A Mirror's Reflection

Lady Nefertiti

Last time: She grabbed onto Sesshomaru for dear life and inwardly chanted…. 'Don't look down , Don't look down….' And she shuddered but not because of the cold. Then Sesshomaru told her to calm down and that he wouldn't let her fall and wrapped that furry boa of his around her and she smiled slightly. Weird guy…..but she sure liked it.


Chapter 4: Water bodies…in every shape and form part 2

Bloody Hell. And that was the only way to describe this situation she had gotten herself into. Here she was all fine and dandy with her friends in Kaede's village and then she just HAD to go all impulsive and spur-of-the-moment and run off with the deadliest assassin in Japan didn't she? Just because she could? Oh yeah she was 'miss I'm from the future and we future girls can do whatever we want because we are independent…' She shook her head and felt an odd presence behind her. "Hey uh… Sesshomaru-sama? There's someone behind…" Kagome started.

"Indeed. We have a wolf on our trail." Sesshomaru said like it was really not a big deal that they were being followed. It was downright creepy and stalker-ish! Kagome shuddered but it wasn't because of the cold weather and she snuggled closer to him which hadn't gone unnoticed by Sesshomaru who made no comment.

Well if it was Kouga then he picked a bad time to declare his rights as Kagome being his woman. Sure Sesshomaru didn't like her like that but she wasn't so sure that he'd take kindly to the wolf making her upset. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru might have their differences but they were blood and since Kagome was 'Inuyasha's wench/Miko/shard-detector'

-Sesshomaru-

She'd been silent, mostly ever since their encounter with Inuyasha and him saying those things to the little Miko. Of course it wasn't any of his business protecting Kagome and her honor about her not being a worthless copy but he couldn't help but feel a little tug in his heart when he saw her distraught expression. He would've assumed (Kagome being as open and loud mouthed as she was) to defend herself but she just stayed silent like she was agreeing with him. Hn, if anyone would regard him as a copy, worthless and useless he would've killed them in a heartbeat. But this Miko, Kagome would not or maybe could not kill Inuyasha because he was her friend? Rubbish in his opinion. There was no room for friends….allies yes, acquaintances yes but not friends. And he wondered whether Kagome realized that she had so much power in that little body of hers that she could purify much more?

He didn't like the fact that she downgraded herself to so little just to fit in with everyone else. He hated to admit it but she'd be better off traveling with him, seeing that he was a better protector, better looking, and she harbored so much inner power that she would fit into his group better. He could train her to actually use her powers and not just shoot arrows, she'd be a good influence on Rin too. Sesshomaru hadn't failed to notice that Kagome always took baths like if she didn't she would disintegrate into a puddle a smelly mush.

-Sango- (Kaede's Village)

She walked towards the village on a mission: Operation: Find Miroku. Of course she didn't blame Kagome for bringing those lecherous magazines here in the feudal era. Kagome was always trying to look out for everyone and make sure everyone was happy. Okay so she'd taken care of Inuyasha and Kikyo by dumping them in the water and if luck was on Sango's side Kikyo would dissolve since she was made of bones, clay and dirt. Sango frowned as she made her way towards the entrance of the village. She'd been left alone for god knew how long from Kagome and that wasn't sitting well with her.

Inuyasha that baka-sama had just let her walk away like she (Kagome) was nobody to him! And Kagome, out of the goodness of her heart, even left her supplies for them! She could've easily taken them with her when she left with Sesshomaru. Sango stopped and sighed as she stared the sky for a moment. The guy sure was a mystery. Either he was too preoccupied to think about what was happening at the moment (When Kagome left with him to the Palace) or he was willingly letting her accompany him. Maybe he was lonely? Wait that didn't sound right. Maybe he needed to use her for something? Wait that didn't sound right either.

What was interesting to Sango was that why had/would Kagome run off with Sesshomaru, who slightly resembled Inuyasha in hair color and eye color which would only remind her of Inuyasha all the time? Why hadn't Kagome gone 500 years into the future which was farther than Sesshomaru's palace? She could've sealed the well to avoid Inuyasha from coming and stayed as long as she wanted! But wouldn't Sesshomaru just kick her out of the palace after she was there for a while just because he was getting tired of her presence? But Kagome did have reason to run. Those comments Inuyasha had made were very rude and he had said it in front of Kikyo this time too! And Kagome acted like an angel throughout it like what he was saying was TRUE!

"A mirror's reflection…." Sango said aloud. Kagome was different than Kikyo and acted different than Kikyo! They had different eye color too! Okay so maybe they were incarnation and reincarnation but it didn't mean that they had to act and look the same right? Kikyo, being her usual selfish self took a little of Kagome's soul, dragged well was trying to drag Inuyasha to hell with her and maybe this time to top it all off, she'd brain-washed him too! And what was even more reason to get angrier was that she was helping the rift between Sesshomaru and Inuyasha get worse.

Who knew what rubbish she had already told him? How many lies? They were brothers, half or not it didn't matter! Sango got all misty-eyed then and shook her head. "I'm just acting all sentimental because I miss Kohaku." Both were so thick-headed that they didn't take advantage of their time and her? She might never have a chance to see her baby brother again….

