Disclaimer: InuYasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and I make no money from this silly story.
Sesshomaru Bites the Dust
In the fields on the outskirts of the village, Kagome carefully picked herbs for Kaede. She laid them in the basket, trying not to mix them up. So intent was she in what she was doing, she did not hear someone approach her.
Two bare feet, almost covered by a bright red hakama were suddenly in front of her. Kagome stopped what she was doing and smiled up at InuYasha.
"You get restless waiting for me to return, InuYasha?" Kagome said sweetly.
"Keh," InuYasha replied. "I got tired of listening to Shippou's stupid babble, and Miroku nearly fell into me when Sango slapped him for being a perv again."
Putting a hand stained green from her herb picking to her mouth, Kagome stifled a laugh.
"Well, Sango has her way of controlling our monk," Kagome said.
InuYasha quirked a frown, and then tried to pull at the kotodama around his neck. He did not like being reminded of control…
"Yeah, and you have yours Kagome," InuYasha said sadly.
Sitting back on her heels, Kagome regarded him solemnly. He was not looking at her, but she could tell that the little used kotodama still made him uncomfortable. It wasn't like she had felt a need to use it much these days. Their relationship was past that….
"I'm sorry InuYasha," Kagome said softly. "You know the kotodama means nothing to me anymore. Come here…"
Quirking an eye at her quizzically, InuYasha knelt down as she beckoned him towards her. His eyes went wide as she reached around his neck and began to lift it off, cautious not to tangle it in his long hair. He bent his head down as she pulled it off, and they both sat quietly, looking at it in her hands.
"I can't believe you did that," InuYasha said in awe. "Uh, thanks for trusting me Kagome."
"I've always trusted you, InuYasha," Kagome said, eyes sparkling.
An uneasy silence passed between them, as the air filled with unspoken emotions. Beginning to feel uncomfortable, InuYasha sought a way to break it.
"So, what will you do with it now?" InuYasha said.
Fingering the beads in her hands, Kagome shrugged. Then she smiled up at him, and flung it away, over her shoulder.
"What is the meaning of this?"
At the sound of Sesshomaru's voice, InuYasha jumped to his feet, and then gaped. Eyes bugging out, he began to laugh, and Kagome turned in confusion to see what had happened. Of all the coincidences…
A blush began to form on Kagome's face, and she covered her mouth again as giggles tried to pour uncontrollably from her. By this time, InuYasha was doubled over in laughter.
Frowning, Sesshomaru tried to remove the kotodama from around his neck. It resisted, flashing with miko power, and he snarled in annoyance. This only made InuYasha and Kagome laugh harder.
"Hey, Kagome," InuYasha finally gasped out. "Say it."
"No way!" Kagome retorted.
"I dare you!"
"This Sesshomaru is not amused, miko," Sesshomaru said darkly.
That did it. Eyes twinkling in mischief, Kagome winked at InuYasha.
"SIT!"
The kotodama pulled Sesshomaru face first into the dirt. Huffing and puffing, Jaken caught up to them while the spell was still active, and gaped in shock.
"My Lord, my Lord, what has happened to you?" Jaken sputtered.
"Your Lord has been bested," InuYasha laughed out. "By a human female!"
"Never!" Jaken spat indignantly.
"You know, we better get out of here before the spell wears off," Kagome said, suddenly serious.
"Why?" InuYasha replied. "You can just say it again!"
A meaningful look passed between them, and InuYasha nodded before scooping Kagome up and bounding away. They left an enraged Jaken behind to deal with a probably more enraged Sesshomaru…when he could pull his head out of the ground.