I made a boo-boo! My thanks to LordKcayrynsLover, who pointed out my flub. I accidentally put pair, instead of trio, when describing Kagome, Shippou, and Yumi. Opps! I'm actually impressed that someone noticed that. Good job reviewers, keep your eyes sharp for ouchies like that. Sometimes I miss stuff like that while posting and editing, etc.
Once again we have a short chapter, but heck, who cares. I'll post another tomorrow so don't worry about it. I'm happy that you all liked the last chapter; personally I thought it was cute. I know it seems a bit sappy for the indifferent Lord of the west, but he's in love, that tends to make people crazy.
Disclaimer: Toudshu me ne Inuyasha. This means, 'I don't own Inuyasha,' in Krazzie… my own personal language. Ahahahaha… hey, I can make up my own language if I want to… who says I can't?
Tanning Topless; Rules Set
Needing to give her mare a rest, Kagome eased Mischief into a trot when the sound of running water came into earshot. The smell of damp soil and water bound plants permeated her nostrils.
Bringing the animal to a gentle stop when a small, winding river came into view, Kagome hopped off of the beast and hauled Yumi from her place in front of Shippou. The young kit needed no help to dismount, and simply leapt off with grace and fluidity that even she herself did not possess.
Sesshomaru had insisted that she simply ride atop his cloud and be rid of the animal. He had also suggested that the children return to the western lands, where they would remain in his home until they had returned.
Though she wasn't certain she wanted to let Mischief go just yet, Kagome did agree to the aspect of sending the children to the palace. There, within the sanctuary of those walls, they would be safe. Kagome had lost her son once already; she would not allow such a thing to happen again.
Sesshomaru had taken the liberty of summoning Ah-Un to their current location, so that the dragon steed could escort the children back to his domain.
She had insisted that he accompanied them, so that, should the occasion present itself, he would be there to protect them. Now, all that was left to do was wait. She surmised that, since it took him days to find her, that he would be gone for at least four hours.
With the sun at its zenith, and a nice, cool breeze penetrating the trees, Kagome decided that, perhaps, she would take this time to do something she hadn't done in a long time. Searching the area for anyone who might pose a threat, she found no such aura in the perimeter and stripped down to her birthday suit. Throwing on her little red bikini, she spread herself out on the riverbank and tanned.
For several moments she lay there on her stomach, relaxing as she soaked up the suns soothing rays. Sitting up after the first five or so minutes, she did another quick scan of the area and found she was still in the clear. Not wanting to have heinous tan lines, she untied the string of her top and set the cloth aside, laying back in the grass once she was rid of the bothersome piece of material.
For some time she remained in that position, head resting on her folded arms. After she felt she had remained on her stomach for long enough, she rolled over onto her back, placing her hands behind her head and spreading her legs slightly so that they would tan evenly.
She felt somewhat awkward at first, since she had never tanned topless before. Yet after a short while, she began to grow accustomed to the sensation of being without something covering her breasts.
Warm and welcomed, the sun beat down on her body, filling her with a sense of soothing calm. However, despite the tranquil state she was currently, in, she sorely wished she had her sunglasses.
Suddenly, the blinding rays of the sun were blocked, her body cast in a shadow. Assuming it was a cloud simply passing overhead, she remained lying there. When the cold presence of the shadow did not pass, she frowned. Peering through one squinted eye, she looked upward to see what exactly was blocking her rays.
Amber eyes regarded the figure in the grass with amused curiosity. What in the world was she doing? Whatever it was, his attention was trained on the twin mounds of maturity that were displayed so conveniently before him. The angle of her arms made them lift nicely, though they were always wonderfully perky. "Interesting," the stoic demon commented as he gazed down at the near naked miko.
At first, the shrouded figure that blocked her sunlight was not known to her, but when it spoke in silken tones belonging to none other than Sesshomaru, she bolted upright with a screech.
Arms folded firmly over her chest, she wailed, "What's the big idea sneaking around on me like that?!" She inferred that he must have had a barrier up, since she had not been aware of his arrival.
Brows lifting, the taiyoukai assured her in an even, creamy voice, "My apologies, miko, had I known it was a common occurrence that you lye around naked, I would have approached with more caution."
"Smart ass," she mumbled indignantly as she scurried behind a bush, bikini top in hand.
Smirking, the inu youkai waited patiently for the fuming miko to return, knowing fully well she was not finished with her rant. As he had predicted, only seconds later she reappeared, fists clenched as she approached him. He noticed with dual interest that she was wearing a rather scanty outfit, one that reminded him of a certain top and skirt she had sported in her earlier years.
"You know," she began, "for someone who's supposed to be trying to get back my trust, you sure are quick to cross the line, buddy!"
Face the picture of seriousness, Sesshomaru remarked, "I had not known that any boundaries had been placed. I am many things, Kagome, but I am not clairvoyant. So clearly, I am not at fault, due to the fact that I had no knowledge of this so called 'line' I've crossed."
Huffing, Kagome instructed him, "Alright then, for one thing, you need to stop creeping around all the time!"
"This Sesshomaru does not creep, nor does he skulk, sneak or slink. It is simply not in the nature of a taiyoukai," the young demon Lord informed her.
"Whatever," Kagome huffed, "just be careful when you're approaching, okay? I can't hear you, and with a barrier up your nearly impossible to sense."
"Understandable," he agreed with a nod.
"Secondly," she remarked, "can you please try to show some emotion? This whole 'I think feelings are a form of weakness' bit is what split us apart in the first place."
Sighing, Sesshomaru established, "You are asking something of me that I cannot do, Kagome."
"How so?" she questioned sharply.
"I refuse to pretend to be something I am not. As I'm certain you have perceived over the time in which we've known one another, I am not the most animated of beings. I am refined and controlled, everything a Lord is supposed to be."
When the miko let out what sounded like a sigh, he continued, "However, I will no longer hide my feelings for you, Kagome. I have established what I feel for you, and I stand by that statement."
Smiling lopsidedly, she whacked him playfully on the arm and scurried off to retrieve her clothing.
Looking down at his arm, where she had struck him, Sesshomaru's brow creased. It had not hurt in the least, but he was curious as to why she insisted on hitting him. He had opened up to her, as she had requested he do, and she hit him.
Eyes lifting to rest upon the frame of the young priestess, he shook his head and let the subject be. There were many things he did not know about Kagome, and he deduced that it would always remain as such. She was a mysterious young woman, from a time in which he had no knowledge of. It was only natural for her to behave somewhat out of the ordinary.
"Well, should we get going?"
Golden orbs shifted to rest on Kagome's form as she mounted the restless mare. After taking a moment to indulge in just how spectacular she looked sitting astride the untamed steed, Sesshomaru nodded once.
So the search for the final shard is renewed, only this time, our favorite couple is back in action together! Yay for love! Yay for writing! Yay for the computer! Yay for turtles! Oh… wait… that was somewhat off topic. Sorry.
Wrieve! That's review in Krazzie! Ahahahahaha…..