Miraculous
By AndrewsRedSweater
Posted April 22, 2011
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. The series belongs to Rumiko Takahashi, all rights reserved. I am making no profit from this fanfiction. It is purely for my personal amusement. And hopefully yours, too.
Chapter 3: The Lady
Oh soul, you worry too much.
You have seen your own strength.
You have seen your own beauty.
You have seen your golden wings.
Of anything less, why do you worry?
You are in truth the soul, of the soul, of the soul.
Jalal al-Din Rumi
Sesshoumaru landed them on a wooden bridge above a calm river. Looking at the orange koi swimming beneath her, Kagome gathered her thoughts. I just traveled by... light. She'd seen Sesshoumaru transform into a sphere of light before, but had no idea he could take tag-alongs. Shaking her head, she looked at her surroundings. They were in a blooming Japanese garden.
Where the heck am I? Kagome turned to ask Sesshoumaru, only to find him walking toward an enormous Japanese style stone building. Resting in a mountain covered in sakura trees, it was so grand that she likened it to a storybook castle. A large courtyard lie before the castle, lush with fragrant flowers and whispering fountains. Jogging to keep up with the taiyoukai, Kagome watched a sleek black limo drive toward the castle.
Sesshoumaru stood at the feet of the marble entryway. Coming to his side, Kagome whispered, "Sesshoumaru, where are we?"
"My mother's palace."
The limo parked before them. Sesshoumaru stepped forward, and Rin elegantly stepped from the limo. When her brown eyes fell on Kagome, she said, "Oh Kagome! I didn't know you'd be here too!"
Turning a level stare at Sesshoumaru, Kagome waited for an explanation. It never came.
At that instant, a stunning female inuyoukai appeared at Kagome's side. Her silver hair topped her head in three buns, while a rich red kimono covered her figure. In a smooth voice she said, "Good morning, Lord Sesshoumaru. Lady Rin." She bowed deeply in Sesshoumaru's direction
"Good morning Sazuki!" Rin said with a friendly wave. Sesshoumaru merely inclined his head.
Sazuki's yellow gaze fell on Kagome, but Sesshoumaru offered no explanation. Smiling, Kagome reached out her hand and said, "I'm Kagome. Nice to meet you."
With a sniff, Sazuki turned and said, "Lord Sesshoumaru I will escort your party to the throne room. Please ask this human to change her... outfit."
Kagome peered down at her dirty skydiving suit. Oh. Right.
Rin stepped forward and took Kagome's hand in hers. Leading her to the limo, she said, "Don't worry, I have some clothes in the car."
Looking at Rin's peach kimono, Kagome felt like a ruffian. Thanks Kouga. Thanks.
Wearing only jeans, a red top, and heels, Kagome prepared herself to meet Sesshoumaru's mother. Standing before two broad mahogany doors inlaid with gold orchids, Kagome wondered what Sesshoumaru was up to. And here I thought wedding planners just talked about cake. Silly me.
Keeping her voice low, Kagome asked,"So... is your mom ok with humans?"
"Depends on her appetite."
"She sounds..." Kagome tried to think of something polite.
"Vicious."
"Yes."
Kagome glanced up at him. His lip tipped sardonically. Rin winked at her.
The large doors opened before them. The main room made Kagome think of a jewelry box. It had marble flooring, lush carpets, tall windows, and ornate vases. But nothing compared to the beauty resting in the throne. Kagome gulped. If Sesshoumaru was beautiful, then his mother was... ethereal.
The three of them walked forward. Sesshoumaru at the center, escorting Rin on his left side. Kagome walked on his right and struggled to look dignified in jeans.
"Who is she?" The Lady's gaze never touched Kagome. Made sense. To an ancient taiyouaki, Kagome was nothing more than a child. Or maybe an appetizer.
"The miko who defeated the Spider Demon."
Kagome was impressed that her eyeballs didn't pop out of their sockets and roll on the floor. Last time I'd checked I was the "poorly trained" miko!
"Hmm." The Lady folded her hands in front of her.
"We are here concerning Rin's betrothal."
The Lady scoffed. "This does not interest me."
Clenching her fist, Kagome thought, Rude must run in the family.
Sesshoumaru's voice sharpened. "As a child I adopted, and who shares my lifespan, Rin is more than human."
The Lady's stare was flat and unchanging. Kagome got the distinct feeling that this was not a new conversation.
