Title: How The Heck Did I Get Stuck With You?!
By: Youkai-Kagome
Summary: Sesshoumaru has always hated humans. But what will happen when he's thrown into a ball-like prison with a certain human miko? Kagome has never really feared any demons in all her years fighting for Shikon Shards. After finally gathering all the shards, the Shikon No Tama's original creator, Midoriko, places her and her worst nightmare in a ball-like prison until they figure out how to get out. Will she be able to break his heart of ice? Or will she and Sesshoumaru be stuck together for the rest of their lives in this ball-like prison?
Opening Credits:
Kagome: I never thought I'd see the day InuYasha took up eating dirt.
InuYasha: I was being sarcastic!
Youkai-Kagome: Gee, it sure didn't look like you were being sarcastic so here have some more!
InuYasha: NOOO!!!! No more!! No more!! I admit it! I suck at being sarcastic!!!
Youkai-Kagome: That's better. We all know you don't know how to be sarcastic.
InuYasha: HEY! I RESENT THAT!!!
Youkai-Kagome: Oh? And what are you going to do about it? You know I'll just sit you.
InuYasha: And you know I'll make sure to fall on top of you full force! *Evil glint in eyes*
Youkai-Kagome: You wouldn't!
InuYasha: Oh yeah? Try me!
Youkai-Kagome: I'd rather not.
InuYasha: Scaredy cat! Scaredy cat! Youkai-Kagome's a scaredy cat!! *tauntingly*
Youkai-Kagome: Oh, really? I'm not scared, I just don't want to smell like dog turd.
InuYasha: Grrrr....
Kagome: SIT!!!! No growling at the writer or the audience! You want her to make you eat dirt throughout the entire story?!
Youkai-Kagome: Now THAT'S an idea! *Evilly*
InuYasha: O_O' You wouldn't!!
Youkai-Kagome: Oh, wouldn't I? You know I would enjoy it 'immensely'!
InuYasha: *GULP*
Youkai-Kagome: I'm surprised Megan hasn't said ANYTHING yet tonight...Anyways, on with the disclaimer!
Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or any of it's characters. They belong to Rumiko Takahashi. I do not own Megan either. She belongs to, well, Megan. So don't sue. Thank You.
Chapter 3: Day 2 and nothing changes...Or does it?
It was early the next morning and nothing much had really changed between Kagome and Sesshoumaru. They were both thinking that they might as well get to know each other because they were going to have anyway since they were stuck there until they figured out how to get out, but both of them had their pride and weren't about to say anything about it. 'It's not like we're going to be getting out of here anytime soon, we might as well get to know each other better. Otherwise, we'll be totally miserable for eternity. After all, from what I've heard about these spells is that we won't age and nothing will change from what has happened already.'
'*You should get to know her, after all we're both stuck in here until we figure out how to get out.* Why should I care? I'm practically having the good life living imortally and besides, she's a human! H-U-M-A-N! Youkai do not interact with humans! *I didn't say mate with her, you dumbass! I said, get to know her. What better things do you have to do besides sit here and practically grumble about being away from your *precious* lands?!* Oh, so now you're rebuking me on my *precious* lands?! Well, you can go bye-bye. *NOOOOOOOOO* Bye. *Silence*' While Sesshoumaru was having a conflict with his inner emotions, Kagome was able to witness this and said quietly, "I don't even wanna know."
Sesshoumaru heard this clear as day, but decided to let it go. Kagome was glad, however, he decided to let it go. She didn't want to start anything with him at the moment. She was still venting her anger over some *other* stuff.
~.:.Flashback.:.~
"KAGOME!!!!" InuYasha cried. But it was no use. His Kagome was taken from him before his very eyes. 'This was what she was worried about,' he thought. "Let her out, you goddamn ball!!" he yelled angrily as he kicked the ball-like prison and was hurled into a nearby tree.
Finally, a voice spoke up, "I am Midoriko, creator of the Shikon No Tama (A/N: I don't know the English name for Shikon No Tama.). These two have been put in this barrier right before your eyes until they figure out how to get out. They have a prophecy to fulfill together which they do not know about yet."
"What prophecy?! This won't require a mating will it?!" InuYasha cried out, hoping to all gods it wasn't going to happen. 'He'll be devastated to hear the truth. It seems that both brothers have fallen for this reincarnation of the miko, Kikyo. Although, it wouldn't take InuYasha long to admit, he would jump right to it, given the right moment. But, Sesshoumaru? He doesn't want to admit that he's fallen head over heals for Kagome. Well, that's why I've put the barrier up. This barrier will only break until their destiny that is needed to fulfill the prophecy has been established.
