A/N: Here's chapter three. I don't own InuYasha. Rumiko Takahashi does.
Chapter 3: Resting in Lord Sesshoumaru's Castle
The moment the barrier was gone, the brothers quickly went to them to catch them before they were able to fall.
Lord Sesshoumaru noticed that both women were breathing hardly but Yuuna's breathing was more labored than Kagome's.
She was more pale and weak too.
InuYasha was holding Kagome tightly.
He was almost crying but Kagome's eyes fluttered open.
It would have been amusing to see him cry but now is not the time.
"Yuuna! Yuuna!" Kagome screamed with tears forming in the corners of her eyes.
"She's used all of her remaining powers when she made the Shikon no Tama whole. Where is she? I need to tend to her." She said while her tears were now flowing freely from her eyes.
"Don't worry. She's in Sesshoumaru's care. He's holding her right now." InuYasha said with a softness she didn't know he had.
She glanced at where InuYasha pointed and she tried to go there but her knees wobbled and she fell.
InuYasha caught her easily and guided her towards her cousin.
He stopped in mid-step when his brother announced, "We will stay in my castle. You will recuperate there. The environment there will do you good."
He carried Yuuna carefully and started walking away not waiting for them to follow.
Since they were near his castle, he didn't need to hurry.
The others followed him without another word.
His castle was gleaming in the sun.
It was huge and has many demons guarding it.
The moment they saw it they gasped, except for Yuuna who was still unconscious.
When the guards saw their lord, they quickly opened the gates and welcomed him.
"Father! You're back!" Rin exclaimed while running towards him.
She stopped when she saw that he was carrying a woman.
Father what happened to her? Is she going to be okay?" The child asked.
"Hn." Was his only reply and he went inside.
Once inside he barked his orders.
"Jaken prepare rooms to accommodate them. Place them in the east wing. Prepare the room next to mine as well."
Jaken quickly did what he was told.
InuYasha tried to argue about the room arrangements but the others and Kagome were too tired to do so.
Kagome nodded her consent when she saw the demon lord stop to look at her.
The demon lord brought Yuuna to her room but not without giving Kagome a smile.
She paused for a while to stare at his retreating form.
'Did he just smile at me or was I just imagining things?' She asked herself but ended up in thinking that her cousin was bringing such changes with her arrival.
'Change is inevitable. That's for sure.' She mused.
The room where he placed her was the one designated for the Lady of the Western Lands.
It was lavishly decorated with fine furniture.
A hot spring was located inside another room on the right side.
There is also a walk in closet filled with the most elegant kimonos and the vanity table was near the window.
It is located on the left side of the room.
All in all the room was really meant for a lady of high stature.
He then laid her on the four-poster bed in the center of the room.
He was about to leave but he stayed in the doorway of her room to watch.
She was still sleeping due to their last battle.
He didn't tell the maids to change her clothes so she's still wearing them.
She stirred slightly and whispered, "Sesshoumaru."
It shocked him to say the least.
It was the first time she called him by his name and she said it with such familiarity that she omitted his title.
He smiled warmly at her as he began to walk near her bed.
"I'm here. Do you need anything? I can get them for you." He said and he was about to call for Jaken when she placed her small hand in his.
"It's okay. I just need you to stay here for a while longer." She mumbled quietly.
This caused his smile to grow wider.
"Is it really okay for us to be staying here? I mean we wouldn't want to be a burden to you." She said while fidgeting.
By this time, Lord Sesshoumaru was sitting in her bed holding her hand in his.
"I don't mind at all. Stay as long as you like. The longer the better." He said sincerely.
Yuuna blushed and thanked him profusely.
He laughed at this and his laughter was like silver bells ringing in her ears.
She laughed with him then and she knew deep in her heart that he was the one for her.
"You need to rest. I'll see you in the morning." He said carefully standing up.
She held his sleeve and blushed at the intensity of his gaze.
"What is it?" He asked and she shook her head.
"It's nothing. I'm sorry for stopping you. Please go on. I don't want to bother you anymore." She said while her head was bowed, her bangs hiding her eyes.
"You're not a bother. I actually enjoy your presence. Good night Yuuna." He replied and kissed her forehead before leaving.
"Good night Sesshoumaru." She answered back a blush tinting her cheeks.
He looked at her for the last time before closing the door slowly.
A/N: Finally, I'm finished with this chapter. I really had a hard time thinking about this chapter's plot. Anyway, please don't forget to review.