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His castle. Almost everything I thought it would be except better. A white wall surrounded the perimeter of the castle grounds and was accompanied by guards every few meters along it. It was just like Sesshomaru in architecture, tall, mysterious, guarded, strong, and above all beautiful.
My mind finally caught up with what had happened and what was about to happen. I was going to help Sesshomaru and leave Inuyasha behind. After all those years of loving him it was impossible for my heart to just up and stop feeling for him. Of course he made it quite clear that he loves Kikyo more than me.
So here I was with Sesshomaru about to enter his castle where, undoubtedly, we would go over plans to take out Naraku. I guess I really wasn't thinking too much about that part until now. How was I going to help defeat Naraku? I mean sure my bow and arrows would help, but it wont be enough.
All my nerves were about shot when we finally landed in the castle's courtyard. Worrying about Inuyasha and what the hell I was going to do here with Sesshomaru was hard to handle while functioning on little to no sleep for almost two days.
I looked up at Sesshomaru when I noticed him watching me. I thought I had spaced out for longer than I had planned to so I ignored his stare. It was best not to question him anyway.
"Welcome home, Mi'lord." There were greetings everywhere from beautiful women, servants I guessed, and vassals alike. I definitely felt out of place among the elegant people of his castle.
"See her to a room," he spoke with authority in his voice before as we walked into the vestibule of the main entrance. I watched him walk away until he paused at the doorway. "I shall send for you in the morning. After you have rested we can discuss future plans."
That was all he said before turning back and disappearing into the maze of hallways. I was surprised by him yet again. I didn't think of Sesshomaru as ignorant of course, but I suspected he'd want to formulate a sketch of our plans before I could rest. I really doubted that he needed or would get any sleep while waiting for me. Still the fact that he would let me sleep was very, dare I say, kind of him.
"This way please, miss-"
"It's Kagome." I smiled at the women.
"I am Suina. Please this way." She lead me down a few hallways and stopped before double wooden doors. "If there is anything you need just call for me."
"You mean this is my room?" I asked before I stepped in front of one of the doors and eased it open. "It's amazing! Do all the rooms here look like this?" I stared at the lavish room filled with two dressers, a bathing area, and a king size bed with Sesshomaru's kimono colors and designs on the blankets and pillows.
"Different in design, but almost the same in set up." She replied simply. I realize Suina wasn't the most talkative person, like Sesshomaru, she was quiet. But I had a feeling it was more likely that she didn't want to talk to me.
"Well I guess I should get some sleep. Good night Suina," I tried to sound as friendly as possible and smiled before I stepped into my room and closed the door.
"Good night miss Kagome." She spoke up before the door closed all the way.
I laid down on the huge bed and tried to sleep, but my mind was too clouded. He was always there when I closed my eyelids. Sesshomaru just starring at me with a look in his eyes I couldn't understand. When I finally did sleep there were nightmares about Inuyasha and his claws finishing the job instead of leaving me to die.
Restful sleep finally came when my dreams shifted to Sesshomaru, always watching over me. Of course I knew these were just dreams never to become reality, but as long as my mind was at ease I didn't really care.
When I woke the sun was filtering through one of the windows. I yawned and sat up in my bed before I heard a barely audible knock at the door.
"Come in," I said while stifling another yawn. Sure enough it was Suina coming to collect me to meet with Sesshomaru.
"I have brought you some fresh clothing. Please hurry though, Lord Sesshomaru awaits you in the dining hall."
"Thank you. I'll be out in a minute," I said to her after I took the clothes. Of course it was a silk kimono that was handed to me, but at least it was beautiful. It was a white kimono that went down to my knees with Sesshomaru's flower print on it except in green and went diagonally down the bottom of the kimono.
I had to check the mirror at least five times before I decided I looked ok and then walked to the door. The apprehension I had been feeling was soothed a little when I entered the dining hall and saw those golden eyes watching me like he had in my dreams. Always watching...
To be Continued...
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