InuYasha Fan Fiction / Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ Under the Cherry Blossoms ❯ The Guardian and Assassin ( Chapter 2 )

Bankotsu's POV [point of view]

 

I watched the beautiful creature in amazement. `She's stunning.' I thought to myself. I looked at what she wore. The outfit she wore before was much different than the fair kimono which now displays. Her old outfit was made up of a short green kimono like bottom, a white blouse, white socks, a slightly long red necklace of cloth, and very strange looking brown sandals. Her new attire was a silk kimono that was pink with white sakura petals and a black obi tied in giant in a large bow that drapes behind her, though her kimono stopped a couple inches above her ankles. Though it was winter, I noticed that her kimono was actually more like a yukata than a kimono. I looked down at her feet, expecting to see the strange shoes she normally adorned herself with, but instead she wore black geta with pink straps. Her fair skin and long silky raven hair made me want to reach out and touch it, though with Sesshomaru around that was much easier said than done… After a moment of pondering, I decided to remain hidden in the bushes for the time being.

 

Kagome's POV

 

I'd been with Sesshomaru for about a week now. The first few days he'd been hostile towards me, but he was never as cold as I usually thought he was…

 

***Flash Back***

 

Sesshomaru grabbed her hand pulled her towards him. “You're coming with me!” he growled harshly. “Unless you'd rather I just kill your friends now, along with that stupid half-breed you're so found of.” She froze as he said that and he took the opportunity to put his arm around her slim waste and pull her closer. His golden eyes stared unwaveringly at her. She felt scared and worried, but for some strange reason, she didn't want to leave his arms. “Will you come willingly?” she was so lost in thought that she didn't answer. He snapped his fingers in front of her eyes, immediately clicking her back in check with reality. “What” she asked in a dazed voice. “I said will you come willingly?” His voice was much softer this time and as she looked into his sun-golden eyes, she saw something she had never seen before. She smiled lightly, not really knowing why, as she unconsciously said “Yes.”

 

***End of Flashback***

 

He hadn't been that hostile back then, but she remembered that there was something in his eyes that drew her to him. Something that was kind and loving. She'd always thought of Sesshomaru's eyes as being cold and piercing, but now… “Why didn't I ever see that before?” she asked herself aloud. “See what?” asked a small voice from behind her. She jumped and turned around quickly. She put her hand on her chest as if to calm her racing heart. “Oh, it's you Rin. You scared me.” She smiled at the young girl. Her round honey-nut brown eyes staring up at her like an innocent Doe. “I'm sorry, Kagome-Chan.” She looked a little sad.

 

Kagome's POV

 

I patted her head and watched her perk up as I said “It's Okay, I was just startled, that's all.” I put my hands on either side of Rin's small body and lifted her to sit beside me on the smooth Ivory pearl bench. “Kagome-Chan?” “Yes Rin?” she paused hesitantly. Snuggling closer to me she looked up. “Would you sing to me? Please?” I smiled at the young girl and leaned down to place a gently kiss on her forehead. Lifting her into my lap, I began to stroke her hair softly as I sang her a lullaby. `Our Lullaby…' I thought sadly but I brushed away the memory and began to sing.

 

Young child, soinnocent

On angel's wins, you rest

Young child, please close your eyes

And fly away, with dreams.

La la-la la la-la la ah

 

Calm child, so innocent

So young and pure, and free

Please rest your eyes, my child.

For I promise, to protect thee.

Young

Young child

Spread your wings, and dream.

Dream,

Young child,

For I will, always love thee.

 

 

Bankotsu's POV

 

I'd never heard such a beautiful voice before in all my life! The calm rushing water and her beautiful voice meshed perfectly. I felt my heart aching as I watched her. `She's so beautiful.' I thought quietly. I whispered so quietly, hoping she would not hear me. “Kagome…”