Until He's Gone
By LadyAwai
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from Inuyasha, however a character, Mei, is my own creation and only added to the story to keep it moving. Also Sango still isn't back from Naraku's current castle. Hmm…wonder what's going on. Anyway, on with the story!
Chapter 3- Secrets
Kagome exited the girl's locker room in a different outfit than her school uniform. She was wearing a short-sleeved black top with the words "Rock On" printed on it across the chest, blue jeans, and tennis shoes. Kagome pulled her hair back with a black ponytail. She swung her backpack over her shoulder as she met up with Sesshoumaru in front of the school.
She ran up to him and smiled. "Sorry if I took too long."
Sesshoumaru shook his head and gave her a small smile. "You didn't. Rather, I was waiting for my father. He was going to pick us up when you were done. I called him earlier to see if it was okay." As he finished, the black corvette pulled up next to him. He opened the door and pulled the front seat back, giving Kagome the entrance to the back seat.
She ducked and got in, Sesshoumaru following after her. "Hello Mr. Taisho. Long time no see."
"It's very good to see you Kagome. How was the first day of school?" he asked calmly, looking into the rear-view mirror before pulling away.
"It was fine," Sesshoumaru commented quickly.
"I enjoyed…most of it, I guess."
"That's good. Inuyasha and Kikyo decided to walk to your home I may assume?" Taisho asked her.
"Yes…they left a few minutes before you picked us up."
The car grew silent, almost as if a dark shadow was cast within the car. When they pulled up to the house Sesshoumaru and Kagome got out quickly, Sesshoumaru closing the door quickly behind Kagome.
"I'll be back later. I have to go to a meeting," Taisho started.
"We'll see you when you get back. You can go," Sesshomaru said as he quickly shut the door. He looked back, irritated, as his father drove off without another word.
He led Kagome to the front door and opened it for her, letting her into the magnificent living room. It had high ceilings, custom-made furniture, a grand fire place, wide-screen T.V., and so much more. The decorations matched the wine colored paint and grape theme. Kagome walked in, unsure of what to do. Sesshomaru walked in behind her and placed a hand on her shoulder while moving to her side and giving her a small smile.
"No need to worry. We won't be in here long. Come with me to the kitchen. Mei, our head maid should be in there waiting."
Kagome nodded her head silently as Sesshomaru pushed pass her to lead her into the kitchen which had the same theme as the living room. The kitchen was fairly large with an island purely in the center of the room.
A woman about twenty-six stood over a cutting board with vegetables and a knife. She was fairly tall with jet black hair and icy blue eyes; her complexion was soft and radiant, almost regal for someone who was a maid. As Sesshomaru walked in she looked up from her chore and smiled. "Hello young Lord Sesshomaru,' she said her voice almost as soft as her appearance.
"Good afternoon, Mei," Sesshomaru said as he moved to as if to show Kagome off to Mei.
"Oh! Well hello young Miss," she said moving from the island to greet Kagome. She bowed to Kagome, Kagome bowing as well.
"My name is Kagome," she said as they both stood up straight.
"It's very nice to meet you, Miss Kagome. I'm Mei, the head maid here at Taisho residence. If you need help with anything, please, come to me if the young Lord cannot." She leaned over to whisper into Kagome's ear, "If Sessho-kun gives you any trouble just come to me about it. I've known him since he was little, so I'll straighten him out for you."
"Mei," Sesshomaru said, rubbing his forehead as if he had a headache or something, "Please…don't tell her anything embarrassing from my past."
"Well I wasn't going to, but now that you mention it…."
"Mei!" Sesshomaru said, urgency nearly coming through his voice.
"When Sesshomaru was younger, I think I was seventeen or eighteen, he was about eight or nine, anyway…we were at the mall one day because I had finished my chores for the day and Lord Taisho wanted me to watch him for the day, so I took him with me. I told him to stay in the food court and I was going to the bathroom. Well, apparently he followed me at the last minute and went into the women's bathroom on accident. His face turned so red. Gosh," she said grinning, looking at Sesshomaru's nearly pink face, "I remember that like it was yesterday."
"Mei that was a long time ago, so there was no reason to bring that up, you know."
"Yes, but it was funny and would you rather me tell her something more recent?"
"No!"
"Fine then, I won't tell her anymore than what has been said about your past, unless of course you provoke me."
"Mei…that's quite alright, Mei I'll take it from here, okay?"
"Yes. If you like you can go out to the back and I'll bring out some lemonade in a few minutes."
