The Silver Neko
Rating: M
Pairings: Sessome, Mirango
Warnings: Language, adult situations, Sesshoumaru has both arms and will NOT speak in third person…he's a lord dangit.
Chapter 3
Inu Yasha's nose twitched at a familiar smell.
"Sesshoumaru! What are you doing here?"
The older Youkai growled at the younger half-breed.
"You are a fool Inu Yasha. You were cruel to the only human, other than our mother, to show you true kindness. The little Miko ran into a Neko Youkai. She's lucky to still live."
"Where is she damn you? She's mine!"
Sesshoumaru growled and slammed his half brother into a tree hard enough to splinter the wood.
"No Inu Yasha. The little Miko is mine…not yours. You lost any claim to her when she changed."
Inu Yasha scowled at him.
"What do you mean changed?"
"She is now ¾ Neko Youkai after a blood exchange with one who was dying."
Inu Yasha just gave him a confused look, but Sango gasped knowing the implications of that statement. She exchanged a look with Miroku before stepping forward.
"Lord Sesshoumaru-sama? May I speak to you?"
He inclined his head slightly to give his permission.
"Miroku and I must continue to travel with Inu Yasha to find the remaining shards and stop Naraku. I would like to request that you inform Kagome that the two of us still care for her as if she were a sister, and would very much like to see her once she has recovered from her change."
Sesshoumaru gave her a nod, and even a slight smile, in approval of her loyalty to her friend.
"Where is the little Fox kit? Kagome is eager to have him with her and I promised to retrieve the little one for her."
Sango smiled and motioned for Shippou to come out of hiding. The little kit walked over to the intimidating Youkai Lord who simply scooped him up with one arm before taking to the skies once more. Inu Yasha collapsed to the ground with a pissed off look on his face.
"At least you two know your place."
A loud 'thunk' was heard as Sango knocked him unconscious with her giant boomerang. Miroku smirked and the two went back tot ending the fire and talking about Kagome.
Once he landed on his property Sesshoumaru kept hold of the kit, telling his guards to protect the kit the same as they do Rin. He went straight to Kagome's room, surprised to hear Rin laughing and what sounded like little bells tinkling. He entered the room and realized that it was the Miko's laughter, her voice having changed a bit with her transformation. The little kit launched himself out of Sesshoumaru's grip and started crying into Kagome's hair as she held him close. Rin smiled at them and introduced herself to Shippou. The two kids quickly fell into a game of tag, racing through the palace at breakneck speeds. Kagome smiled up at Sesshoumaru from her bed.
"Thank you for bringing him. I hope Inu Yasha wasn't too much of a pain?"
Sesshoumaru released an unlordly snort.
"He is nothing I cannot handle. Your other friends, the hunter and the monk, wish for you to know that they still consider you their sister and wish to see you when you are recovered."
Kagome's smile widened in her happiness and her tail went wild with a life of its own. Sesshoumaru caught himself smiling at her, and for once in his life he didn't care if he seemed less cold. His inner demon had already decided that it wanted Kagome, and who was he to deny it? Kagome seemed to sense the shift in the atmosphere of the room as Sesshoumaru leaned over her, his face only inches from her own.
"Se…Sesshoumaru? What…?"
He silenced her by placing a single finger on her lips. He traced that finger over her features and smirked at the shiver she gave as he ran his finger behind her ear, a sensitive spot for all felines. He leaned in until his lips brushed her ear, his warm breath sending goose bumps along her arms.
"I wish to court you as a potential mate, if you will allow it?"
Kagome's breath caught in her throat. How could someone as gorgeous as this Lord possibly be interested in plain old her. He spoke, almost as if he could hear her train of thought.
"You are exquisite in this form; however, I was interested before you changed. The power you held, and the grace and kindness you showed intrigued me. I never acted on it because I believed you and my worthless half-brother were in love. I see now that that was a mistake on my part."
Kagome nodded and reached a hand out to touch the stripes on his face. He let out a soft growl as her fingers stroked along one of them. She giggled as she realized that it felt as good to him as it did when he rubbed behind her ear. He leaned in and gave her a soft, gentle kiss, just a little one to show he was serious. As he pulled back she smiled softly.
"I accept your offer Lord Sesshoumaru."
He gave her a bow and was about to continue touching her when two little tornadoes swept into the room and onto the bed. Shippou curled up on Kagome's lap while Rin lay down on one side of her, the fell asleep in moments with their hands linked together. Kagome gave Sesshoumaru a knowing smile.
"I think we may have a budding romance here."
He nodded with a sound of agreement before laying down on her other side. He curled one arm behind her neck, allowing her head to rest on his shoulder as she too drifted off to sleep. He vowed to protect her from anything that might try to harm her
A/N: I know it's a bit short but I wanted to get something out since I haven't updated in so long. Also, I have a poll up on my page so please go and vote. a you.