"This Sesshoumaru intends to give Rin the heron bone."
The Lady's claws cut into the throne's armrests.
"This Sesshoumaru intends to take it this instant."
Two elongated fangs appeared between her Ladyship's ruby lips. The ladies in waiting at her sides stood straighter. Completely at a loss, Kagome looked at Rin. Rin stared at her father in happy surprise.
A fierce roar erupted from the Lady. Fiery magenta youki lit around her, consuming her in a blaze. Her eyes glowed yellow and her silver hair curled around her. Sesshoumaru bared his teeth and ignited his green youki. His claws lengthened, and Kagome could smell the burning poison from where she stood. Their two auras grew larger as their features became increasingly canine.
As mother and son revved for battle, Kagome thought, If I die a wedding planner, I will regret it for the rest of my afterlife.
Kagome looked for Rin. To avoid Sesshoumaru's poisonous aura, Rin had escaped to the wall covered in tall windows. The Lady hadn't left her throne, and Sesshoumaru hadn't budged an inch. They seemed satisfied to throw their energy until one weakened or was overcome. The enormous room was almost completely divided in magenta and green youki, as mother and son duked it out.
Rin stared at her father, terror in her eyes. These two idiots are gonna fry us both and never realize it! Kagome acted. Finding a path not yet taken in demonic light, Kagome dodged forward and over to Rin. Standing in front of Rin, Kagome whispered, "I'm not gonna let the bride die just yet." Rin laughed weakly.
For the second time that day, Kagome erupted in pink light. Who knew a wedding would be so much like war? Surrounding Rin and herself in a warm womb of safety, Kagome watched the taiyoukai and evaluated the situation. Honestly, she had no idea what was happening. The two auras met in the middle, and were eating away at each other. They seemed evenly matched.
Suddenly, the sound of cracking china filled the room. The Lady's priceless vases shattered across the marble floor. Kagome looked up to see the looming windows vibrate, cracks splitting across the broad panes. The glass is going to hit us!
Kagome strengthened her force field. Glancing at the front of the room, she saw that the handmaidens' blue auras were faltering against the onslaught. Unbeknownst to the Lady (as least, Kagome hoped it was "unbeknownst"), her magenta aura was smothering them with her power.
"Stop it!" Kagome yelled.
"STOP!" she screamed. But the inuyoukai were consumed in conflict.
BOOM!
Rin jumped and gripped Kagome's arm. An enormous chandelier slammed on the ground between the two inuyoukai. Diamonds and gold scattered across the floor. Looking up, Kagome watched in slow motion as a glass shard bigger than her torso fell toward Rin's head.
"That does it," she growled.
Kagome pulled Rin to her side and calling on every inch of her power, she ran toward the room's center. With magenta and green youki cutting at her force field, Kagome pushed her aura outward until her purity began consuming everything in its wake.
I hope this works.
Sparkling pink light sucked up every taste of youki it found. But it was not easy. Kagome had literally stuck herself and Rin in the center of a whirlwind. And she was tiring quickly.
Kagome could feel Rin's fingers around her arm. "You can do this Kagome," she whispered.
Kagome nodded. After all, I still need to make dinner.
With a grunt, Kagome tightened her muscles and slammed her energy outwards. Reaching her arms above her, she expanded her force field until it shoved the magenta and green light back to its owners. Her black hair flying above her and her eyes lit, she didn't use her miko powers, she became them.
All Kagome could see was pink light. She hoped it was working. She also hoped that it didn't work so well that she murdered the Lord and Lady of the Western Lands, and killed two handmaidens in the process.
"She did it," a deep voice whispered.
And then black.
Kagome rolled on her side. Curling in her blankets she thought, I don't remember buying silk covers, but good choice.
"Miko."
Her eyes snapped open. Her eyes found Sesshoumaru leaning against a wall covered entirely in wall scrolls. Judging by the expensive four-poster bed and antique oil lamps, she was still in his mother's palace. Outside the sky was black.
"What happened?"
Shifting his eyes to her face Sesshoumaru said, "You ended my mother's tantrum."
Kagome blinked.
Reaching in his jacket's breast pocket, Sesshoumaru removed a bone hair pin as large as his palm. It was designed in an elaborate cloud motif and was crowned with sapphires.
In a breathy whisper Kagome said, "I've never seen anything like it."
