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Chapter 2: Why?
He was sitting in his study, trying to work the giant mountains of paper work. He looked-up from a scroll that he was reading when he heard the door opening. A little figure then burst in and it cheerfully yelled, "Sesshoumaru-sama!" "Foolish child! Can't you see, Sesshoumaru-sama's busy! Out, out now! I'm very sorry Sesshoumaru-sama, it won't happen again!" came that annoying voice of Jaken . For another ten minutes or so, he continued squawking about how sorry he is, and Sesshoumaru is growing tired of this and his ears are starting to hurt. "Silence Jaken." Immediately the imp cowered and was silent. Sesshoumaru then looked at the young girl, still wearing that bright smile. "Sesshoumaru-sama! I picked this up for you!" The young girl enthusiastically beamed at him, handing over a bouquet of bright colored flowers. What am I supposed to do? He inwardly groaned "They are beautiful Rin." Now that's safe move. "I know that you'd love them! See master Jaken?!" The imp begun murmuring something incoherent. He smelled a sweet smelling flora, just then he noticed that she's holding a circlet of Bells of Ireland. "They're for Kagome-neesama!!!" She must have noticed her lord staring at the crown of flowers she made, "Is she awake now Sesshoumaru-sama?" She asked with hopeful eyes. "I'm afraid that she might still be asleep…" He saw the child's spirit drop down. Ever since she brought back the miko with him, Rin had always prattled of how she would to play with her, show her around the place and other stuffs. She looked very disappointed and he deemed that it does not suit her. He believed that a look of disappointment does not place well to a naturally gleeful child. "But if you so wish, you can give her the flowers For I would have to check on her now." The child brighten-up immediately. She hugged his legs. "Thank you very very much Sesshoumaru-sama!" He just nod his head ever so slightly.
Oh well, that miko had been asleep for along time, might as well check on her."
She was perfectly sleeping still. She can't feel and think of anything right now, and she wished that it will be so, but it seems something was tugging on her soul to wake-up. It was too strong for her to fight with, so opted to abide by its will. She gingerly opened her eyes, closing them a few times, trying to adjust at the light. She noticed that she was in a rather large room. The interior of the room is magnificent, all the more the furniture inside. There was a dresser far left and there's a door before it, and in far the right there's a giant cabinet, presumably, a wardrobe, she think it's more like a walk in wardrobe that the Hollywood stars have, just in the far front of where she is, is a door. She noticed that she's lying in a queen-sized canopy bed with red silk draping, the bed sheets were red and white silks. She sit-up and moved to the right end side of the bed, she noticed that there's a balcony door. She almost stand-up and went there but suddenly the door opened. She was frozen to her place. In the door was Sesshoumaru and from behind him a girl side-stepped and revealed herself, Rin. She was happy to see the girl but she's scared of Sesshoumaru. This guy can kill me without a thought if I ever do something against his liking. She gulped as she remembered what he told her of how easily he can kill her if she weren't unstable or something like that, and in the back of her mind, his attempts in killing her flashed back. He stood there looking at her with that bored look. Oh, Kami-sama! Do you really hate me that much?!
"I see you are awake, miko." She dumbly nodded her head. So afraid of me, huh? I smirked at her and I can see her shudder. "Kagome-neesama! This is for you!!!" My ward handed her the circlet. "Thank you very much Rin, they're beautiful. I appreciate them." "Those are Bells of Ireland, it's for goodluck! Please wear them for today, you'll feel better, it's full of Rin's goodluck wish for you!" She placed it around her neck. I was surprised with Rin's enthusiasm, I never knew she knew of flowers. I thought she only picks them-up randomly. "If what you said to me the last time was true, Kagome-neesama!" She nodded her head. I see, so it was the miko's doing. "Rin go play with Jaken." "Yes my lord." She tugged on the miko's sleeve and she bent down to her and she pecked the miko in the cheek and run back to me and I nodded, dismissing her.
A/N: Ok! Enough with Sessh's point of view, I'll go back to third person!
"Miko, I assume you are feeling better, you have been sleeping for a week." He said monotonously. "That long? So, it's been a week since the others…" She said finishing the rest of her sentence in the confines of her own mind. He quickly felt her sorrow returning in waves. "Woman, get-up now." She looked to him with a questioning look, "Why---???" She wasn't able to finish as Sesshoumaru beat her to it, "We will talk about it later, after you are bathed and have eaten, your human stench displeases me…" He smelt her annoyance spike-up but he cares not, it's better than the stench of sorrow.
Here he goes, again. Being all high and arrogant. Maybe I smell a little, I have been out for a week! But I DON'T stench! Stupid dog demons and their damned noses!
"This is Amaya, she will attend to your needs." He said turning back to her and leaving her with the girl, Amaya. She seems to be scared and she's well aware of why, and truth be told she was disappointed and saddened by this. "Good morning Kagome-sama, This way to the bathes…" She gestured to the door in the left . So it was some sort of a bathroom, I see. "Amaya no need for formalities, you can call me Kagome." "B-but it would be disrespect, I'm sorry, my lady." She sighed at this. "Very well then."