"Where are you Miroku! If you're even 5 feet within those village girls I'll hurt you and then castrate you! But that's after I give birth of course since doing dangerous things is harmful for pregnant girls." Well being pregnant and all, she was getting exercise, err…so to speak.

"Sango? Sango? Did you happen to see Kagome-mama anywhere" Shippo asked suddenly appearing out of no where. Sango blinked and sighed. Great. What was she supposed to say now? 'Oh yes Shippo dear….she made off with the dashing and handsome and might I mention dangerous older brother…you know him, Sesshomaru but she's okay cause she's in his arms all snug….' But Sango just looked down at him and bit her lip. She didn't want to lie but telling him the truth would make him run straight to the western lands to go save his 'mama.'

Oh how to go about this and not make Shippo panic. Sango still wasn't 100 percent sure that Sesshomaru would ensure Kagome's safety. He was a little testy when angered and Kagome was good at pissing demons off….

"Shippo…" Sango started in a hesitant voice. Well at least the good thing about this was that she forgot about her hunt to make Miroku pay for his hentai-ness at least for a while.

-Back to Sesshomaru and Kagome-

Sesshomaru stopped and started to descend on his cloud, much to Kagome's surprise. If he had wanted to get away from this wolf then airborne was the best cause the wolf couldn't exactly fly now could it? Unless Sesshomaru felt that the wolf was no longer following them? Or maybe Sesshomaru wasn't a sissy and didn't run from fights and would take the wolf head-on. Gah! but this demon was always confusing!

They landed near a spring and then out of the blue Kagome jumped when she heard his sudden voice. "We are now on the borders of the west." Ok-ay now what were they waiting for? Suddenly a figure appeared in front of them and Sesshomaru shielded Kagome from oncoming debris and dust with his haori sleeve.

"Kouga!" Kagome said from behind Sesshomaru and slapped a hand on her forehead. He was a ways from home wasn't he? And she didn't think that Sesshomaru would approve of him 'polluting' the western lands with his presence.

"Hey Kagome! How's my woman doing today? I see you ditched mutt-face because he insulted you really bad this time. I went to the village to see you and your slayer friend said you went off on your own." Kouga said cockily, hands on his hips. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow but said nothing. So Sango hadn't told Kouga the entire truth of where Kagome had gone. For her safety? Was Kagome in danger from this wolf? Leader of packs this wolf might be but he wasn't very bright was he? Fool… did he have to go off and remind Kagome that Inuyasha hurt her feelings? And of his dead lover no less.

Kouga suddenly moved in front of her, held her hands now and said in the most sincere way possible, "So anyway I came to see whether you were ready to be my mate." Kagome looked at Sesshomaru then back at Kouga. Why couldn't he just accept that she liked him as a friend and not as a mate or lover? He was started to get irritating and her patience wore thin with him. Too bad she couldn't sit him like she sat Inuyasha and she couldn't exactly have Sesshomaru kill him. How could one ward off a thick-headed fool who just couldn't take a hint? But perhaps it wasn't really Kouga's fault. She was single in the demon market and Kouga wasn't doing anything wrong. But right now, she really didn't need this. Who knew whether he was going to pick a fight with Sesshomaru just because she was traveling with him.

Sesshomaru cut in before Kouga could say anything else saying, "This Sesshomaru does not appreciate you holding the Miko's hands wolf." Kouga blinked at him and didn't heed his words.

"So Kagome I thought that a mating in spring, maybe April or May would be best because you are like my little flow…..ahhh!" And Kouga's hands went to his face. "You…You! Burned my cheek with that crazy whip of yours!" Thank god he'd moved away in time to avoid real damage.

"Indeed." Sesshomaru said blandly watching Kouga and Kagome sighed and shook her head. Boys….

"Well Kouga I have to go. Uhm…maybe I'll see you again soon okay!?" and Kagome was about to walk away when Kouga stopped her holding her shoulder. Sesshomaru did not appreciate this. Not only was this wolf polluting his lands (the wolf tribes weren't allowed in the western lands without invitation) but he was embarrassing Kagome AND he was almost late for his meeting with the eastern lord! Kagome caught his expression and laughed nervously. What to do….Sesshomaru wasn't patient person. She took his hand off her shoulder and said, "You know Kouga about me being your woman….it's NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!"

"But Kagome…." Kouga said not bothered by her rejection.

"Look I'm really sorry but I ….err…" Kagome stuttered and then she pulled something out of her pocket and sprayed it at Kouga's face.

"AIIIEEEE!" Kouga yelled jumping up and down and then ran to the nearest stream to wash his face.

"Interesting. What sort of attack was this?" Sesshomaru said watching him run away. Very effective.

"It's called pepper spray that I brought here from home and the attack is called: Ward Kouga and his obvious affection, advances and attentions off of this Kagome….." Kagome said happily.

"Interesting." Sesshomaru said. And with that thought both walked off towards the Palace, each comfortable with each others presence now that they shared a mutual understanding… well at least about Kouga.


Lady Nefertiti: Please read and review! thanks.

Kouga: "You're really pulling out all the stops on this fic huh?"

Lady Nefertiti: '...'

Until next time!