Looking at it with a distant expression, he said, "It is one of my clan's greatest treasures."
Sitting up in the bed Kagome said, "Let me get this straight. Did I just help you steal from your mother?"
Sesshoumaru stared at her hard. Crap. I just offended him.
Kagome stuttered, "I mean—"
At that moment the bedroom doors flung open. Rin ran in carrying a tray of food. "Kagome! Are you alright?"
Rin hurried to Kagome's side. Red faced, completely out of breath, and hair flying from her usually elegant bun, Kagome couldn't help chuckling at the picture Rin made.
"Hey, it's not funny Kagome! I mean, I haven't seen you do something like that since I was really small, and that was so long ago, and I know it was only a few years for you, but still! Are you sure you don't need to sleep longer? And, what if you'd—"
Kagome put her hand on Rin's hand. Smiling she said, "I'm fine, thank you."
Rin's large eyes scrutinized Kagome's face. Satisfied that Kagome was telling the truth, Rin stood up gracefully. Clearing her throat, she lowered her eyes and bowed. "Thank you for protecting me, Kagome."
Kagome waved her off. Reaching for her rice bowl she said, "No problem. I know you'd do the same for me."
Rin smiled brilliantly. Looking at her father, she bowed and acted as though she hadn't just shouted for a full minute. Easing the wrinkles from her kimono she said, "Good evening Lord Sesshoumaru."
Kagome glanced at Sesshoumaru over the edge of her rice bowl. He nodded his head at his daughter, amusement in his eyes. Rin took the teapot and began pouring their tea.
Since when does Sesshoumaru show "amusement"? Granted... she'd only seen Rin and Sesshoumaru a few times over the past three years. Maybe... maybe the years had changed him more than she'd guessed. Thinking of his pushiness last night she thought, Or maybe not.
Shrugging to herself, Kagome looked out the room's open window. Silver constellations twirled in the black sky. Watching the stars, she wondered if she should call Kouga to see if she needed to stop in the office tomorrow. Wait.
"Damn it!" she yelled.
"Ah!" Rin shrieked.
Kagome felt hot tea seep into the bed covers. She'd caused Rin to spill the tea. "Is the rice really that bad?" Rin asked lightly.
Kagome slapped her forehead. "No, no. I'm sorry. It's just that—what time is it?"
Staring at her like she was insane, Sesshoumaru said, "Early morning."
Sinking her head in her hands, Kagome muttered, "Shark diving. Shark diving. Why shark diving?"
Rin patted Kagome on the back. "Does this have something to do with Mr. Kouga?"
Kagome nodded in despair.
Interrupting her pity party, Sesshoumaru said, "We will be departing soon."
Kagome heard his fancypants shoes click out of the room.
"Hey Rin—"
"Yes?"
"Could I use your cell phone?"
"Mmhm." Rin opened her clutch and tossed the phone to Kagome.
"Thank you." Dreading the worst, Kagome dialed her voicemail.
A woman's mechanical voice said, "You have one new message. Received yesterday at 5:01pm."
Holding her breath, Kouga's voice rammed against her eardrum. "Well hello Ms. Higurashi. As your employer I must admit my shock and dismay at your failure to produce an article by the allotted time. However—GINTA GET OFF THAT—ahem, however, I have taken it upon myself to hold an interview this evening so as to ensure quality journalism."
Kagome sighed. He really is milking this.
Then his voice dropped so low she felt it in her toes. "So Kagome, shark diving it is. I do look forward to seeing you in a wetsuit."
Kagome shut the phone. Sometimes she missed the days when he just held her hands and called her "wife." That hadn't been sexy.
"Ready to go Kagome?"
"As long as Sesshoumaru's mom doesn't kill me."
Rin laughed. Kagome didn't find that encouraging.
Rin led Kagome to an enormous indoor garden. Paper lamps hung from the trees and illuminated their path. Trees with white blossoms bigger than Kagome's head hung above them. Irises and roses surrounded the path, while night birds flew above. As they rounded a willow, Kagome spotted the Lady of the West and Sesshoumaru sharing tea beneath a large magenta umbrella. Candles and scrolls rested on the table before them. Both in awe and fear of Sesshoumaru's mother, Kagome thought, Can't say the woman doesn't have style.
Sesshoumaru looked up as they entered.
Before they could sit on the cushions, the Lady said, "Tatsuyi, take Lady Rin to my room. Allow her to choose three items."
