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Chapter 7

Sesshoumaru was sitting in his study when a soft knock came from the door. "Come in." He growled out in frustration at being interrupted. The guard behind the door stepped in when he pushed it open, then bowed. "My Low, this has come for you." He said, holding out a letter. The demon lord took it, watching the guard fidget as he continued to just stand there. "What else?" When he spoke the guard sighed, then replied, "The girl slapped one of my men."

Raising an eyebrow in a flicker of amusement, the demon lord was now focusing all his attention on the guard before him. "I see. Send her to me." He instructed, giving the guard a look that did everything but audibly hiss.

"Yes sir. Right away sir." The flustered guard mumbled trying not to stutter, then turned and hurried away to get the miko.

As Sesshoumaru waited for her to arrive, he chuckled lowly, the sound was odd, but it fit. "She is a feisty one." He mumbled to himself then walked to the book shelf to entertain himself, growing annoyed at the fact that he had to wait.

"LET GO OF ME!" Kagome's loud scream tore him from his thoughts, an eyebrow rising when a loud thud followed her shrill voice.

"Stop struggling!" A slapping sound spilled into the room from the hallway followed by a whimper.

Sesshoumaru suppressed a growl as the guard drug Kagome in by her raven hair while she held the side of her face. The salty scent of tears filling his senses as he inhaled.

"Here's the wench." The guard announced, shoving the miko to the ground.

"Good. Now get out." Sesshoumaru ordered, walking to sit on the edge of his desk, watching as the guard left the room, shutting the door behind him.

The taiyoukai glared at the girl on the floor, curled into herself. "Get Up." He growled out the order.

Slowly Kagome sat up, her hair covering the right side of her face, which was the side she'd been holding.

The demon lord watched the girl in annoyance. 'Why won't she look me in the eye?' He thought, then spoke, "Let me see your face."

"No." Kagome answered, quickly shaking her head in response, her hand coming to her face out of instinct.

Bending down Sesshoumaru gripped her chin roughly, drawing a wince from her. 'Good' He thought and lifted her face so he could see it.

The sight he saw drew a growl from him. She had a black-eye and the side of her face was red and beginning to bruise.

Watching his eyes narrow and red begin to swirl in their depths, Kagome tried to back away, not succeeding at the task at all.

"What happened?" He demanded, wanting to know who had down this to her. Even though he hated every human that existed, except Rin of course, this miko was a guest a guest, plus he had a reputation as a lord to up hold.

Kagome sniffled a bit, wiped her tearing eyes with her hand then spoke in a rush. "I was laying beneath a tree in the shade, reading to Shippo, when one of your guards walked up and tugged on my skirt. I was polite enough and asked him to stop but then he grazed my thoigh with his knuckles," She paused, a sound of disgust rising in her throat, "Then i turned and hit him in the face." She finished with a gentle nod to cement her words.

"Then what?" The demon lord growled the questions.

Sighing she continued, "After i hit him, i scooped up Shippo and tried to walk away but he grabbed me by my elbow and hit me back, and proceeded to call me a disrespectful bitch." She mumbled the last part quietly.

"I see..." The taiyoukai rumbled out in displeasure.

Kagome saw the unhappy glint in his eyes and look on his face, and quickly begun to speak. "I know my clothes are strange, and believe me there is a good explanation for this, and I know I showed disrespect but I was surprised, and to be honest I was scared of what the guard might have done to me, but I am a quest here and no matter how much you hate me I do believe I deserve to be treated with a bit more respect." She finished, becoming frustrated by the time she stopped talking.

'She was scared?' He sighed knowing deep down that she was right, even if he hated to admit it. "I'll deal with the guard. Go to your room and I'll have a healer come and look at your bruises."

Nodding she turned to leave, but his voice stopped her in her tracks.

"But Kagome I would recomend going through the wardrobe or closet for a kimono or somethin to avoid a situation like this."

Blushing she nodded, "I will." Then she hurried down the hall to her room.

Sesshoumaru was enraged at what had happened. 'How dare someone hit her!'

Walking to the door he barked, a group of servant coming to cluster around him. "Yes sir?"

"You two go fetch a healer and take them to Kagome's room. You two, "He pointed at another pair of servants, "Bring me the guard who hit Kagome."

"Yes sir." They replied all at once, bowed and parted to complete their assigned tasks.

Thane was one of the two who went to go get a healer for the miko, and was leading the elderly woman to Kagome's room.

Stopping outside the priestess' door he tapped on the door softly. When her soft 'come in' was heard, he pushed the door open. "Lady Kagome, the healer is here." He announced, stepping to the side to allow the healer to enter.

Kagome looked up to Thane again, the guy really was giving her the major willies. "Thank you." She said, nodding gently.

The old healer closed the door and walked over, "Let me see your face child." She said kindly.

Giving a nod, Kagome pushed back her hair, allowing the healer access to her bruised face.

"You poor thing. Tell me, where is this fox kit I was told about?" She asked.

"He's sleeping." She replied, letting the woman treat her injured face.

"Well my name is Roskara, if you or your young kit ever need help or just someone to talk to, I am usually in my chambers. Believe me, I know how rough life can be here in the palace." She murmured softly.

"Thank you." Kagome whispered, thankful that someone seemed to finally understand how she felt.

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