Chapter 8 – In A Clueless Slumber
Happy 2012!
The sheets shuffled and a small groan was heard in the room. Rays of light sneaked in the room through the parted curtains. A week has almost passed after the coming of the Inu-gang into the West Palace.
It was quiet and not just any normal silence. The whole Western Palace itself seemed to hold in its breath. There were lots of tangled up nerves in the area. Of course, even the staff was affected. Rumors did spread like wildfire, word of the new Lady of the West. Talks about how the new Lady is the Miko of the Shikon no Tama. It was unheard and unknown before if a full blooded Demon could mate to a pure Miko. It was plain taboo. Lord Sesshoumaru's temper rose whenever he heard rumors being passed around. But the more he growled and raised his voice the more the people in the palace believed in the 'so-called' rumor. So the news spread to all of the corners of the palace.
The Inu-gang had been the most tense and nervous of all. Inuyasha spent most of his time wandering off alone. Miroku once asked where he went, the half blood replied with a grunt and a stomp of the foot. Sango made sure that Kagome was well in her room. That she was sleeping soundly with all of the chaotic situation outside. Kirara and Shippo passed time by playing with Rin. It helped keep the kit from worrying about his foster it could never be told, if they were the most tense people in the area.
Sesshoumaru was unfazed and he kept his cool amidst the chocking air. He was himself, still very hard to read and as always, the usual Ice Lord. Daichi had tried to open up the topic to him.
"Sesshoumaru, we have good news. Kagomes-san seems to have stabilized over the night. She seems more peaceful and calm than yesterday. . ." Daichi said.
The two of them were in Sesshoumaru's office. It was late afternoon. The sun outside was tired and he needed rest. So the moon began to rise up in the sky. The tangerine tint signaled the sun's set.
"This Sesshoumaru is busy. If the ningen is fine then make sure she is kept well. I do not want a repeat of yesterday's incident in this palace." Sesshoumaru sharply replied.
"…" Daichi's mouth was shut.
Sesshoumaru's attitude was the complete opposite of yesterday's flow. He was like thawed ice yesterday. He thought that maybe yesterday was the beginning of the much needed change. But to his disappointment, Sesshoumaru became ice once again.
And so Daichi tested Sesshoumaru's wall.
"You know… You are mates. A mate who is ill will make the other feel down as well. It is but yin and yang effect. Both needs to be balanced. The other will not be greater or less than the other. Both has to be on the same ground and that's why mates help each other out. Sensitivity to each other's feelings and condition is a must." Daichi lectured as paced back and forth in front of Sesshoumaru's desk.
The Lord of the West showed no signs of … emotion.
"Daichi, This Sesshoumaru cares so less for that human." He said with his eyes staring hard straight at Daichi's pair of light blue eyes.
"Well then… I see. But if you may Lord Sesshoumaru, do visit Lady Kagome." Daichi bowed and went out of the room.
"Hmmmm let's see fate do its magic…" Daichi muttered to himself. Sighing, he smiled and there was this sparkle in his eye.
Sesshoumaru did come to visit Kagome that day. After all the finished paperwork, he thought of what Daichi said to him. He knew that Daichi was correct. Sesshoumaru has been uncomfortable ever since Kagome passed out. Even though he was sure that his condition is utmost perfect, there was this tingling feeling in his core that there was something wrong. It had called him several times. It called him to visit the Miko and see if she is doing fine or if her health improved. But there was also this pang of guilt inside him. That he hurt the miko and that he was the one who started the situation.
He looked at his hand. That red warm liquid at the tip of his claws. Those claw marks he made.
Sesshoumaru was unsure of the decision he made. Will he disturb the miko of her sleep? Will this start another incident? Should he go or not? Wait. What was he thinking? This Sesshoumaru is the Lord of the West. And the lord can do anything that pleases him.
With his hard eyes, He walked down the hall. Towards, Kagome's room.