"Yes, it will. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with you, InuYasha. All I can say is Sesshoumaru and Kagome are destined to be together to fulfill the prophecy. And before you plot anything, if you love Kagome, InuYasha, you will want her to be happy. If we know you, you'll do something stupid and only make her life even more miserable, and when Sesshoumaru and her get out, I don't think he will be too pleased," Midoriko warned him. Of course, she knew he would do something stupid, but when he did, he wouldn't be able to say she didn't warn him.
"Feh. Like Sesshoumaru would fall madly in love with a human, even more a miko who could purify him at any given time," InuYasha snorted. He wasn't going to believe a dead miko that Sesshumaru could actually fall in love with a miko, but deep down in his heart he knew it was possible.
"We'll see, InuYasha, we'll see." And with that she was gone.
~Barrier~
"What happened?!" Sesshoumaru and Kagome exclaimed at the same time, "YOU!!"
"Why am I stuck with a human miko wench?! I've got better things to do besides be trapped in some stupid bubble with a human! WHAT ABOUT MY LANDS?!?!" He roared.
Kagome was about to say "Oh shutup! Don't you think I have better things too besides being stuck here with an egotistical dog who has nothing better to gripe about besides complain about his lands?!" but she held her tongue and said, "Well, obviously I didn't do it, because I wouldn't want to be stuck with a raging mad man who's complaining about being with humans!"
Sesshoumaru was about to reply when Midoriko appeared and said, "SILENCE! I have brought you here because you two have a destiny to fulfill. I will not tell you because you need to figure this out on your own."
"Why did you bring us here and leave me stuck here with an egotistical bastard?!" Kagome shouted. It was clear she didn't want to be here with him, but we'll see about that later.
"Who are YOU calling egotistical?! I have better things to do besides sit here with a wench! I have my lands to protect!!" Sesshoumaru growled.
"Yes, well, I understand you're the Lord of the Western Lands. Your lands will be no different from what they were when you last saw them. So, you have no reason to get out for the time being. You, Kagome are going to say you have the Shikon no Tama to protect. The Shikon no Tama will not need to be protected at this time. Yes, you have a family to go back to and all, I understand that. Just with Sesshoumaru's land, nothing will be anymore different than it is now. Now, as for more important stuff. Number one, you will be well fed and there will be plenty of water. Now, I'm sure you're wondering when and how you're going to get out. I cannot tell you how you're going to get out, but you won't get out until you figure out what it is you need to get out. That is all I can tell you for now."
~.:.End Flashback.:.~
Yes, it was that! They had to figure out how to get out and it included the both of them! Somehow, she didn't like the idea. She had a feeling it would leave her and him bonded to each other for the rest of their lives. (A/N: A little foreshadowing, ne? I've really gotta stop giving these hints out.) She shook her head furiously. She didn't want to be bonded to an egotistical dog anytime soon! Meanwhile, Sesshoumaru was having similar thoughts.
'Now, how to get out of this goddamn barrier...She said I wouldn't be able to get out of here until that wench and I figured out how to get out of here. But that means we would have to do it together. Who knows what this requires! Who knows, Midoriko could be planning for us to mate! This would be mortifying!! ME! Of all youkai! Mated to a human! No, I will not make the same mistakes my father did mating with that human wench and having a hanyou son named InuYasha! I don't care if I'm stuck here for all time! It's not like it's affecting me any!'
'*Sigh* Nothing much has changed between these two. They seemed to have inadvertently figured out part of the initial plan. It seems they aren't cursing and screaming at each other anymore, so we're starting to make some progress. Kagome is smarter than I had originally thought. But, of course, she comes from the future and isn't stupid. Neither is Sesshoumaru. He has some clue as to what this barrier is. Kagome, I'm surprised knows a lot about this barrier. Well ok, I've given them some hint about it, but they didn't know that they would have to work together to solve this. Well, they know they won't get out by themselves since they're both here together, but I didn't expect them to automatically think of the youkai term mating. Oh well, I give these two far too little credit.' Midoriko thought giving them their daily supply of food and water.'
It was coming to the time of day that Midoriko would bring them their daily supply of food and water. Today it was fresh rabbits and carrots. "Yuck, I hate carrots!" Sesshoumaru grumbled. "Well, it's the only thing besides rabbits that you're gonna get so I suggest you eat hearty and get over your disgust for vegetables. They're good for you, you know," Midoriko said before leaving. "I'll be back tomorrow with your daily meal." And with that she was gone.
Kagome was surprised to hear Sesshoumaru say that but she also knew that since he hated humans so much, he also hated their type of food. But to her, it was hard to believe that he wasn't particularly fond of carrots. "I don't like carrots or vegetables for that matter either..." She mumbled quietly, but he heard her and quirked an eyebrow.
"Now, why would you say that? Surely, since you're human you must love this stuff?" Sesshoumaru asked coolly.
