InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Demon's Heart and Ultimate Sacrifice (Kag/Sess) ❯ A Demon's Trust and a Monk's Love ( Chapter 6 )

Kagome lay awake that night remembering the words spoken by Sesshoumaru. He no longer wished to kill her. But it was more than that. She had always assumed he was nothing more than an evil demon that despised humans. She had learned this was not the case. Just seeing how he took care of Rin made her realize that he could not be evil. But there was more to it. His reason for not wanting to kill her came from his respecting her. He did not respect humans, because of their nature. She knew it was true that many humans gave plenty of reason for someone such as him to despise them. She worried about InuYasha. What would happen in the future? Just because Sesshoumaru had no desire to harm her, did not mean he would not continue his pursuit for the Tetsusaiga. And that meant his pursuit of InuYasha. I wonder where InuYasha, Sango and Miroku are tonight. Is Shippou doing ok? The poor fox cub was surely worried about her, and missed her dearly. She missed them all.

However, she did not feel bitter towards Sesshoumaru. When she thought about this more, it surprised her. She was being held captive against her will, by a demon that had tried to kill her on more than one occasion, yet she did hold ill feelings towards him. The idea of being captured by Naraku again sent shivers up her spine. And though InuYasha was brave, he could not yet use his Tetsusaiga. Just being with them, would put her friends in danger.

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Miroku watched Sango walk off into the clearing. He had spent so much time with InuYasha, that he hadn't given much thought to Sango. Kagome had been the one that kept Sango company and now she had no one to confide in or talk to. Miroku decided to follow the young woman. He saw her sit in the grass that overlooked the field. It was a beautiful view. Of course, the scenery was nice too. Though he often times let his amorous ways get the best of him, he truly cared for Sango. He watched her as she stared off into the night sky. The moon was particularly bright tonight, so he could see her clearly. She had a sad look. He was almost certain that her thoughts had wondered to Kohaku. Such a beautiful woman should not have to know such sadness. He despised Naraku more for Sango's pain, than for the void in his hand that threatened his own life. More than anything, he longed to sit beside her and comfort her. However, he did not want to intrude upon her. As it were, he did not need to worry. After a few more moments of watching her pet Kilala, she suddenly turned towards him.

"Miroku, I wish you would come sit next to me, rather than hiding behind that tree." The monk blushed and walked over to her. He sat beside her in total silence for a couple of moments, and then she turned to him.

"Do you really believe that Sesshoumaru will keep Kagome safe?" Miroku gave her a thoughtful look then replied, "Yes, I believe he will. If he had any intention to harm her he would have done it by now. Besides we really have no choice at the moment. We cannot protect her from Naraku." Sango sighed then looked back up to the sky.

"We'll save him, Sango. I promise you here and now, that I will give my last breath to save Kohaku, if that is what I would need to do to make you happy." It was Sango's turn to blush. Miroku often joked with her, but not often did he speak to her with such love and care in his voice. "Just promise me that I can see you smile just once before I die, and I will have full filled my purpose on this earth."

Miroku turned to Sango and seen that her eyes had filled with tears. Then he did something that surprised her. He slid over to her and put his arm around her shoulder. "Go ahead and cry, Sango. I'm here for you" All the pain and anguish the she had been feeling since the day her family and village had been destroyed just broke free. She sobbed uncontrollably. Miroku pulled her into a full embrace and buried his face in her hair. He too began to cry softly. Seeing her in such pain tore at his heart. Sango was surprised at Miroku's gentleness. It felt good to be able to cry. It felt good to have someone to comfort her and hold her. She could tell that he too was crying.

"Why are you crying, Miroku?" "I am crying because you are crying. When you're sad, I too, am sad Sango. I hope one day I can make you happy." She looked up at his face. She really could see pain in his eyes. He kissed her on the forehead and then tightened his embrace. The two of them sat there in their own thoughts for hours.

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Kagome once again woke to find a beautiful kimono in her room. It was white and the material was very soft against her skin. After she was dressed she went to find Rin. Today, however, Rin was with Sesshoumaru. She could hear the girl's excited chatter, before she even entered the room.

"Kagome! Today Lord Sesshoumaru is going to take Rin and Kagome outside!" Kagome looked up at Sesshoumaru. But he gave her no indication as to what the young girl was speaking of. "Rin, you must eat now" The girl instantly spun around and headed for the dining area. Sesshoumaru turned to Kagome. "Today I will escort Rin and you outside. I do not wish to keep Rin locked up inside the castle. However, I do not believe the two of you are safe outside without me." Kagome looked at the demon with questions in her eyes. Did he really feel that they were in danger? Or did he believe she would try to run away, if he allowed them to go outside alone? Almost as if he could read her mind he spoke again.

"I am not inferring that you cannot be trusted. I do not wish Rin to be vulnerable to Naraku." With that said, he turned away. Kagome went into the dining area and joined Rin for breakfast.

Sesshoumaru watch as Rin and Kagome picked flowers. Then Rin began running through the field and convinced Kagome to chase her. Sesshoumaru looked down at Jaken, who had followed the group outside.

