Title: Surely My Lord, You Jest?

Summary: After completing the Jewel, and the wish for peace granted, Priestess Midoriko is summoned from beyond the world of the living to grant Kagome one more unselfish wish. With her depression growing at the knowledge Inuyasha will never love her, Kagome wishes for Kikyo to be able to be with Inuyasha forever at the cost of her own life…or so she thought until she awakens far from her friends with no memory of who she once was ! What happens when a certain demon lord stumbles upon her scent in his travels ? Told in 500-1,000 word chapters.

((A/N: Hey everybody. Welcome back for this weeks installment of Surely My Lord. Thank you for those of you who took the time out to review I appreciate it ^_^. Enjoy !))


Chapter Five: A Story Told Once

Sesshomaru seemed unfazed. With a huff, Priestess Masaya took another drag of her pipe.

"Alright well…lets get straight to the point. I'm not looking to fight you for the girl. Midoriko told me from start that some one would come for her. So, she will depart, with you, tomorrow morning. That will give me enough time to say goodbye."

"Tonight would be best." Sesshomaru objected. Priestess Masaya raised an eyebrow as she stood from the futon, heading away to add more tobacco into her pipe.

"Do not forget where you currently are, Lord Sesshomaru. I make the rules here. She will leave in the morning." She stated. Taking his silence as approval she went on. "I have truly grown to care for her Sesshomaru. Make sure…you take care of her."

"One more thing." He said, ignoring her last words and voicing a detail that had not gone unnoticed by him. "While she was in our midsts, you were careful not to use my name. Why?" She gave him an amused smile that developed slowly on her lips.

"If you hadn't told her yourself yet, then you will in time. I will not have any impact upon her memory. You will tell her when you feel so obligated." She said easily, before returning to the futon. "Now I, have one more thing." She lit the pipe once more.

"Mine is more of a request, however. Would you please visit with Naname before you leave this time, My Lord? I know she is careful to avoid you, but maybe…talking to you this time will make her a tad less miserable. It's hard to see joy in her eyes these days." A feeling Sesshomaru had become acquainted with began forming in his chest. A heaviness. Guilt. Refusing would be dishonorable in their situation. It was the least he could do for her and her daughter. Not to mention she very much was pleading if she was calling him 'My Lord' in their secluded company.

"Very well." He answered mildly. She nodded and right on cue the door opened to reveal Kagome standing in her red and white Priestess garments, bow and arrows in hand…just in case.

"I'm sorry I took so long, Priestess. I went to go check on Naname. She seems deeply saddened." She informed, sliding the door shut behind her before walking up and taking a seat on the same side of the futon as Sesshomaru, right across from Masaya with three feet between her and the demon lord. Masaya took another long stream of smoke into her lungs before letting it out through her nostrils slowly. Then, as if sobering up she sat up straight and her eyelids lowered darkly as she looked to Kagome.

"Let me tell you a story young one. Many years ago, a demon lord who despised humans happened upon a little girl who had once tended him back to health. She had been mangled and killed by a pack of hungry wolves, however the Lord had a magical sword that could bring her back to life. He figured it was fair, and brought her back. She was very much human though, and being alive didn't mean she would stay that way. Her wounds need to be tended to. Quickly he rushed to a village where he had heard some time ago that a formidable Priestess resided in. Uncaring that she could purify him, he entered her abode and all but demanded she save the little girls life. Despite being angry at him, she knew she couldn't refuse the little girl.

It took weeks for the girl to heal, all the while the Priestess tended to her and the Lord kept watch night and day. In that time the demon Lord and the Priestess gained a mutual respect for each other, and the Priestess's daughter grew fond of him. Both the Lord and the little girl departed when she was finally able to move almost painlessly. However, he would always return if anything ailed the girl, from sickness, to broken bones, to womanly dealings. If they were ever in battle near each other they aided one another. He trusted the Priestess, and often her daughter would make sure to spend time with him during his visits. One day the Priestess's daughter was kidnapped by demons. Not knowing if he would hear her she cried to the skies for the demon Lord. He came to her but she noticed his eyes were very red.

"What?" He had growled at her. She hysterically told him about her predicament and begged for his help. This woman who had given him so much, now needed him. He didn't want to refuse but he had to tell her the truth. You see, all demons go through a period of time when they are 'in heat', and it was his time. The Priestess still trusted him to do the right thing and save her daughter. He obliged. He left, found and slaughtered the demons that had kidnapped the girl and spent three days getting back with her after tending to her injuries. In that time…" Masaya finally stopped speaking, and she took a deep breath. The heavy feeling returned in Sesshomaru's chest but he refused to leave.

"In that time, happy to have been rescued by the love of her life, the Priestess's daughter confessed her love for him. He fought to stay in control, reject her gently, but she enticed him. He took her on the second night. Upon returning her on the third day before nightfall, he had carefully explained to the daughter that he did not love her. He was not too familiar with the fragility of a womans heart, so his words could have been kinder. Regardless, she quickly ran inside when she finally got back, and the demon Lord confessed all of what had transpired. The Priestess was infuriated and demanded he leave. After some time had passed she realized however, that she could not be so angry with him. He had told her upright the predicament he was in before he went, and it was her daughter who enticed him. He had tried to stop it. The main thing also, was that he still had saved her daughters life. An additional upside was a truth even she couldn't deny. Even in his state, he had treated her daughter right, and her daughter had lost her virginity to the man she truly loved, even if it did end in heartbreak."

Kagome took in the story hungrily. It was nothing short of intriguing. A demon lord and a Priestess's daughter? It was almost a…a scandal of sorts. Masaya took another drag.

"The demon Lord returned one day, with his ill human ward, once again, seeking help. The Priestess obliged. She spoke to him of her wrongs and apologized for the way she had treated him. He offered her an apology as well. Her daughter, however, went out of her way to avoid his presence completely. When the young one was well again, the Priestess and demon parted on good terms. And now, here we are."

Kagome's face had turned a bright red as she listened to the kind of sexy one sided love affair. She looked between the demon next to her and her Priestess mentor.

"Y-you mean…Naname and him…" She turned and glared daggers at Sesshomaru. "How dare you!" She bellowed, making him wince and growl at the volume of her voice.

"Priestess Minami calm yourself this instant! Did you not listen to the last part of my story?!" She snapped viciously, causing Kagome to gulp and sit back upright.

"Yes Ma'am." She whispered. Masaya huffed.

"Anyway…it's time that you learn about your past. And that man next to you has come to help you do just that, there is no doubt. You will leave with him in morning."

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((A/N: Hey everyone. Went a little overboard on that chapter o' sorry ! Lol. Anyway, hope you guys like it. I wanted to give a little spin on Sesshomaru's character in the story, so I hope you all liked it. Drop a review if you can . please and thank you. See you guys next week, and have a great rest of your week!))