"I absolutely hate this stuff! My mom made me eat it all the time, but when I got old enough I refused to eat it and I haven't touched it since! I hate vegetables. They taste so disgusting, I honestly don't know how people can stand them!" Kagome said disdainfully. She was disdainful about vegetables, not towards Sesshoumaru as much. (A/N: I absolutely *hate* vegetables! I can't stand them! I know they're healthy for the vitamins and minerals and all that health stuff, but I absolutely cannot stand them!)
"Oh." 'So, she's human but yet seems to have the heart of a youkai. I've never seen this in a human before. Usually, humans are so weak and fragile and all that other nonsense, but she carries herself high and noble, regardless of the youkai before her. She'd make a great mate...*Mentally smacks himself upside the head* What the fuck am I thinking?! This Sesshoumaru will not mate with a human! I will not fall in my father's mistake of falling in love with a human!'
Kagome could see that Sesshoumaru was struggling with his inner self but didn't pay any attention to it because it's not polite to stare and she didn't want him to get any more hostile towards her than he probably already was. They needed to at least get along if they were going to figure out how to get out of here. And if it included what she thought it did, they would have to do what it was and it had to mean something to each other, not something done just to get out of this prison. 'He seems like a cold-hearted bastard, but if you look past the emotionless mask you could see that he has feelings just like everybody else even though he refuses to admit it. He would make a great 'mate' because he cares somewhere deep...*Mentally smacks herself upside the head* What am I thinking?! We're not mates! He doesn't even like humans! Besides, he wouldn't feel that way about me anyways....'
'I guess I don't give these two enough credit. They know to some extent what is expected of them. But, who in their right mind wouldn't guess this sort of job that is required? Well, that Monk certainly wouldn't hesitate on guessing this...' Midoriko thought, without them knowing she was here.
~.:.Meanwhile.:.~
'I can't believe that damn ball swallowed her and Sesshoumaru in there! And I didn't do anything to stop it! Duh! Kagome wouldn't tell you that this was going to happen! She knew something was up and wouldn't tell you! ARGH! Why won't she tell me these things?! *Because, you would either say she's making this stuff up or you take it too seriously and be Mr. Overprotective father-like figure! She didn't want that!* O.O Doh!' InuYasha was so busy with his inner conflict, he didn't even hear his comrades calling him to eat.
"InuYasha! Come on! Dinner's ready. Or would you rather go without ramen tonight?" Sango said somewhat annoyed. It looked like she and the monk had been calling him for a half an hour at the least, that's how lost in thought he was.
"Sango, cut him some slack. He's just lost Kagome not too long ago due to that barrier. Not only that, but she's been stuck in there with Sesshoumaru and he's worried about what he'll do to her in there. Leave him be, he'll come around eventually. At least, I hope so," the monk said quietly not to hurt the hanyou anymore than he already was. Miroku had an idea when Sesshoumaru and Kagome were through with this, that it would leave InuYasha torn inside. He had this feeling that the two would be doing some bonding in there, you know that type of thing.
Ok, Miroku was a hentai and tended to grope Sango a lot, but he wasn't stupid. He always sensed something about Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru always restrained himself from hurting/killing InuYasha around Kagome. It was almost as if he had feelings for her. But, so did InuYasha. He acts differently around Kagome than he does when she's not here. Miroku knew this stuff, but he also knew if he confronted InuYasha with this, he would go into a fit of rage over the Sesshoumaru part and would deny the part of his feelings that were so obvious for Kagome.
"Miroku? MIROKU! Are you coming or not? Now, you're daydreaming! You're as bad as InuYasha these days! Sheesh!" Sango said obviously ticked off. She didn't know what this was all about, but she had a feeling that Miroku knew more about InuYasha than he let on.
"Huh? Oh yeah. Coming," he said before leaving InuYasha to be alone. Even Sango could see that InuYasha loved her. But she could also see that if Midoriko put Kagome and Sesshoumaru in that barrier together, that they must be meant to be together for a certain reason. She had a sad feeling that it didn't include InuYasha in that type of way. After all, he loses his temper a lot and says mean things to push her away. She had a feeling it had to do with Naraku or some future evil force. Even InuYasha should've known this, but being as dense as he is, he probably hasn't yet. How did she know this stuff? She knew because he hasn't eaten hardly anything since she disappeared. He hardly slept and was losing a lot of weight. (A/N: I know nothing's going to change really, but I've gotta have some of the Inu gang in here.)
So the night was spent like this: InuYasha sitting in the Goshimboku Tree worrying about Kagome and Sango and Miroku thinking about InuYasha and what could possibly happen in that ball-like prison.
~.:. Ball-like Prison.:.~
It was getting late and Kagome decided to go to bed early to avoid any arguments. Sesshoumaru noticed this as always. 'So, she doesn't want to start a fight, eh? We'll see about that!' Sesshoumaru thought quite evilly. He was beginning to get used to Kagome and realized she wasn't like other humans who only decieved and lied to other demons.
