InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Breeder's World ❯ The Shop Attendant ( Chapter 14 )

 

~~~Sesshoumaru's P.O.V. ~~~

I was very angry at the girl when she tried to supposedly correct my tone towards her. However, after I had spoken she had remained quiet and docile and some how it seemed wrong to see her like that. I was used to women either throwing themselves at me or being meek like she was now. It was then I noticed that she didn't fit into any category I previously had. She had her own way of doing things like she had shown in her room and she had fire to stand up for herself and not hide behind anyone, or at least she hadn't since the battle in my father's tomb. He had respected her a little in the past with her cleanliness and her courage to talk back to him. She had also tried to protect his brother from him though futile she had tried.

 

He would not admit it to her but he did like her fire and her attitude. She would not back down and would not take anything from anyone if what she said she believed in. He had made her back down which he was surprised he could do. In a way what he said was true it was an honor to be chosen of his house but everything else, like a home and furniture, was part of the contract though he was sure she hadn't read that. However, she was the one to take him up on it and had chosen to be in his house and that was an honor extended to him in return. She could have written herself a contract to any house because of her purity and because of his brother she chose theirs.

 

She didn't seem to have expensive tastes in the past because she only had what he now knew was a sleeping bag and the hard ground. So when she said she would be satisfied with something less expensive he knew it to be the truth. A small measure of approval worked its way into his heart even if he wouldn't accept her proposal to choose anything else.

 

He decided to watch her after he sat down and openly smirked when her posture changed to that of a youthful innocence she was long past but she somehow pulled it off. But it was her comment that made him want to laugh. It was said with such sincerity that though the woman might not like it, there was nothing to give away the fact that Kagome could have cared less what she looked like unless you knew her.

 

A startling thought in itself that he had grown to know her so well in the past without realizing it and in the few days she had been here with him already that he could tell she was putting on an act. He hadn't been sure until that moment how much he had actually paid attention to her both in the feudal era and now. It was troubling to his state of mind but he pushed back the thoughts to watch what his little breeder would do with the stuck up bitch.

 

~~~Kagome's P.O.V. ~~~

 

When I had finished speaking I saw her stiffen and knew that comment had gotten under her skin. I waited what she said next to see how she would handle it. She stood a little straighter and raised her head so that instead of looking at me she looked like she was trying to turn her nose up at me.

 

“That may be very well so. However, you will be too amazed at the furniture to worry about whether I smile or not. Now if you would. Please follow me.” her voice was seemingly unaffected by my comment and she turned around to lead the way to what I expected to be the bedroom sets. Following slightly behind her I took a moment to wonder what kind of deal she and Sesshoumaru had but since I had nothing to go on then one sentence I let it go for now.

 

Around the corner she suddenly stopped and whipped around, “You listen here you little bitch! I will not take any of your shit. This is my store and in this place you shall respect your betters. Now hurry up and choose something so I can get your stench out of my store.” she hissed really softly and I couldn't help but pop my head up and smirk at her.

 

“You didn't really pay attention to what Mr. Takahashi said did you?”

 

“What do you mean?” she was still confident.

 

“He told you to show me around to find a piece that I liked that matched his home. What do you think that means?” She snarled at me still not understanding and a little wary.

 

“Now, now Kimi that's no way to treat the breeder of the Takahashi house. What would Mr. Takahashi say if I told him what you said to me?” her face paled a little but she didn't apologize.

 

“Well if that is the way you want it I guess I'll ask Mr. Takahashi to show me around. Good day Kimi.” I said in the most civil tone I could manage. Before I had even finished turning around she grabbed my arm.

 

“Wait” she hissed.

 

“You have not apologized for your behavior Kimi. I refuse to have you show me around until you do.” I watched as she gritted her teeth in a grimace.

 

“Fine.” she gritted out. “I apologize.”

 

“Now was that so hard?” I knew for women like her it was hard but she said nothing.

 

“Are you going to escort me Kimi or am I still going to have to get Mr. Takahashi?”

 

She let go of my arm and gave a slight bow before turning around and continuing on our way. In a side room there were fabulous beds with all kinds of cravings and some with simple wood grain. I took my time and searched the room. My breath was taken away as one finally caught my attention.

