Crooked Teeth

by Silver Standard Society

Through usual mishap, Kagome's been separated from the group. Through unusual circumstance, Sesshomaru has decided to return her. Unless, you know, he kills her first. A long story told in short snippets. Complete.

19. Ulterior

19—Ulterior

"I'm just so touched," Kagome said as she followed behind Sesshomaru's strolling pace. "You're not such a bad guy after all."

"Bad?" he asked without turning around.

"You know, doing such a nice thing for the friend of your little brother," Kagome explained as she lightly skipped over a rock. "I really appreciate this. Inuyasha will too."

"You misunderstand," Sesshomaru stopped and turned to look at her from over his shoulder. "I do not do 'nice things' for leisure. This is for gain."

"Gain?" Kagome echoed.

"Inuyasha will decide," he said as he set off again. "Your life or Tetsusiaga."