Heart of Tensaiga
For How Long?
Kagome had been thinking all night and morning about what Sesshomaru had said. If what she was thinking was correct, then Sesshomaru had implied that she was part of his pack and that he was duty bound to protect her. Now she didn't understand the full meaning of pack for dog demons but she figured it must mean something as Sesshomaru's pack was rather small.
She felt someone staring at her and dark blue eyes met amber. Kagome had a question for him and nodded towards the woods, hoping he would agree to the private meeting. Watching him stand up was the first time she noticed how graceful he was even outside of combat.
After a bit of walking he stopped and addressed her with a look.
"I was wondering, yesterday you implied that I was part of your pack correct?" she inquired.
He gave a stiff nod of his head.
Taking his continued stare as a sign to continue she asked, "If you consider me a member of your pack…how long am I allowed to stay? I imagine this isn't exactly what you wanted."
Sesshomaru stared off into the distance before replying, "How long you remain in my pack has yet to be seen. I imagine you will leave once you have returned to my half-brother's side. That is what you intend to do is it not?"
She stared at the demon lord for lack of knowing how to answer.
He walked away and she was left to wonder.