 

It was a beautiful piece of maple polished to shine and on the side cravings of various dogs, foxes, and wolves in play. One side started with dogs and then they moved to slowly playing with foxes till only foxes in the front blending again with wolves on the other side to playing with the dogs on the back. It highlighted the animals using enamel. I feel in love with it instantly and I saw a similar motif on the dresser and night stands toned down so as not to detract from the bed. It would match my room perfectly. I turned to Kimi pointing at it.

 

“I want this one along with the dresser and night stands.”

 

“You can't afford that.” she said and sounded very sure. I knew that I couldn't but before I got upset I remembered that Sesshoumaru said he was paying. Sighing in relief that I wouldn't have to give up the set I simply smiled at her. She narrowed her eyes at me but didn't say anything. Damn she was learning. So instead I said, “Who said I was paying?”

 

She glared at me. “You may be the breeder but there is no way a leader, let alone Mr. Takahashi, would buy you that.”

 

“Why?” I was simply confused.

 

“Why? WHY? Because you little nit wit that set cost well over 3 million yen! That's more then most breeders make in a year and you expect me to believe that he's just going to buy that for you?” she was seething and I could see she was probably trying to keep from slapping me. I titled my head up and met her eyes.

 

“He told me to choose and that he was buying. Why are you so upset?” she screamed and attacked. Surprised as I was I still was able to dodge her first attempt. “You never answered me Kimi.”

 

“Because you little bitch! Before you came along I was saving myself for that house! I was considered for that very position you were given but his little brother decided that he didn't like me. I never knew why they didn't choose me but I have been waiting over a century. He has come to my store to pick out every piece in his home since we opened!” she screamed at me.

 

I felt a little sorry for her because that was a long time to save yourself for something you might never have. I might have felt sorry but I wouldn't have this she would just have to accept I was chosen and she wasn't.

 

“Be that as it may Kimi that still gives you no right to attack me.”

 

“It gives me every right! A breeder can be challenged by another worthy breeder. I am still a light yellow and I will take your place.” Kimi seemed very determined.

 

“A light yellow Kimi? You aren't even on the same level bitch so back down and ring up my sale!” I growled at her.

 

“What do you mean? You can't possibly be better! At least I am a hanyou versus a human!”

 

“Sure I can wench. I am a pure white. I was offered the position before the little brother ever showed up! They agreed on me and offered it and I took it. You have no right to challenge so back down.” she deflated slightly muttering to herself. I was almost sure she was going to back down before out of no where she rammed into me.

 

I rolled out from under her and ducked behind a wardrobe. Trying to regain my breath I panted. The little whore hit hard. Well we'll see how she likes being blasted. I quickly gathered my power into my hand and waited for her to show up again. I didn't have to wait long before she peeked around the corner and ran to attack again. I raised my hand and released the energy that I had gathered.

 

It hit her in the center of her chest and she screamed a blood curdling scream. I covered my ears and looked at her fly into the wall. The next thing I knew Sesshoumaru had me in his arms as we watched Kimi slowly change. She was being purified into her human form. I hadn't really paid attention to the fact that she was part demon and now I really felt bad. I hadn't meant to hurt her that much.

 

Sesshoumaru hadn't put me down when he looked at me. “Are you alright?”

 

“Yeah she only got to ram into once before I hit her with my energy.” I was still a little shaken.

 

He turned toward Kimi who was fully human now. “Kimi I expected better from you. I do have the right to demand your life for your attack but instead I think I shall take the furniture that Ms. Higurashi wanted as compensation. He turned with me in my arms and asked me to point out which piece I had selected. I pointed to the set I had wanted and he smirked as he nodded. A few fellow clerks were in the room now inspecting the damage.

 

“We shall be taking that set there for compensation of the attack on my breeder. I want it at the western building and in her room in two hours.” he left his number and called his crew at the office to expect the delivery of the set. By now I could stand on my own but he kept me at his side by wrapping his arm around me. I felt embarrassed by the display but I couldn't help but feel comforted in his arm.

 

We left the store with them mumbling all kinds of apologies and assurances that Kimi would never be his attendant again. I didn't feel any better about what I did but I was saved from being totally depressed when he announced, to their unvoiced question, that Kimi was only temporarily human and would return to her normal self when her youki built back up. Since it hadn't been intentional it hadn't eradicated her demon blood and so left her able to return to normal. Still in the arms of the demon lord he asked me once we were on the chair, “Ready to choose your mattress?”