The Lady's handmaidens sat beneath a large tree. The one dressed in blue robes stood, bowed to her lady, and escorted Rin through the garden. Before Rin exited from sight, she turned and sent Kagome a thumbs up.
Straightening her spine, Kagome did her best to not look like a coward. Think of this as shark practice, she told herself.
Without looking at Kagome, Sesshoumaru's mother said, "Do not forget, miko, that I will be attending the ceremony."
Kagome gulped. That seemed to please the Lady of the West.
Reaching for her tea, the Lady continued breezily, "It is bizarre that my son has entrusted this event to a human, let alone a miko."
Kagome's eyes flitted to Sesshoumaru. He sat still, taut as an arrow. He doesn't trust her, she realized.
Her Ladyship's eyes whipped toward Kagome's. Large yellow eyes burned into blue. In a steely voice she said, "At least this way if you ruin the event I will feel justified in killing you, Spider Demon miko or not. You may be able to fight back, miko, but you would never win."
Even the night birds fell silent.
Angrily, Kagome thought, Now she's getting personal. Kagome moved her lips to speak, but a look from Sesshoumaru silenced her. His mother gave a barking laugh.
In between her cruel laughter, she said, "Amaya, take the miko to the armory."
The remaining maid, identical to the first but wearing green robes, stood, bowed to her mistress, and walked down a path in the opposite direction Rin had gone.
Kagome's feet stayed rooted to the ground. She didn't trust the Lady's intentions for one second. For all she knew, Amaya could be her very well dressed executioner. The Lady turned her eyes to her scrolls and ignored Kagome like a piece of furniture.
Sesshoumaru rose. With a curt nod to his mother, he came beside Kagome and walked with her. Letting out a breath she didn't know she'd been holding, the two of them weaved through the lamp lit garden. Amaya was long gone, but Sesshoumaru seemed to know where he was going.
After a while, the cooing birds and singing grasshoppers returned. It was beautiful and surprisingly peaceful walking with him. But for Rin's sake, Kagome needed to ask something. Glancing at Sesshoumaru, she said, "Earlier, weren't you the least bit concerned about Rin?"
Sesshoumaru continued walking. "I am always concerned for her safety."
"Your energy could have killed her."
"I am aware."
Peeved, Kagome cut in front of him and looked him in the eyes. "Then why didn't you protect her?"
His golden gaze met hers. "Because I knew you would."
Stunned, Kagome stood still as Sesshoumaru walked past her. He was far along when Kagome finally unfroze herself and caught up to him. After what he'd said, it was becoming increasingly difficult to stay mad. "Isn't that leaving a lot to chance?"
Finally, Sesshoumaru stopped. "You have been chosen to organize this wedding not only for your kinship with the groom."
Kagome's eyes widened.
"This position required an individual both willing and capable of protecting my daughter when necessary."
So that's why Rin "needed" me today.
Kagome stayed silent. Looking at him, she couldn't keep a sly smile from twisting her lips.
"So I guess the whole 'poorly trained' miko thing was just out of anger, huh?"
"Do not be flip, miko."
"What?"
Sighing, he said, "Do not mistake power for skill."
To Kagome's severe embarrassment, she could feel a blush staining her cheeks as she looked at him. "You think I'm powerful," she whispered.
For the smallest instant, she felt him reading her eyes. Not just staring her down as he normally did, but really looking. But before she could blink, Sesshoumaru turned and continued walking.
Inside the heart of the castle, Kagome and Sesshoumaru stood before two large wooden doors. They were engraved with Inutaisho's final battle with Ryuukotsusei. The detail was sublime, showing the dog lord and his rival in exquisite bas relief. Kagome's breath caught in her throat. It's moments like these I remember... Sesshoumaru's actually a demon god.
As Amaya opened one of the doors, Kagome kept her eyes from Sesshoumaru. What would Mama think of the way I've been talking to a god? A god who's over a millenia old? She had a feeling Mama would be none too pleased.
The room before them was so large Kagome couldn't see the end of it. It was filled with rows upon rows of towering cabinets, each filled with weapons both beautiful and useless in the modern world.
Amaya stepped ahead of them, and said, "Please wait here." Bowing, she turned and walked into the room. Standing there with Sesshoumaru, Kagome was overtaken by the familiar itchy, awkward feeling. Dang it.
