Last time-
"Well," Miroku smiled, "here it is." He slid open a wooden door to reveal a beautiful room.
Kagome smiled, "Thank you. How much do I owe you?"
"Are you kidding," asked Miroku. "You are our guest and as our guest you can stay
here for free, for as long as you like." He then smiled and closed the door.
Kagome laid down on the futon. Another howl could be heard. Something told Kagome that she would not sleep well tonight.
BEAST and the BEAUTY
ch.2
HAVE WE MET BEFORE?
Kagome's eyes slowly opened. She looked around. Where was she? Then she remembered coming across the strange castle. She looked to the side on one of the dressers and saw a beautiful pink kimono laying there. That was thoughtful of them, but she wasn't here to stay. She still needed to find her grandfather.
Kagome made her way to the kitchen, hoping to find someone there.
"Good morning, Lady Kagome, my name is Sango," said a girl perhaps a bit older than Kagome. She bowed politely.
Kagome followed suite. "Pleased to meet you, but, um, you don't have to call me Lady. I'm still not use to it." Kagome smiled awkwardly.
The young woman looked Kagome up and down. "Have we met before?"
Kagome shook her head, "I don't believe so."
The girl frowned. "You're not wearing the kimono? The Master specifically wanted you to have the best clothes to wear."
Kagome smiled, "Well, I still need to find my grandfather."
"The Master has already sent out a search party, so please enjoy your stay. I was thinking after breakfast we could go to the hot springs. Then lunch and we can stroll the garden. We can have tea after that. Maybe we can even go down to the lake."
She was interrupted by Kagome's stomach growling. "Breakfast?" The young raven haired girl asked.
Sango smiled. "The Master had made sure that you get enough to eat."
The two went to the kitchen to find a beautiful array of food.
"And... all... of this... is for... me?" Kagome stared with wide eyes.
An old woman walked in. "Yes, child. The Master's order specifically. I am Kaede."
'Who is this Master?' Kagome had to wonder as she sat down nodding a thanks and began to eat.
Kagome saw him in the corner of her eye. She tried to ignore his stare, but he just wouldn't look away. She put her food down and decided to put a stop to this.
She turned to glare at him, but suddenly smiled, "Hello, my name's Kagome. What's yours?"
"Shippo," the child smiled. "Have we met before? You look familiar."
Kagome shook her head, "Why does everyone think that they've met me somewhere else?"
Shippo shrugged, "Well, you kinda look like Ki-"
"Are you ready to go to the hot spring?" Sango suddenly cut in. Kagome looked between the two. She nodded.
Miroku sat on his knees and faced a very dark side of the room. It was so dark he couldn't even see the young man who sat in it's shadows.
"Miroku, what is that smell coming off of you?" Asked the dark figure.
Miroku dared not look up. "I do not know what you mean by that, Master."
"That scent. It's a woman's. Whose?"
"What are you talking about?"
"She's still here, isn't she? You think that I cannot smell her. Leave! Tell her to
get out! I do not want her here!"
"Master, she can break the spell!"
"If you don't take care of her, I will." The figure suddenly stomped out of the room and now slammed the sliding door shut.
Miroku suddenly stood up. He needed to stop him. Now.
"Welcome to the hot springs," a girl about the age of Sango greeted Kagome. "My name is Ayame." She bowed, followed by Kagome.
"Oh, um, thank you. I am Kagome." She smiled.
"Please follow me." She lead her to a steaming hot spring that looked very welcoming to Kagome.
After Ayame left her to her business, Kagome got undressed and ducked into the waters.
"Where is she?" He growled.
"Where is who?" Sango asked.
He pushed her out of the way. "Move it! I'll find her, myself."
"Wait, Master!" Sango called out. Miroku ran past her.
"Come on," he said, motioning Sango to follow, "He can't ruin his only chance."
"Would you like something to eat, Master?" Shippo asked as Kaede stood their ready to make a huge meal.
He ran off not even answering.
Soon to be followed by Sango and Miroku.
"We have to stop his only chance," the two yelled in unison.
Shippo and Kaede exchanged glances and soon followed after them.
"Welcome to the ho-"
"Can it, Ayame!" he yelled at her. "Move aside." He pushed the girl out of the way.
"Wait you can't go in there!" Ayame yelled desperately.
Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kaeded all came running. "We have to stop him!" They yelled in unison.
Kagome got out of the hot spring and wrapped a towel around herself.
That's when the door slammed open.
She turned expecting Ayame, but was met by a young man wearing a red kimono and had long silver hair. He was blushing ferociously.
The only word Inuyasha could muster was, "K-... Ki-... Kikyo?"
TO BE CONTINUED...
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There was only one way to describe the way he felt right now. Not just embarrassed, out of place, or like a jerk. No doubt, he did feel those things, but what he mostly felt was like an idiot.
He felt stupid.
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