Disclaimer: I do not own Inu-Yasha nor do i own the song Aint Afraid to Die by Dir en grey
A.N. sorry its been so long I had writers block then when i finally write a chapter hurricane Katrina comes along and destroys my computer and im without power for weeks and cable even longer. But things are getting back to normal now. This isnt my best work but im just trying to get back into the swing of things. I just had to write something. I do hope you enjoy this chapter even though not much happens.
A Tragic Love Song
Kagome woke up the next day in her bed, she smacked her forehead nearly knocking herself out with those cursed braces as she remembered last night and how she had probably gotten there. "He probably thinks I'm a pathetic weakling and is already regretting his decision to hire me. Good going Kagome. Can you do anything right? Well you did finally get away from Hojo. Oh, just get out of bed and quit talking to yourself." And she did taking her medicine and taking a shower. She was just finishing getting dressed and was wondering what to eat and what she was going to do when she heard the doorbell. Sighing she went to answer it only to be nearly ran over as she opened it.
A short bulky man and another person in a chef's uniform and a tray full of delicious smelling foods came bursting through. The way the man looked at her then stuck his nose up in the air making it known he obviously didn't like her nor wanted to be near her reminded her of Jaken. "Sesshoumaru-sama has asked me to bring you this food and tell you not to take those bracers off and that he will be coming at noon to take you to get some more…" He sniffed disdainfully at her. "…appropriate attire and furnishings. And that if you need anything before that time, which I am sure you will not." He sneered making it known she better not. "To call on me his personal assistant Jaken." Handing his Business card one handed and not bothering to see if she had one. As if he already knew he was better than her.(very insulting…grrr)
She opened and closed her mouth in shock. Jaken was reincarnated? Great….just lovely…NOT! Even human he was still an asshole. Looking down on her as if she didn't belong and she will only get in the way. Just as she was about to respond the chef came out saying he was done and the door was quickly shut before she could even reply. Grumbling she went to sit at the table the food quickly making her forget all about Jaken as she gorged herself on the feast until she was so contently full that she needed a nap. She laid down on the couch and drifted to sleep.
It was 12:01 according to his watch he had been knocking for a full minute when he had finally heard her bumbling around trying to get to the door.
"Just a second." He heard her say, before she opened the door still trying to rub the sleep away from her eyes. For a minute he forgot he was suppose to be angry.
"I have been knocking for a full minute. Its rude to keep someone waiting when they had already made an appointment with you." He watched as her jaw dropped and knew a tirade was coming on, but before she could utter a word he cut her off. "Come on. I don't have all day." And he went to the limo smirking knowing he had well and truly pissed her off.
Grumbling again she grabbed her purse. "Gotta hurry. It wouldn't do to keep the ice prince waiting." She rolled her eyes as she locked her door and went to be helped into the limo by his smirking lordship personally. As the limo pulled away she heard the tune Ain't Afraid to Die by Dir en grey. It was such a said and beautiful song it quickly subdued her and instead of yelling her frustrations out at him, she closed her eyes listening to the song. (Translated to English)
The road we walked back then is gone
but I still walk along it anyway. Someday shall I meet with you again?
The snow quietly falls on the gentle slope,
now I put your favorite flower in your room
even though I know it will never reach you.
When I remembered our unyielding promise
from last year's last day of snow, it began to melt,
and spill from my hands.
The snow quietly falls on the gentle slope,
now I put your favorite flower in your room
even though I know it will never reach you.
As I remember you watching the snow from the window all alone,
I recall you through the window and give you one last kiss...
It was obvious the man was very much in love with the woman who past away. Kagome bit her lip as she thought of someone having such a connection with her. She knew it was fantasy, but she longed for such a romance.
Please, smile; stop your crying now...
I'm always watching you from here.
As the singer takes on the role of the dead lover looking down from the heavens and begging the man to be happy and that she is always with him, Kagome lets out a quiet sigh. It is a truly moving song. So caught up she didn't even feel someone staring at her just across the car.
The snow quietly falls on the gentle slope,
now I put your favorite flower in your room
even though I know it will never reach you.
The brightness quietly colors the inside of the town white
you saw the season's final colors
a tear falls, reality is cruel isn't it?
You saw the season's final colors
It was cruel thought Kagome. When the girl was so obviously full of life and so in love with the springtime. She didn't even get to see her favorite flowers bloom again. Kagome felt like crying. She didn't even notice somebody slowly shifting towards her on the seat.
The colors of you have finally disappeared with the four seasons
the snow melts and flowers bloom on the street.
The "shades" you saw are melting.
A year has past since the woman's death and the man's vision of the woman he loved has faded, but with the coming of winter it brought her back again, and he fears he will one day forget her completely. Oh how she hated tragic love songs! As she caught herself in mid-sniffle.