But... she did owe him something. Plus, the silence was killing her. Clearing her throat, Kagome stared ahead and said, "Um... thank you bringing Sango and Miroku back."
Silence. Kagome thought her only answer would be Amaya's scuffling in the distance. Finally, Sesshoumaru said, "Your kitsune was responsible for their return."
Happily surprised at his willingness to engage her, Kagome thought out her reply. Keeping her eyes on the stone floor, she said, "I know. But I know you played a part. Sango told me. So... so for what it's worth... thank you."
If silence could feel surprised, it did then. Kagome smiled to herself. He's not used to being thanked.
Amaya appeared suddenly before them. In her hands were two bundles. Stepping before Kagome, Amaya held out the first item. It was long and wrapped in green silk.
Looking at it, Kagome said, "Is it for me?"
Amaya nodded.
Kagome glanced at Sesshoumaru, but as usual, his face revealed nothing. Taking the package in her hands, she was surprised at its weight. Unwrapping it slowly, complete astonishment washed over her face.
"It's... it's my... oh my." Stepping closer to one of the oil lamps, Kagome held up the bow that she hadn't held in three years... or five hundred. There was even one remaining arrow.
Overcome with emotion, Kagome ran her fingers over the weapon that had seen her through some of her happiest and darkest days. Holding it to her chest, she whispered, "Thank you."
Amaya nodded. "Our Ladyship has kept it for ages at the request of Lady Rin." The handmaiden held up the green silk and silently rewrapped the bow and arrow.
Kagome wanted to ask why it'd taken three years for her Ladyship to return it to its rightful owner, but bit her tongue. Amaya handed Kagome the second package with all the grace of an immortal being. Kagome looked at the small red package and had no idea what to expect next.
Cradling the item in her hands she thought, I left nothing else behind. Unwrapping it slowly, Kagome was surprised to uncover a pair of pink sapphire earrings.
Totally confused, Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru for an explanation. As usual, he stayed silent. Looking at Amaya, Kagome asked, "Excuse me ma'am, but these aren't mine."
Amaya gave a cunning smile. "Her Ladyship would like them to be a reminder of your obligation to this house. And the repercussions if you should fail."
Kagome did not want to put them on. Too scared my ears will burn off!
Amaya stepped forward to help Kagome put them on.
"Will that be all?" Sesshoumaru said.
Catching herself, Amaya bowed deeply and said, "Yes, my Lord."
"Then we will be going." Sesshoumaru turned and Kagome did her best to match his stride.
Walking toward what Kagome assumed was the castle's entrance, Kagome asked, "If your mom wants to kill me, why would she give me gifts?"
Sliding his gaze toward her, Sesshoumaru said, "My mother may be cruel, but she is not unintelligent. Sometimes it is wise to befriend one's enemy."
Thinking back to Ryuukotsusei's engraving, Kagome thought, Unless they betray you.
Long ago Sesshoumaru had called her a "necessary ally". Did he see her like his mother did? Was that her worth to beings who live forever and have immeasurable power?
Catching herself, she shook those thoughts from her head. Screw it. I don't care.
From her seat in the limo, Kagome watched the sunrise across Tokyo. With her mind deep in thought, Kagome played with Rin's long hair. As soon as they'd left the Lady of the West's stuffy yet gorgeous abode, Rin had unpinned her hair and flopped her head in Kagome's lap for a much needed sleep.
Looking down at Rin's smile, Kagome thought, To be honest, I know the eight-year-old Rin much better than this adult Rin. This Rin lived through the Meiji era, the World Wars, saw Japan's rise as an international power... I can't even imagine all the things she's experienced. Or all the heartaches she's felt.
Playing with Rin's bangs, Kagome laughed at herself. I complain about not having a guy in my life, and I'm just twenty-two. Rin's had to wait more than five hundred years.
Kagome's respect for Rin instantly increased. I too can be patient. Can't I?
"We have arrived."
Kagome jumped in her seat. Sesshoumaru had finally looked up from his laptop. She could see the shrine's steps from the window behind him.
"Oh. Right."
Looking down, Kagome gently eased Rin off her lap and onto the leather seat. Their driver opened the limo door for her, and Kagome did her best to not bump into Sesshoumaru's long legs or Rin's three mahogany chests.
Kagome stepped out of the vehicle. Catching a glimpse of the driver, Kagome bowed politely and said, "Morning, Jaken."