"And where do you think you're going?" Sesshoumaru asked tauntingly. Kagome turned around slowly and saw to her surprise that he had the emotion of amusement on his delicate face.
"And since when is THAT any of your business?! I'm going to bed so I can hopefully avoid an argument with you!" She said matter of factly. She didn't feel like starting an argument but she also knew he loved her arguing from the look on his face. She had a feeling he wouldn't stop until he got her riled up about something petty as going to bed early.
"For your information, deary, I have every right to know where you're going. After all, I am Lord of the Western Lands and you have to tell me what I want to know," he said smugly. She was getting angry and quick, but she was going to make him earn it.
"Oh? Just to let you know, mister, I *don't* have to tell you anything. Not where I come from, anyways. So buzz off! I want to go to sleep sometime tonight, you know!" Kagome said calmly. She was going to make him mad before she got mad.
'What? I thought for sure she would have blown her top by now. Clearly she has a better temper than most humans I have seen in my lifetime. Either that, or she's trying to rile me up first!' Sesshoumaru thought quite amused. 'I'll get her riled up first, or my name isn't Sesshoumaru.'
"I'm a Lord, not a mister. You will refer to me as Lord Sesshoumaru. And you will have to get through me to get to your futon, as well," He said coolly. He wanted to see what she would do. She was going to play hard to get. She wasn't going to let him catch her anytime soon.
"Whatever. I'm not going through you. And who says the border line isn't in place, hmm," Kagome stated more than asked. She wasn't going to let him catch her and he knew it.
"I have no reason why I should have it anyways, after all it was your idea in the first place," he said, tint of amusement in his voice. He was slowly getting her worked up, and he knew it would only be a matter of time before she blew her top, speaking figuratively.
At this Kagome flipped her lid. "My idea?! MY IDEA?!?! You're the one who said you wanted half the barrier to yourself!!! I only came up with a solution to shut your damn mouth!"
"Now, now, Kagome. Mind your language. It isn't polite for a young lady to use such foul language," Sesshoumaru chastised mockingly. He was enjoying this immensely and she knew it. She was tired of this game and was ready for bed.
"I'll use all the fucking foul language I like! Now if you'll kindly shut up and let me go to bed and get away from an overly amused egotistical dog, I'll take my rest now!" Kagome fumed.
"I told you, I'm not an egotistical dog! You will show the proper respect I deserve," he said tensing up at the words "egotistical dog".
"Why should I give you any respect when you don't treat me with any!?! You're always calling me "wench" this, "human bitch" that! Don't you think I have a sense of self-respect too?! Of course, not! You're a conceited egotistical bastard who doesn't respect anyone but himself!! You pride your title and think that everybody has to bow down and give you the respect you think you so deserve! You want respect, you have to treat people with respect! You don't respect me, so I don't respect you!!!! I'm going to bed!!! Shutup and leave me alone!!!" Kagome yelled pissed off. She got to her futon and got in it and tuned Sesshoumaru's presence out.
Sesshoumaru was shocked she had stood up to him like that. 'Whoa! She's not even afraid of me! I could kill her and yet she stands up to me knowing that. She truly would make a wonderful mate....*BOP!* What AM I saying?!?! I sound like I want to mate with her! **We all know you do! *Pervertedly* ** I do not! Don't I? I'll ponder this later.'
'So, seems Sesshoumaru's beginning to realize his feelings. Kagome will start any day now...We're making progress. There is no reason at this time to give them a dream to make them want each other. I want them to want each other of their own free will, not because of a dream.' Midoriko thought, impressed with herself at the progress being made. 'It isn't much, but it's something. They'll learn their feelings soon enough. It's only a matter of time now," Midoriko thought, happily.
~.:.End Chapter.:.~
Ending Credits:
Megan: *Captain Jack Sparrow-like voice* That's very interesting...*Hyper* Do it again!!
Youkai-Kagome: *Rolls eyes* Do what again?
Megan: That fantastic argument! That was like so...intense!
Youkai-Kagome: I'll put it in when I feel like! Sesshoumaru enjoys it too much and I'm going to make him suffer. *Evilly*
Sesshoumaru: It's fun! Please one more time? *Puppy dog eyes*
Youkai-Kagome: Uhhhhhh....
Sesshoumaru: I'll watch my temper! Honest!
Youkai-Kagome: You're going on vacation to Paris! You need to broaden your horizons. And trust me, your temper is what adds suspense to the argument, so don't change in that aspect as of yet.
Sesshoumaru: I don't want to go on vacation!!!
Youkai-Kagome: Would you like me to send you to Timbuktu where it's hot?
Sesshoumaru: NO!!! I'll go, I'll go!! *Packs bags* I'm r-r-ready!!
Youkai-Kagome: I knew you'd see it my way. Now, hop on this airplane thingy and go to Paris and don't come back 'til January 31!
Sesshoumaru: Yes, ma'am...*Boards plane*
Kagome: That was interesting...