"Yes…that's fine," Sesshomaru said returning to his more reclusive side. He grabbed Kagome's hand and led her out; his bangs covering his eyes as he walked passed Mei.
Mei turned watched Sesshomaru drag Kagome out of the house, smiling and shaking her head. "That boy has a lot to learn about life…maybe Kagome can teach him. She seems to know…just by looking into those eyes, I can see it…
"I just hope…if she finds out…she won't be scared to face him."
Kagome held her breath as she looked out at the backyard. She felt as if she was dragged out into paradise. Exotic flowers and plants covered the backyard, a man-made creek and pond with a bridge going over the pond split paradise to clear yard, for what Kagome assumed recreation purposes. The garden was beautiful and she was both amazed and terrified at the same time.
"Do you like it?" Sesshomaru quietly asked as he stood next to her.
"It's…it…am I dead? I've never seen anything so beautiful in my life."
"I'm glad you like it. Come with me and let me show you your paradise," he said half smiling at her.
She followed behind him almost as if in a daze and he led her on to the bridge over a large pond filled with fish and let go of her hand. She crossed her arms and put them on the railing and bent over the ledge to get a better look of the fish with their gorgeous flowing tails. She smiled and Sesshomaru watched her silently, his face almost blank, but then filled with curiosity.
"So…you brought me here so we can get to know each other better. How about we play ten questions?"
"Sounds fairly easy... Sure why not?"
"Okay I'll go first," Kagome said turning around and starting thinking, digging in the depths of her mind to find her first question. "Okay I know. You and your brother... Tell me about what the whole thing between you two."
"That isn't a question."
"Okay. What is the big difference between you two…other than personalities because it's quite obvious."
"His mother was…," he said looking away for a quick second, as if he has started to say the wrong words and was carefully choosing the right words, "wasn't my mother. My mother divorced my father ages ago because she found him cheating with Inuyasha's mother. I was too young to understand but when I realized all of this, it pissed me off. I ignored Inuyasha like he was the plague and I got sick easily. Everything finally calmed down when I was around eleven. I haven't met my mother at all. Not even a picture."
"Oh. I'm sorry to hear that."
"It's no big deal. Okay your turn. What's with the Drama Three thing deal?"
"We were all in drama together and you can't separate me, Sango, and Rin to save your life. Also we can be a little dramatic, too, but it's always funny in the end."
"I see…what are you three in together now?"
"Hey it's my turn. But we're in homeroom, as you already know, and literature. Anyway, what do you like to do in your free time?" Kagome asked standing up straight.
"Well I like to read and..." Sesshoumaru started to say but stopped suddenly. He looked at her with a horror stricken face and fell.
"Sesshoumaru!" Kagome screamed as she fell to her knees beside him shaking him.
He looked up at her with blank eyes and passed out a soft groan. Mei flew from out of the back of the house running and falling to her knees beside him as well. She looked up at Kagome and gave her sorrow filled expression.
"Will he be okay?" Kagome asked Mei as she came from but of the hospital room.
"Yes. It was just a small attack. I don't know why he was worked up, but what were you talking about?"
"We were playing ten questions. You know, to get to know one another better."
"What did you ask him that seemed to bother him?" Mei asked moving closer to Kagome so only they could hear.
"I asked him what was different between him and Inuyasha and he told me about their different moms. He told me that he never met his mom and he found out that Izayoi wasn't his mother he got ticked."
"Kagome…he lied to you about not meeting his mom. Why, he has his reasons…but…it's not my place to say. To be perfectly honest, I've never seen the woman myself, however, I do know he sees his mom once a year." Mei looked at sorrow-filled eyes.
"Oh…I guess there are more secrets in his past than I thought." Kagome looked away, sadness about to overwhelm her.
"That's the way it is for everyone in this family."
Awai: God damn that took awhile.
Sesshy: No kidding. What have you been doing?
Awai: Um, hello, I have school unlike you dorks. Also I have a life, too!!!
Inuyasha: Riiiight. That's what you say. –He gives her an evil grin-
Awai: -blue eyes turn ice blue and she takes out her two fans, one red, one black- Mess with me I dare you!
Inuyasha: What? You're going to rip off Kagura's moves?
Fans stare at Awai thinking the same thing
Awai: You wish! –dances around with fans and then does a few gestures with the fans. She then moves both fans upward and throw them down. Dark Fire is hurled at Inuyash-
Inuyasha: HA! ROBE OF THE FIRERAT!
Awai: HA! Dark Fire!
Inuyasha: o.O? –looks at burning arm- OH SNAP!
Fans, Sesshy, Kagome: O.O;;;
To be continued...