He bursted the doors open. Creaks and a very loud bang were heard. It was as if the whole castle jumped in surprise. He walked into the room. There she was, lying on the bed. Her gentle and peaceful figure. She was sleeping on her side and she was near the edge of the bed. Sesshoumaru knelt on one knee. Kagome's sleeping face was angelic. Seeing her washed away all the tingling sensations he felt inside. With a finger, he brushed away a strand of silver hair from her face.
"Mate is sound asleep. Good"
"She's tired and clearly needs more rest."
"Stay with her then and keep her company."
"I mustn't I have other things to do. . ."
He looked at her sleeping face. Her eyes wasn't shut tightly as it was the day of the incident. She seemed at peace. Unlike her first days in the palace. Suddenly, Sesshoumaru noticed something. Kagome twisted and moved to her other side. On her other side of the face, the three claw marks he made. It was an accident, a reflex of his. The three marks still looked a bit bloody. Red stains were left on the pillow. The scent of iron filled his nose. Blood of his mate.
Disgusted, Sesshoumaru took the pillow and threw it on the nearest couch.
"Get rid of that wretched scent!" His inner beast growled.
"Lerhea should've done something by now." Sesshoumaru growled as he stared more at the claw marks.
It marred her angelic beauty. It wasn't befitting for his mate to have such injuries on her face. He would not allow it. With a grunt, he went outside and called the nearest servant.
"Fetch Lerhea. NOW" Sesshoumaru ordered with an angry bark.
Minutes passed. Sesshoumaru's foot was tapping the floor and his arms crossed across his chest. The scent of iron filled the air still. His mind was tangled and his inner was harder to suppress. Growling, He stood up and went to the miko's bedside once again. She's still peacefully in slumber. He growled again but this time darker. As Sesshoumaru was about to go to another round of angry growling, he was cut off. The door opened and a huffing Lerhea went inside.
"Lord Sesshoumaru…" Lerhea was surprised. She swiftly bowed in acknowledgement to the Lord of the West. Sesshoumaru beckoned her to come closer.
"This Sesshoumaru was told that the claw marks would be easily gone. Why is it still there?" Sesshoumaru sharply questioned. Lerhea bowed and apologized.
"It isn't as easy as it looked like Lord. I was wrong when I said that they were mere minor cuts." Lerhea said. She deeply inhaled and exhaled.
"It's because of you Lord Sesshoumaru. Your claw marks had left a taint of demonic essence and the Lady's miko powers are fighting the taint to be able to heal up the wounds." She explained. Kagome shuffled once more. She groaned and craned her neck upward before settling down. She slept like a starfish and dozed off once more.
"I've tried putting on some chiba but nothing really happened. It stopped the major bleeding but it didn't really close up the wound…" Lerhea said with dismay in her tone.
"Why is she sleeping too long, Lerhea?" Sesshoumaru dared to ask the question to the medic.
"Shouldn't this miko be awake by now?"
"It seems that her inner turmoil is too much for her body. She needs the rest Lord Sesshoumaru." Lerhea said.
"Hmph." Sesshoumaru faced the door and was about to go out when suddenly Learhea spoke.
"It might take me some time before I can make a cure for Lady Kagome. All I can do now is try to decrease the pain she'll feel or the discomfort. That's all I can give for now." Lerhea said in a soft tone. Her hands were clasped together, fingers interlocked. Her eyes shone with hope.
". . .this Sesshoumaru wants the Miko to be well." Sesshoumaru said low and slowly. He then proceeded out of the room. Lerhea froze on her spot. After a minute of fully digesting what she had heard. She looked at the sleeping Kagome and smiled.
"I haven't even talked to you nor have I known you for long. But I'm starting to like you …" She said and kneeled to get closer to Kagome.
"…and if I'm right one certain Lord is starting to like you too." She whispered to the clueless Lady.
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Happy New Year to Everyone! I hope 2012 will be spent better than last year.
As they say "There's no need for a new year to change one's self." I hope you guys prepared an awesome new year's resolution.