~Fin
By: Youkai-Kagome
Summary: Sesshoumaru has always hated humans. But what will happen when he's thrown into a ball-like prison with a certain human miko? Kagome has never really feared any demons in all her years fighting for Shikon Shards. After finally gathering all the shards, the Shikon No Tama's original creator, Midoriko, places her and her worst nightmare in a ball-like prison until they figure out how to get out. Will she be able to break his heart of ice? Or will she and Sesshoumaru be stuck together for the rest of their lives in this ball-like prison?
Opening Credits:
Kagome: I never thought I'd see the day InuYasha took up eating dirt.
InuYasha: I was being sarcastic!
Youkai-Kagome: Gee, it sure didn't look like you were being sarcastic so here have some more!
InuYasha: NOOO!!!! No more!! No more!! I admit it! I suck at being sarcastic!!!
Youkai-Kagome: That's better. We all know you don't know how to be sarcastic.
InuYasha: HEY! I RESENT THAT!!!
Youkai-Kagome: Oh? And what are you going to do about it? You know I'll just sit you.
InuYasha: And you know I'll make sure to fall on top of you full force! *Evil glint in eyes*
Youkai-Kagome: You wouldn't!
InuYasha: Oh yeah? Try me!
Youkai-Kagome: I'd rather not.
InuYasha: Scaredy cat! Scaredy cat! Youkai-Kagome's a scaredy cat!! *tauntingly*
Youkai-Kagome: Oh, really? I'm not scared, I just don't want to smell like dog turd.
InuYasha: Grrrr....
Kagome: SIT!!!! No growling at the writer or the audience! You want her to make you eat dirt throughout the entire story?!
Youkai-Kagome: Now THAT'S an idea! *Evilly*
InuYasha: O_O' You wouldn't!!
Youkai-Kagome: Oh, wouldn't I? You know I would enjoy it 'immensely'!
InuYasha: *GULP*
Youkai-Kagome: I'm surprised Megan hasn't said ANYTHING yet tonight...Anyways, on with the disclaimer!
Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or any of it's characters. They belong to Rumiko Takahashi. I do not own Megan either. She belongs to, well, Megan. So don't sue. Thank You.
Chapter 3: Day 2 and nothing changes...Or does it?
It was early the next morning and nothing much had really changed between Kagome and Sesshoumaru. They were both thinking that they might as well get to know each other because they were going to have anyway since they were stuck there until they figured out how to get out, but both of them had their pride and weren't about to say anything about it. 'It's not like we're going to be getting out of here anytime soon, we might as well get to know each other better. Otherwise, we'll be totally miserable for eternity. After all, from what I've heard about these spells is that we won't age and nothing will change from what has happened already.'
'*You should get to know her, after all we're both stuck in here until we figure out how to get out.* Why should I care? I'm practically having the good life living imortally and besides, she's a human! H-U-M-A-N! Youkai do not interact with humans! *I didn't say mate with her, you dumbass! I said, get to know her. What better things do you have to do besides sit here and practically grumble about being away from your *precious* lands?!* Oh, so now you're rebuking me on my *precious* lands?! Well, you can go bye-bye. *NOOOOOOOOO* Bye. *Silence*' While Sesshoumaru was having a conflict with his inner emotions, Kagome was able to witness this and said quietly, "I don't even wanna know."
Sesshoumaru heard this clear as day, but decided to let it go. Kagome was glad, however, he decided to let it go. She didn't want to start anything with him at the moment. She was still venting her anger over some *other* stuff.
~.:.Flashback.:.~
"KAGOME!!!!" InuYasha cried. But it was no use. His Kagome was taken from him before his very eyes. 'This was what she was worried about,' he thought. "Let her out, you goddamn ball!!" he yelled angrily as he kicked the ball-like prison and was hurled into a nearby tree.
Finally, a voice spoke up, "I am Midoriko, creator of the Shikon No Tama (A/N: I don't know the English name for Shikon No Tama.). These two have been put in this barrier right before your eyes until they figure out how to get out. They have a prophecy to fulfill together which they do not know about yet."
"What prophecy?! This won't require a mating will it?!" InuYasha cried out, hoping to all gods it wasn't going to happen. 'He'll be devastated to hear the truth. It seems that both brothers have fallen for this reincarnation of the miko, Kikyo. Although, it wouldn't take InuYasha long to admit, he would jump right to it, given the right moment. But, Sesshoumaru? He doesn't want to admit that he's fallen head over heals for Kagome. Well, that's why I've put the barrier up. This barrier will only break until their destiny that is needed to fulfill the prophecy has been established.
"Yes, it will. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with you, InuYasha. All I can say is Sesshoumaru and Kagome are destined to be together to fulfill the prophecy. And before you plot anything, if you love Kagome, InuYasha, you will want her to be happy. If we know you, you'll do something stupid and only make her life even more miserable, and when Sesshoumaru and her get out, I don't think he will be too pleased," Midoriko warned him. Of course, she knew he would do something stupid, but when he did, he wouldn't be able to say she didn't warn him.
