InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Demon Should Act Like A Demon ❯ The Brothers’ Midnight Visit ( Chapter 5 )

Disclaimer: Inuyasha and friends were created and lovingly brought to life by Rumiko Takahashi.

A/N: The glossary and responses to reviews immediately follow the story. Text in `__' are thought expressions. I hope you enjoy this next chapter! _^,,^_

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A Demon Should Act Like a Demon

By Ericedwyn

Chapter Five: The Brothers' Midnight Visit

~* At Sesshoumaru's Fortress *~

Sesshoumaru found it hard to sleep and decided that a turn around his property might help him relax; and hopefully, quiet the thoughts that have been plaguing his mind.

The events of the day have proven interesting. He had watched Kagome erect a shrine for his dead brother and kicked dust at it after an emotional outburst. He had found it intriguing the way she could express her feelings so openly and the way whatever emotions she is feeling would manifest on her face.

`Her face…' His lips curl to a small grin. He found the blushes that readily crept up to her face alluring. `I wonder what else can bring her to blush.'

He had resolved to find out more after the last blush she gave him as she bade her thanks and good night before retiring to bed. She had been very happy with his suggestion to formalize her adoption of the kitsune fox. When she had dragged him inside to look for the children, she had chatted non-stop about how excited and happy she was.

When they finally found Rin and Shippou, she had bleated the good news. Shippou had been delighted and had jumped into her arms to hug her. The cub had cried, out of joy.

He snapped his attention to his surroundings. In the space of half an hour, he was completely taken aback when he found that his feet had taken him to Kagome's wing. He stopped at one of the windows outside the room that she vacated and peeked inside.

She was lying on her side facing the windows with her arms curled around the kitsune cub. Strands of her hair covered part of her face, and he ached to brush them off with his hand. Sesshoumaru sighed beneath his breath at the stray thought. `I have been having far too much of these uninvited thoughts…' He shook his head in defeat, and then leaned his frame on the window sill as he continued to observe the young woman in her repose. `What are you doing to me, witch…?'

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~* In Kagome's dream *~

"Um… Kagome?" Inuyasha whispered nervously.

"So you came at last! I've been waiting for you, Inuyasha."

Inuyasha jumped at edge in her voice and turned around. He started to approach her to give her a hug, but the look on her face stopped him dead on his tracks.

"Oooo, I'm so mad at you right now, Inuyasha. I can't begin to tell you!" She stomped her right foot as the knuckles at her side turned white from being tightly clenched.

"I know. I saw what happened today and heard what you said," came a muted, defeated response from the Hanyou."

"You've been spying on me?" She asked incredulously.

"Kind of…" The Hanyou had the grace to blush.

"Do you watch me all the time? When I sleep, eat, and even bathe?"

"No, it's not all the time and it's not like that!" His blush grew ruddier as he stepped back. "Look, I'm really sorry. I know I act before I think sometimes." She glowered at him. "Okay, a lot. But really, I didn't mean to hurt you or make you angry like this." He began to take a few steps closer to her.

"Is there anymore to the wish, Inuyasha? Is something else going to happen to me? Because I don't think I can take anymore surprises." She reached up finger the bead and fang rosary around his neck when he was near enough.

He began to say something but thought better of it and lied… "No… that's it."

She narrowed her eyes at him. "If I find out that you're keeping something else from me, I'm going to hit you!"

"Feh. I'm dead, girl. Bite me!" He grinned widely, his fangs peeking from his upper lips.

"Inuyasha…. Osuwari!" The Hanyou slammed to dream ground. "Oh, Kami-sama, this is great!" Kagome began to laugh.

"You… You… I can't believe you did that!" He dropped his head to the ground. "I can't believe it works here!" The Hanyou groaned in disgust.

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~* In Sesshoumaru's Fortress *~

Sesshoumaru heard her call out Inuyasha's name. `Are you dreaming of him?' He craned his head closer to the opening. A moment later, he heard her utter "Osuwari!" and grinned. "What are you dreaming about, Kagome…?" He whispered in the dark.

(A/N: For those who follow the Anime, do you remember when Inuyasha got jealous of Kouga, and Kagome left for home? Inuyasha visited her while she was sleeping and she was having a dream. She uttered his name then said "Osuwari." ::giggles::)

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Glossary:

Hanyou - Half-demon, half-human

Kami-sama - God

Kitsune - Fox

Osuwari - The "sit" spell that subdues Inuyasha

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