Jaken nodded his head. Years of human interaction had tempered his animosity toward humans, but it was obvious he much preferred youkai company. Trying not to stare at his toady humanoid form, Kagome pivoted on her foot and prepared herself for the long march upward.
"Miko."
Turning quickly, she saw Sesshoumaru draw himself from the limo. Handing her the silk-wrapped packages, he said, "Rin will contact you later."
Nodding her head, Kagome asked, "You gonna tell me about that heron bone later?"
Silence.
Well, it was worth a try.
Smiling brightly she said, "See you later, then."
Without leaving room for a response, Kagome turned and took the stairs two at a time.
For the second night in a row, Kagome crept past Shippo's sleeping form in the living room and quietly entered her bedroom. Dead tired, she shucked her heels and yanked off her shirt. Unzipping her jeans, she bent to slide them down her legs.
"You're engaged to Kouga."
Kagome jammed her toe against her dresser in shock. "Crap!" she yelled.
Turning around, she whispered fiercely, "What are you doing here?" Kagome reached for her shirt to cover her chest.
Inuyasha sat on her bed, his amber eyes hard. "Not like it's anything I haven't seen before."
Straightening, Kagome folded her arms over her chest. "That was uncalled for."
Looking away, he said, "Yeah. Sorry. Get dressed."
Pulling the shirt over her head, Kagome asked again, "Why are you here?"
"Saw Kouga's interview last night. And the footage from your landing."
Outraged, Kagome bounded across the room and stood in front of him. "And you believed that?"
"You're the one who wants a June wedding." His eyes stung her deeper than she'd care to admit.
Growling, Kagome said, "It's not what it looks like."
Inuyasha's voice was rough. "Then what is it?"
Putting her hands on her hips, Kagome said in a patronizing voice, "Think hard Inuyasha. Just who do we know that's engaged?"
His eyes grew angrier.
"Ok, sorry for that." Deflating, Kagome sat on the bed beside him and said, "It sounds stupid, but I was talking about Shippo and Rin's wedding. Sesshoumaru told me Rin wants a June wedding, so that's what was on my mind."
Inuyasha let out a deep breath.
In a soft voice Kagome added, "Kouga's just being... Kouga."
"Seemed pretty real when you didn't come home tonight."
"Inuyasha..."
"Sango and Miroku missed you."
Righteous anger filled her. Standing up again, she said, "Oh, so that's what this is all about. You decided to camp out in my room to make sure I knew Sango and Miroku missed me. Right. Well, I got it."
In a flash Inuyasha was before her, his body only a whisper from hers. "What do you want me to say Kagome?"
Her blue eyes cut into his. "All the things you don't say."
Before she could think, his body was against hers. An arm around her waist, a hot hand on her cheek. "We've tried this before," he whispered.
Kagome threaded her fingers in his hair, the familiar feeling of his body heating her from the inside out. Whenever she found herself here, she was willing to say everything. To hold both sides of the conversation if need be. But... but not this time. I've learned that much.
Something in his amber eyes broke. Before she knew it, his lips were raging against hers. As he dipped her back, Kagome couldn't keep herself from moaning. Her breasts flattened against his chest, and she was consumed with want.
Pulling back, Kagome whispered, "Wait."
His lips sucked on her ear. "Your purity still tastes fresh," he growled.
Struggling as hard as she could to not do something she'd regret later, Kagome said, "If we're going to do this, you need—ahh..." She could feel his smile against her skin. Stay strong, she told herself.
"You need to commit to me," she breathed.
There. I've thrown the gauntlet.
His lips stopped. "So you're putting requirements on me again," he said.
Cupping Inuyasha's chin in her hand she said, "If you want this. Then, yes."
Inuyasha's amber eyes bore into hers. Kagome held her breath.
Easing her into a standing position, he said, "We've been through this before."
Sensing the familiar rejection, Kagome pushed him away. Turning, she walked to her bathroom and shut the door.
As she folded herself on the tile floor, Kagome prayed he hadn't seen her tears.
Have you heard the song "E.T." yet by Katy Perry? Totally makes me think of Kagome and Sesshoumaru. =)
Also, please don't worry about the current Kagome x Inuyasha. To keep Kagome and Sesshoumaru in character, I felt it best to start from this point and move forward.
Please review and tell me your thoughts. It means a lot.
All the best,
AndrewsRedSweater