"Feh. Like Sesshoumaru would fall madly in love with a human, even more a miko who could purify him at any given time," InuYasha snorted. He wasn't going to believe a dead miko that Sesshumaru could actually fall in love with a miko, but deep down in his heart he knew it was possible.
"We'll see, InuYasha, we'll see." And with that she was gone.
~Barrier~
"What happened?!" Sesshoumaru and Kagome exclaimed at the same time, "YOU!!"
"Why am I stuck with a human miko wench?! I've got better things to do besides be trapped in some stupid bubble with a human! WHAT ABOUT MY LANDS?!?!" He roared.
Kagome was about to say "Oh shutup! Don't you think I have better things too besides being stuck here with an egotistical dog who has nothing better to gripe about besides complain about his lands?!" but she held her tongue and said, "Well, obviously I didn't do it, because I wouldn't want to be stuck with a raging mad man who's complaining about being with humans!"
Sesshoumaru was about to reply when Midoriko appeared and said, "SILENCE! I have brought you here because you two have a destiny to fulfill. I will not tell you because you need to figure this out on your own."
"Why did you bring us here and leave me stuck here with an egotistical bastard?!" Kagome shouted. It was clear she didn't want to be here with him, but we'll see about that later.
"Who are YOU calling egotistical?! I have better things to do besides sit here with a wench! I have my lands to protect!!" Sesshoumaru growled.
"Yes, well, I understand you're the Lord of the Western Lands. Your lands will be no different from what they were when you last saw them. So, you have no reason to get out for the time being. You, Kagome are going to say you have the Shikon no Tama to protect. The Shikon no Tama will not need to be protected at this time. Yes, you have a family to go back to and all, I understand that. Just with Sesshoumaru's land, nothing will be anymore different than it is now. Now, as for more important stuff. Number one, you will be well fed and there will be plenty of water. Now, I'm sure you're wondering when and how you're going to get out. I cannot tell you how you're going to get out, but you won't get out until you figure out what it is you need to get out. That is all I can tell you for now."
~.:.End Flashback.:.~
Yes, it was that! They had to figure out how to get out and it included the both of them! Somehow, she didn't like the idea. She had a feeling it would leave her and him bonded to each other for the rest of their lives. (A/N: A little foreshadowing, ne? I've really gotta stop giving these hints out.) She shook her head furiously. She didn't want to be bonded to an egotistical dog anytime soon! Meanwhile, Sesshoumaru was having similar thoughts.
'Now, how to get out of this goddamn barrier...She said I wouldn't be able to get out of here until that wench and I figured out how to get out of here. But that means we would have to do it together. Who knows what this requires! Who knows, Midoriko could be planning for us to mate! This would be mortifying!! ME! Of all youkai! Mated to a human! No, I will not make the same mistakes my father did mating with that human wench and having a hanyou son named InuYasha! I don't care if I'm stuck here for all time! It's not like it's affecting me any!'
'*Sigh* Nothing much has changed between these two. They seemed to have inadvertently figured out part of the initial plan. It seems they aren't cursing and screaming at each other anymore, so we're starting to make some progress. Kagome is smarter than I had originally thought. But, of course, she comes from the future and isn't stupid. Neither is Sesshoumaru. He has some clue as to what this barrier is. Kagome, I'm surprised knows a lot about this barrier. Well ok, I've given them some hint about it, but they didn't know that they would have to work together to solve this. Well, they know they won't get out by themselves since they're both here together, but I didn't expect them to automatically think of the youkai term mating. Oh well, I give these two far too little credit.' Midoriko thought giving them their daily supply of food and water.'
It was coming to the time of day that Midoriko would bring them their daily supply of food and water. Today it was fresh rabbits and carrots. "Yuck, I hate carrots!" Sesshoumaru grumbled. "Well, it's the only thing besides rabbits that you're gonna get so I suggest you eat hearty and get over your disgust for vegetables. They're good for you, you know," Midoriko said before leaving. "I'll be back tomorrow with your daily meal." And with that she was gone.
Kagome was surprised to hear Sesshoumaru say that but she also knew that since he hated humans so much, he also hated their type of food. But to her, it was hard to believe that he wasn't particularly fond of carrots. "I don't like carrots or vegetables for that matter either..." She mumbled quietly, but he heard her and quirked an eyebrow.
"Now, why would you say that? Surely, since you're human you must love this stuff?" Sesshoumaru asked coolly.
