Kagome slowly opened her tired eyes and looked around. She was now in a big room with royal blue walls with stars painted on the ceiling and a mirror in the corner. A large window faced the south, giving view to a large, beautiful garden covered in all sorts of flowers. She gazed out the window for a moment before trying to sit up. She winced slightly at the sharp pain that shot through her back. She slid back down into the giant pillows and silky blankets with a quiet sigh. A moment later, the door slowly creaked open a crack, the sudden harsh light burning her eyes.
"Oh, you're awake." a sweet voice said. The door widened more, revealing a short, stout woman with chestnut colored hair and matching eyes. She smiled as she sat the tray she had been carrying down at the foot of the bed. She quickly walked back to the door and shut it seeing Kagome's squinted eyes.
"My name is Kanade. I'm one of the healers here." Where's "here"? I brought you a little of everything since I'm not really sure what you like." she fumbled with the plates. "First off, would you like some water?" Kagome shook her head. "What about some tea?" another shake. "Any of this look appetizing?" Kagome quickly surveyed the tray, not seeing the item she craved the most. Kagome shook her head and sighed inaudibly. "Child, you really should try to eat something." Kanade coaxed. Kagome rested her head on the fluffy pillow and turned her head away from the woman, towards the window. The woman sighed. "Very well then. I'll come back later to see if you've changed your mind. Try to get some rest." she said as she picked up the tray and left. Kagome stared out the window once again, longing to sit in the small pond she could see from there.
My body, it's burning.
She had just started dozing off when she heard a slight shuffling to her right. She turned her head away from the window and looked up. She could see curious amber eyes burning through the darkness. Sesshomaru? She closed her eyes once more. "What is your name?" he asked quietly once again. His voice echoed through the silence. He seems kind enough. I don't think he'll hurt me if he finds out what I am, but…maybe I can skip that part… "Ka-go-me." she sounded out in a sing-song voice. She took a deep breath, though it didn't help. She just couldn't seem to catch her breath. I need it…soon.
He slightly tilted his head to the right, a confused look crossing his face. "What are you, Ka-go-me?" he asked. Her eyes snapped open. Her breathing quickened. Oh no.. Before she could reply, the door opened once again. Lord Inutaisho walked in, surprised to see Sesshomaru there to. "Sesshomaru, what are you doing in here?" "I wanted to find out her name." he replied innocently. His father raised an eyebrow. "It's Kagome." he said quietly. Lord Inutaisho smiled. "Well Kagome, looks like you'll need some food pretty soon, considering your condition. So which would you prefer: human or animal?" She was shocked. He knows what I am? "Father, what are you-" "Human." Kagome shyly said. Sesshomaru looked at them both with a confused look on his face. "I can't really take you hunting for humans…what if I found you a donor?" She nodded once and looked longingly out of the window. "Come Sesshomaru, let her sleep." Sesshomaru spared her one last glance before leaving with his father.