The last day of snow this year
As the song ends she cannot help but whisper the ending that has been written but never sung.
"A single flower on the street corner
When I look up into the sky, the final snow melts from my hand"
The belief why the singer had never sung those words but wrote them down was because the man had died, and that the songs name Ain't Afraid to Die is because when the man died he would be reunited with his love. Kagome couldn't help but shed a tear and nearly jumped when she felt someone's hand on hers. She looked up embarrassed as she saw Sesshoumaru staring at her.
"I-I am sorry…it's just a beautiful and moving song." She said.
Sesshoumaru had watched the range of emotions play across her face as the song played, and he could not help but be moved himself. He hadn't meant to move next to her. He hadn't meant to put his hand on hers. Why did he feel so compelled to comfort her over a stupid song! He realized his hand was still on hers and removed it quickly as if she had burned him. This girl had some kind of spell on him. He has never reacted this way before. With anyone. So why her?
He cleared his throat.
"Yes, well it looks like we are here." He said keeping his voice toneless.
And sure enough they had parked. Only this time he let the chauffer help her out of the car, trying to keep as much distance as possible. Why had he even insisted on doing this? It's not like he felt guilty about last night. She shouldn't have lied to his physician. So why did he feel the need to comfort her? He pushed those thoughts aside as he felt a headache coming on.
As they walked into the mall he guided her to the clothing store he had set up an appointment with. They would get her into the latest fashions of business, casual, and a few gowns for the social events that he had to attend. He tried to keep his mind clear as he gave the sales woman one of his credit cards as well as pushing a confused looking Kagome her way. The sales lady quickly went to work with measurements and that sort of thing, and he soon escaped to get some fresh air and try to stamp out the feelings he always thought never existed. Feelings and emotions were not a good thing for a businessman such as himself to have. They got in the way of good judgment. She could ruin him. So why couldn't he let her go? Why couldn't he just stay away? What was wrong with him?
(kagome)
What was wrong with him! First he takes my hand and tries to comfort me then he gives me the cold shoulder. I am so confused. Then he leaves me in the clutches of a madwoman! She had never tried on so many clothes in her life. And everything had to be altered and perfect, while she thought everything fit her just fine. And the prices! She would never be able to pay him back for all of this! And he just leaves! how could he do this to her? She grumbled miserably as the sales lady finally said that she had everything perfect. She couldnt believe she had to buy gowns! and the ones that the lady picked out for her either had high slits or showed way to much cleavage for Kagome's liking. She was practically wobbling out of the store her mind still reeling from the prices and the torture she had just went through, when sess walked up to her.
"The furniture is all ordered and should be in your apartment by the time we finish dinner. Oh and put one of the new outfits we are going to The Window." was all he said as he pushed her back into a dressing room and the sales lady brought an outfit for her to put on complete with matching shoes.
Kagome would have been pissed if she wasnt so nervous about going to such a fancy restaurant. She stepped into the sky blue dress with a sleeveless top that left her self conscious about her stupid braces until the lady brought forth yet another accessory. Arm bands that started just below her shoulder and drapped down like bells hiding her bruises that the sales lady, the icon of professionalism, never said a word about. It hid the braces rather well too. The dress fell at odd angles just below her knees clinging to her legs. Kagome ran a brush through her hair letting it fall in waves about her face naturally. Put on a light layer of make-up, glad she happened to have the right shade of blue eyeshadow to match the dress. Then walked out to have Sesshoumaru open his mouth to probably gripe at her for taking so long only to see him promptly shut his mouth and offer her his arm. Embarrassed by him being so formal but she had no choice but to take his arm as he escorted her to the restaurant.
The Window was were the best of the best went to dine. From celebrities to super models all came to eat and have their pictures taken. It had only one long window that passersby could look through hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite actor/actress or whatnot. It was very hard to get a table their some even had to wait in line. Sesshoumaru being the prince that he is skipped the line with a very pale Kagome and was promptly seated. He enjoyed watching her squirm, besides she was going to have to get used to this sooner or later.
Kagome looked at the menu trying to ignore the prices and after they had ordered. (Yes she got the salad what would you expect? ) Her head whipped to the side as she caught sight of a japanese man in leather pants and sunglasses walking in with a bunch of american bodyguards. "Oh my! Is that who I think it is?"
A.N. So who would that person be? A cookie for who guesses right. I gave enough clues for those who know of him. Anyway sorry it has taken so long to update...bad writers block and hurricane Katrina got me...but im back now...sorry its so short and not much happens but i just needed to post something and get into writing again. the next chapter should be much better. see you then!