dearly were those of the man she loved. After awhile of silence Miroku lowered his head and whispered, "I love you too…I've always loved you." in to Sango's ear.
Sango closed her eyes as she held back her tears of joy. How she came to love him a pervert was beyond her but the only thing she knew was that she loved him and cared for him. She opened her eyes and said, "We should go and talk with the Lord and Lady."
"Your right we should…come on let us get it over with." Miroku sad as he pulled away from their embrace. 'Should I…what if she pushes me away? Later…Later I shall kiss my Sango.' he thought.
Sango and Miroku walked down the halls and into the main room where they found Sesshoumaru, Rin, Inuyasha and Kikiyo talking. They both bowed but staid in the room until Sesshoumaru asked, "What is it?" to try and avoid his brothers question.
"Sango and I whish to be married as well." Miroku began, "We also whish to go with Kagome to look after her from her family." Sango added.
Inuyasha forgot all about his argument as soon as he heard those words. He grew angry and enraged. Sesshoumaru looked over at his mate and then back to the two he nodded his head before saying, "As you whish. Will you marry here or once you arrive at the eastern kingdom?"
"We will marry at the eastern kingdom; I feel it is too soon for marriage." Sango answered
"I understand, now if you will we need to finish this discussion with my little brother." Sesshoumaru stated.
"Of course, good evening my Lord, My Lady." the said before walking out together.
"I'll be with the stupid wench for three days and no more. Kikiyo…lets go." Inuyasha growled out.
"Inuyasha…My Lord, My Lady." Kikiyo said as she was being pulled out of the room.
"Sesshoumaru…this does not set well with me. Something bad is going to happen." Rin stated.
"Rin…I to fear but I will keep you safe. Stay at my side and I shall forever stay at yours. Sesshoumaru said as he held his mate close.
Mean while Inuyasha dragged Kikiyo down the halls. He stopped once he reached her room and finally looked her in the face. Her eyes were cold yet her smile told him she loved him. He gave a weak smile before saying, "Kikiyo, kio you know I would always be loyal to you."
"I know…she's just trying to help." Kikiyo said to reassure him
"That's not it…she…I think she's trying to keep us apart." Inuyasha said
"That's silly…just relax and go to bed. I'll see you in the morning my love." Kikiyo said before kissing him passionately.
"Night kio…I'll see you in the morning." Inuyasha said before returning the kiss.
Once Kikiyo was sure he was gone she left once more to meet with her lord and lover. Inuyasha on the other hand entered his side and went straight for the balcony. There he found a sleeping Kagome. 'Stupid wench.' He thought as he crossed over.
He picked her up and laid her on her bed. He covered her and watched her sleep for awhile before her returned to his own side. 'These next three days best go by fast.' He thought before entering the dream world himself.