"Jaken, today I wish you to seek out my brother. Inform him that Kagome is safe and being taken care of here." Jaken looked up at his master. "You want me to go to InuYasha? But master, why?" What was the matter with Lord Sesshoumaru? Why did he care what his half-breed brother knew? Sesshoumaru spoke again, without looking down at the small creature. "It is not your place to question my orders, Jaken. I have given them to you and I expect you to obey."

"Yes Lord Sesshoumaru" Jaken sputtered as he headed off. Sesshoumaru then focused his attention on the two human girls. They were both sitting in the field now. Kagome was putting a flower in Rin's hair, which matched the one she had put in her own. Rin then threw her arms around Kagome's neck. Sesshoumaru winced at the gesture. He knew that he could not keep Kagome here forever, and he did not like to take something from Rin that she cared about.

Rin then grabbed a flower from the ground and ran towards Sesshoumaru. "Lord Sesshoumaru, Kagome put a pretty flower in Rin's hair. Kagome has one too. Would Lord Sesshoumaru like one of Rin's pretty flowers in his hair?" The demon Lord looked down at the child. Her face was broke out in a smile as she held the flower out to him. He took it from her and looked at it. He then looked to Kagome who obviously found the thought of the Great Lord of the Western Lands, wearing a wildflower in his hair, to be quite amusing. He saw the look of anticipation on Rin's face. He lifted the flower to his hair.

"Yay!" shouted Rin. Sesshoumaru noticed that Kagome did her best to subdue laughter. For some reason this caused him embarrassment. "Why are Lord Sesshoumaru's cheeks pink?" "Come now Rin, it is time to go inside." Sesshoumaru turned quickly and headed towards the castle.

Did Sesshoumaru just blush? Yes, she was pretty sure he was blushing after he put the flower into his hair. Obviously Rin saw it too. Kagome hoped she hadn't upset him. She really thought it was sweet the way he was with Rin, but still Sesshoumaru is a cold hearted killer…with a flower in his hair. How could she not laugh?

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InuYasha noticed a familiar demon's scent growing stronger. "I smell that little imp, that's always with Sesshoumaru." The three stopped and looked at each other. "InuYasha, do you not sense your brother as well?" asked Miroku. "No, I can only smell his little henchmen." Moments later Jaken appeared before them.

"I have a message from Lord Sesshoumaru. I am to inform you that your wench is safe and being taken care of."

In a matter of seconds, InuYasha had Jaken around the throat and lifted him off the ground. "You can tell my brother that he better show her some respect. She is not a wench." He dropped Jaken to the ground. He glared up at the half demon, and then felt it best if he clarify his statement, as Lord Sesshoumaru does not take well to mistakes.

"Lord Sesshoumaru asked me to inform you that Kagome is safe and being taken care of." Miroku looked down at the imp. "You mean he called her by name?" Again the small demon glared. "Yes, Lord Sesshoumaru called the wench by her name." Miroku grabbed InuYasha before he could lunge a second time.

"Now InuYasha, hurting the imp will only anger Sesshoumaru and put Kagome at risk." InuYasha gave Jaken a look that promised a fate worse than death. But at least for now he knew Kagome was still ok. And that Sesshoumaru was being decent enough to send word to them. Now he just had to figure out why.

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As soon as Sesshoumaru entered the castle he removed the flower from his hair and turned to Rin. "Rin your flowers will live much longer if they are put into water. You can place them next to your bed." He hoped this satisfied the young girl, and it appeared to.

"Take Rin to get water for her flowers, then the two of you will remain inside for the remainder of the day." Sesshoumaru had not looked Kagome in the face as he spoke and he did his best to keep an icy demeanor. Despite this, when he glanced at her, she held an amused smile on her face. He again felt heat rise into his face. He quickly turned his back to them and straightened his spine as he gracefully walked away. The last thing he heard before he left the room was "What is it that Kagome finds so funny?" Again he felt his face grow hot, but oddly not once had this been caused by rage.

That evening Kagome again checked Sesshoumaru's injury. When she looked up at him she noticed that this time he was not staring down at her. In fact, he had not even looked at her. "This is the last time I will need to change your bandage. Your wound is almost healed." He did not answer her. She grew concerned that he was upset with her. "Lord Sesshoumaru, are you angry with me?" Her question startled the demon lord. He glanced down at her and saw genuine concern in her eyes now. Did the thought of his anger bother her?

"What reason would I have to be angry with you?" Kagome sat there quietly for a moment, trying to decide how to answer the question without enraging him or bringing more embarrassment.

"I apologize if I appeared disrespectful today. I really believe your treatment of Rin is admirable. I hope you realize that I have no intentions of telling anyone what happened today." The demon gave her a sharp look that softened as a smile played on her lips. Surly she was picturing him with a flower in his hair, as she gazed up at him. He got up and walked towards the door, "I trust you had an enjoyable time today, Kagome," he said to her with a surprising mix of warmth and amusement in his voice. As he walked out the door he heard Kagome's pent up laughter break free. He smirked to himself as he walked away. The human girl had found his predicament amusing, and even though she laughed at him he was still not angry.