Chapter 9 Territorial Instincts
"Jaken," the small youkai by Sesshoumaru's feet stood up straighter as his lord addressed him. "In my haste earlier I left several packages in the depths of the Bone Eater's Well that I wish you to collect for me now. Ask Kohaku to join you and make clear that I wish him to do just that. Kagome and I had intended to throw a party and those packages were key to it. Although a party seems out of place at a time like this, I do wish to make Kagome happy and so the festivities will go ahead as planned. I know I can rely on you in this matter. Feel free to take Ah-Un with you."
Sesshoumaru turned abruptly not bothering to acknowledge his servant's assurances that he would take care of it immediately. He knew Jaken was a faithful and dependable servant but his constant ass kissing could be grating on a person's nerves. Sesshoumaru was actually tempted to retrieve the items himself, since it would be much faster, but he refused to leave Kagome's vicinity. Even now she was only a few meters away with Sango and Miroku arguing over Kouga. Seems the damn fool had been looking for her, but refused to believe that she was from another world or that she was taken by a reincarnated Sesshoumaru.
"He actually has a wife now but nonetheless he wants to find you for whatever reason. When we told him that you were involved with Sesshoumaru, he looked like his eyes were to going explode. He refused to accept that you were with a reincarnated Taiyoukai or that you weren't from this world." Sango stopped talking and let Kagome have a moment to think about it.
Sesshoumaru felt his spine stiffen and his eyes bleed red at Kagome's next words. "I hope he doesn't think that I am willing to become a sort of concubine for him."
Kagome, Sango, and Miroku all felt a growl resonate in their bones as Sesshoumaru entered into the conversation. "If he does believe that to be the case, then I am going to turn him into a eunuch."
Miroku squeezed his legs shut, silently vowing to stay clear of Kagome while said person tried to calm her lover. "I'm sure he can be reasoned with, besides we probably won't be seeing him anytime soon. He does have a pack to run after all. And since he lost his jewel shards to Naraku, he probably has to devote more time and effort to his pack now then while he was in possession of them."
Red eyes glittered in the light of the setting sun as Sesshoumaru smiled dangerously. "If he wants to continue leading his pack then he would do well to learn what is within his territory and what is not."
Kagome was chafing inwardly at his protectiveness, but knew it was futile arguing. Just like with Inuyasha, the very thought of Kouga being around was enough put his half-brother on edge. Once again I'll probably have to protect Kouga from an early death. I wonder if appealing to his ego will work on him like it did with Inuyasha.
Kagome got up from her place beside Sango and Miroku and walked over to Sesshoumaru with a suggestive smile. "You don't need to be agitated Sesshoumaru," Kagome said as she lightly traced the crescent moon on his forehead. "It's not like he could compare with you."
Looking into his eyes, Kagome saw their normal color return before he leaned in with his lips next to her ear. "Being raised in a court I've learned how to tell when someone is appealing to my ego." Sesshoumaru gently nibbled the outer rim of her ear. "But don't stop just because of that."
Kagome wanted to be angry with him for seeing through her ruse, but the exaggerated tenderness of his lips and agonizing slowness of their attentions were driving her to a familiar heat. "You are so bad."
Kagome felt his lips twitch in a smile.
"I know."
Pulling back Sesshoumaru took her hands in his own. "I suppose we should put what we bought to good use and set up for the party."
Kagome perked up instantly. "That's right, I had almost forgotten our about what we had planned."
"I could tell, but you were pretty engrossed in other things so it isn't all that surprising. I've had Jaken take Ah-Un and Kohaku to the well to get everything. I can hear Jaken now advising Kohaku to treat Rin with the utmost respect if he wants to impress me."
Kagome frowned slightly. "You know, you really should lighten up as far as that is concerned. It is not like Kohaku is some corrupting influence, you know."
"Kagome, you know I only want to protect Rin. I am doing my best to treat this situation in the most reasonable manner. That doesn't make it easy though. But enough about that; let's focus on enjoying ourselves tonight."