"I absolutely hate this stuff! My mom made me eat it all the time, but when I got old enough I refused to eat it and I haven't touched it since! I hate vegetables. They taste so disgusting, I honestly don't know how people can stand them!" Kagome said disdainfully. She was disdainful about vegetables, not towards Sesshoumaru as much. (A/N: I absolutely *hate* vegetables! I can't stand them! I know they're healthy for the vitamins and minerals and all that health stuff, but I absolutely cannot stand them!)
"Oh." 'So, she's human but yet seems to have the heart of a youkai. I've never seen this in a human before. Usually, humans are so weak and fragile and all that other nonsense, but she carries herself high and noble, regardless of the youkai before her. She'd make a great mate...*Mentally smacks himself upside the head* What the fuck am I thinking?! This Sesshoumaru will not mate with a human! I will not fall in my father's mistake of falling in love with a human!'
Kagome could see that Sesshoumaru was struggling with his inner self but didn't pay any attention to it because it's not polite to stare and she didn't want him to get any more hostile towards her than he probably already was. They needed to at least get along if they were going to figure out how to get out of here. And if it included what she thought it did, they would have to do what it was and it had to mean something to each other, not something done just to get out of this prison. 'He seems like a cold-hearted bastard, but if you look past the emotionless mask you could see that he has feelings just like everybody else even though he refuses to admit it. He would make a great 'mate' because he cares somewhere deep...*Mentally smacks herself upside the head* What am I thinking?! We're not mates! He doesn't even like humans! Besides, he wouldn't feel that way about me anyways....'
'I guess I don't give these two enough credit. They know to some extent what is expected of them. But, who in their right mind wouldn't guess this sort of job that is required? Well, that Monk certainly wouldn't hesitate on guessing this...' Midoriko thought, without them knowing she was here.
~.:.Meanwhile.:.~
'I can't believe that damn ball swallowed her and Sesshoumaru in there! And I didn't do anything to stop it! Duh! Kagome wouldn't tell you that this was going to happen! She knew something was up and wouldn't tell you! ARGH! Why won't she tell me these things?! *Because, you would either say she's making this stuff up or you take it too seriously and be Mr. Overprotective father-like figure! She didn't want that!* O.O Doh!' InuYasha was so busy with his inner conflict, he didn't even hear his comrades calling him to eat.
"InuYasha! Come on! Dinner's ready. Or would you rather go without ramen tonight?" Sango said somewhat annoyed. It looked like she and the monk had been calling him for a half an hour at the least, that's how lost in thought he was.
"Sango, cut him some slack. He's just lost Kagome not too long ago due to that barrier. Not only that, but she's been stuck in there with Sesshoumaru and he's worried about what he'll do to her in there. Leave him be, he'll come around eventually. At least, I hope so," the monk said quietly not to hurt the hanyou anymore than he already was. Miroku had an idea when Sesshoumaru and Kagome were through with this, that it would leave InuYasha torn inside. He had this feeling that the two would be doing some bonding in there, you know that type of thing.
Ok, Miroku was a hentai and tended to grope Sango a lot, but he wasn't stupid. He always sensed something about Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru always restrained himself from hurting/killing InuYasha around Kagome. It was almost as if he had feelings for her. But, so did InuYasha. He acts differently around Kagome than he does when she's not here. Miroku knew this stuff, but he also knew if he confronted InuYasha with this, he would go into a fit of rage over the Sesshoumaru part and would deny the part of his feelings that were so obvious for Kagome.
"Miroku? MIROKU! Are you coming or not? Now, you're daydreaming! You're as bad as InuYasha these days! Sheesh!" Sango said obviously ticked off. She didn't know what this was all about, but she had a feeling that Miroku knew more about InuYasha than he let on.
"Huh? Oh yeah. Coming," he said before leaving InuYasha to be alone. Even Sango could see that InuYasha loved her. But she could also see that if Midoriko put Kagome and Sesshoumaru in that barrier together, that they must be meant to be together for a certain reason. She had a sad feeling that it didn't include InuYasha in that type of way. After all, he loses his temper a lot and says mean things to push her away. She had a feeling it had to do with Naraku or some future evil force. Even InuYasha should've known this, but being as dense as he is, he probably hasn't yet. How did she know this stuff? She knew because he hasn't eaten hardly anything since she disappeared. He hardly slept and was losing a lot of weight. (A/N: I know nothing's going to change really, but I've gotta have some of the Inu gang in here.)
So the night was spent like this: InuYasha sitting in the Goshimboku Tree worrying about Kagome and Sango and Miroku thinking about InuYasha and what could possibly happen in that ball-like prison.
~.:. Ball-like Prison.:.~
It was getting late and Kagome decided to go to bed early to avoid any arguments. Sesshoumaru noticed this as always. 'So, she doesn't want to start a fight, eh? We'll see about that!' Sesshoumaru thought quite evilly. He was beginning to get used to Kagome and realized she wasn't like other humans who only decieved and lied to other demons.
"And where do you think you're going?" Sesshoumaru asked tauntingly. Kagome turned around slowly and saw to her surprise that he had the emotion of amusement on his delicate face.