She stepped inside the door. It was an indoor hot spring, there were body scents made from natural materials, there was rose, jasmine and chamomile. She allowed Amaya to help her peel off her miko garbs, she was still wearing them because she used it during the ceremony. She allowed herself to relax in the nice warm water as Amaya lathered her with scents, though she really felt awkward. She preferred lathering herself but right now she'll let it be, she's too tired still. "Amaya, I am hurt that you're afraid of me…" She said more to herself. She felt her tense some more. "Gomen nasai, Kagome-sama." She sighed again, feeling old all of a sudden. "You don't need to be afraid of me. I don't and won't hurt anyone who's not doing anything to me." "But you're a miko! All mikos wishes to rid this world of demons, a-and you're capable enough to kill me!" She said in the brink of tears. Kagome faced her and looked her straight in eyes. "What would I have against beings that I don't know of and have done nothing wrong to me? What will I gain from the death of the innocent? This world has suffered enough from meaningless slaughters and untimely deaths…" All she has gone through made her wiser. Amaya was taken back by this. "I see, you are right Lady Kagome, I'm sorry for the way I acted toward you. A compassionate soul like doesn't deserve the hostility I have shown." She smiled at her. "Its fine, fear is only natural an d I won't blame you, most priestesses and priests that I have seen in my journey does hate your kind, and for that I am sorry…" And they chatted until she finished her bathe. Then she was taken to dine in the grand dining room.
Sesshoumaru was about to go to her study but his keen hearing picked-up the servant's voice raise, he used his god-like speed to go back in the room. He found out that they are inside the springs. He opted to listen and if anything goes out of hand, he'll take matters within his own hand. He heard…. "you're a miko! All mikos wishes to rid this world of demons, a-and your capable enough to kill me!" He was interested of h ow the miko will react to this, will she purify her? If she does, He will then have a reason to take her life, ridding him of the problem at hand. "What would I have against beings that I don't know of and have done nothing wrong to me? What will I gain from the death of the innocent? This world has suffered enough from meaningless slaughters and untimely deaths…" She was taken back by her words, by the wisdom in it. He never expected to hear such wise words coming from her. He always thought of her as a person full of childish foolishness, a person who'll become agitated if people won't think the same with her, but it seems her experience had tampered her and gave her wisdom. He then went back to her study, sensing that everything would be fine. Deep in his own mind he was thinking of why he has this sudden feeling of respect for the miko, perhaps, its recognition for her wisdom though she's still young, normally, human at her age are rather to foolish for their own good.
She finished her meal and was guided to the door of Sesshoumaru's study. Upon reaching the door, Amaya left. I guess that was her orders... She took a deep calming breath and tried to knock on Sesshoumaru's double doors, but she can't bring herself. She jumped-up hearing his voice from the inside, "I know you're there miko. Hurry-up and come in." She entered the room and he saw him there, seated regally on his chair with piles of paper work in his table. So even the oh- so-great-lord of the western lands gets caught-up with paper works.She then heard him growl. Can he read thoughts, probably because of my scent…Argh… Can't hide anything from this damn inuyoukais!... He then gestured for her to sit down. She then saw that he has a serious look and she knew this is really serious matter. "Sesshoumaru-sama, Why?" For awhile he only looked at her impassively with his golden amber eyes...
"Miko, you are my brother's intended and you're a member of his pack, the last surviving one." He said in tone that betrayed no emotion and she nod her head a yes. "Inuyasha, is my father's son…." He can see her confusion, so he continued. "As a son of my father, he is a prince of the Western lands although in exile…" Her confusion shines in her eyes "And?" she asked, still can't see the point. "There are societal and familiar laws that make me responsible for your welfare." He continued when he saw no objection. "As a last surviving member of his taichi and being his intended, and I as his brother and last living first tie relative in this world by our father's blood, is credible for your welfare. Your life and well-being is under my protection and supervision whether we like it or not… Much to my disdain, for I do NOT wish to have anything to do with you as much as possible. " Suddenly, the world for her stopped and everything went black… Under his protection?! Supervision?! Like it or not??? Much to his disdain?! Oh kami, he hates humans!!! He can kill me in a flash!!! WHY???
She was suddenly brought back to reality by someone clearing his throat. "Miko, I'd like you to leave now… I have to attend to my duty as lord, you've wasted enough of my time, now go." He said in his usual tone as he rolled open a scroll. If she was only in the mood she'll snap back to him, but she's still suffering from different emotional depressions. The death of her second family and now! Being under the supervision of this person!!! A person who had showed an intent to kill her for many times. "Miko, your life is now mine to take or to leave be, so do NOT take foolish actions. I will have no secod thoughts in taking your life if you misbehave..." He said to her like nonchalantly. Her anger is beginning to rise a notch but her fear was more prevailing. She'll take his order and leave, she need time to think this over and she doesn't wish to die just yet, not after her friends have fought to their deaths so she can live…
He saw her leave and he was left in his thoughts of what he will do to her now. She is such a headache. He could just kill her and be through with this but, youkai honor forbids that and his pride wouldn't let him stoop that low, he will do his duty regardless of what he feels. He relaxed in his chair and took a deep breath, and whispered to himself, "What will I do with you now, miko…" My house and my bloodline is cursed by humans pestilence. Now that's a thought. He growled low in his throat.I shall not succumb to the same weakness for humans and be brought as low as my father had once been… With that thought he drowned himself to his work…
A/N: If there's some error in grammar, I'm sorry cause you see it's already late and I'll fix it later. So, how's it so far??? Should I continue with, please message me so I'll know if anyone's actually reading this. Tune in for the next chapter! Thanks for MadeNew for reviewing, I actually tried to finish this chapter for you. Hope you enjoyed it guys. Ja I'm going to sleep!
Hey last question before I retire for the night, it will help the story in future chapters, Do you think Sesshoumaru is the type to sleep around with females, or is he the reserved type, who doesn't like being touched and is disgusted with those meaningless sex???