"And since when is THAT any of your business?! I'm going to bed so I can hopefully avoid an argument with you!" She said matter of factly. She didn't feel like starting an argument but she also knew he loved her arguing from the look on his face. She had a feeling he wouldn't stop until he got her riled up about something petty as going to bed early.
"For your information, deary, I have every right to know where you're going. After all, I am Lord of the Western Lands and you have to tell me what I want to know," he said smugly. She was getting angry and quick, but she was going to make him earn it.
"Oh? Just to let you know, mister, I *don't* have to tell you anything. Not where I come from, anyways. So buzz off! I want to go to sleep sometime tonight, you know!" Kagome said calmly. She was going to make him mad before she got mad.
'What? I thought for sure she would have blown her top by now. Clearly she has a better temper than most humans I have seen in my lifetime. Either that, or she's trying to rile me up first!' Sesshoumaru thought quite amused. 'I'll get her riled up first, or my name isn't Sesshoumaru.'
"I'm a Lord, not a mister. You will refer to me as Lord Sesshoumaru. And you will have to get through me to get to your futon, as well," He said coolly. He wanted to see what she would do. She was going to play hard to get. She wasn't going to let him catch her anytime soon.
"Whatever. I'm not going through you. And who says the border line isn't in place, hmm," Kagome stated more than asked. She wasn't going to let him catch her and he knew it.
"I have no reason why I should have it anyways, after all it was your idea in the first place," he said, tint of amusement in his voice. He was slowly getting her worked up, and he knew it would only be a matter of time before she blew her top, speaking figuratively.
At this Kagome flipped her lid. "My idea?! MY IDEA?!?! You're the one who said you wanted half the barrier to yourself!!! I only came up with a solution to shut your damn mouth!"
"Now, now, Kagome. Mind your language. It isn't polite for a young lady to use such foul language," Sesshoumaru chastised mockingly. He was enjoying this immensely and she knew it. She was tired of this game and was ready for bed.
"I'll use all the fucking foul language I like! Now if you'll kindly shut up and let me go to bed and get away from an overly amused egotistical dog, I'll take my rest now!" Kagome fumed.
"I told you, I'm not an egotistical dog! You will show the proper respect I deserve," he said tensing up at the words "egotistical dog".
"Why should I give you any respect when you don't treat me with any!?! You're always calling me "wench" this, "human bitch" that! Don't you think I have a sense of self-respect too?! Of course, not! You're a conceited egotistical bastard who doesn't respect anyone but himself!! You pride your title and think that everybody has to bow down and give you the respect you think you so deserve! You want respect, you have to treat people with respect! You don't respect me, so I don't respect you!!!! I'm going to bed!!! Shutup and leave me alone!!!" Kagome yelled pissed off. She got to her futon and got in it and tuned Sesshoumaru's presence out.
Sesshoumaru was shocked she had stood up to him like that. 'Whoa! She's not even afraid of me! I could kill her and yet she stands up to me knowing that. She truly would make a wonderful mate....*BOP!* What AM I saying?!?! I sound like I want to mate with her! **We all know you do! *Pervertedly* ** I do not! Don't I? I'll ponder this later.'
'So, seems Sesshoumaru's beginning to realize his feelings. Kagome will start any day now...We're making progress. There is no reason at this time to give them a dream to make them want each other. I want them to want each other of their own free will, not because of a dream.' Midoriko thought, impressed with herself at the progress being made. 'It isn't much, but it's something. They'll learn their feelings soon enough. It's only a matter of time now," Midoriko thought, happily.
~.:.End Chapter.:.~
Ending Credits:
Megan: *Captain Jack Sparrow-like voice* That's very interesting...*Hyper* Do it again!!
Youkai-Kagome: *Rolls eyes* Do what again?
Megan: That fantastic argument! That was like so...intense!
Youkai-Kagome: I'll put it in when I feel like! Sesshoumaru enjoys it too much and I'm going to make him suffer. *Evilly*
Sesshoumaru: It's fun! Please one more time? *Puppy dog eyes*
Youkai-Kagome: Uhhhhhh....
Sesshoumaru: I'll watch my temper! Honest!
Youkai-Kagome: You're going on vacation to Paris! You need to broaden your horizons. And trust me, your temper is what adds suspense to the argument, so don't change in that aspect as of yet.
Sesshoumaru: I don't want to go on vacation!!!
Youkai-Kagome: Would you like me to send you to Timbuktu where it's hot?
Sesshoumaru: NO!!! I'll go, I'll go!! *Packs bags* I'm r-r-ready!!
Youkai-Kagome: I knew you'd see it my way. Now, hop on this airplane thingy and go to Paris and don't come back 'til January 31!
Sesshoumaru: Yes, ma'am...*Boards plane*
Kagome: That was interesting...
~Fin