InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Plan Gone Astray ❯ Do You Have A Napkin? ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Ok, I'm going to do something I usually don't do, respond to reviews. First, let me thank everyone who has taken the time to read this. I am not going to apologize for making this AU or OOC. I believe that if I keep totally with the original story, there would be nothing to write.

Sesshoumaru could have aloud Kagome to starve to death, but I think that there are instances where he would much prefer to inflict death himself.

Yep, I used the *Mine* word, but not in the Mate sense more as a possession. (Mate: another M word that I'm really trying not to use, at least not for now)

I know that is just a few, but a few I thought I would address. One other quick note before starting the next chapter, I am not Japanese, so I will not attempt to slaughter the language. I do enough damage to the English language. *_*

Disclaimer: yada, yada, yada, I still don't own Inu-Yasha.

Chapter 3: Do You Have A Napkin?

"My Lord, the bath is ready," said the servant.

Sesshoumaru nodded then waved his hand to dismiss the servant.

"Now, to do something about the stench surrounding your body."

Rather than actually touch the offending person, he grabbed hold of the rug she was laying on and dragged her, rug and all into the bath chamber. He placed the edge of the rug next to the bathing pool, then raised the other end gently, rolling Kagome off and into the water.

*Splash, splash, splash*

"Hey, what's the big idea?," Kagome shrieked, looking around a little frazzled. Then her gaze caught upon the perpetrator.

"You jerk! Why did you do that for?"

Sesshoumaru could not help but smile devilishly at the sight before him. Kagome covered by what appeared to be a canvas bag of some sorts, soaking wet, and daring to call him names.

"My nose could not stand your stench any longer. You needed to bathe."

"You could have asked."

"It has come to my attention that you have not eaten in at least a week. Why?"

"Hopefully I'd starve to death."

"Why?"

"Better than being one of your whores. I much rather you would have just killed me rather than bring me here. I thought when you took me, things would be different."

Kagome's eyes dimmed even more. Her expression was one of complete loss. This is not how she wanted to exist, not as a notch on a bedpost.

"Such a tragedy. Well, enough talk, remove that thing you have covering you and bathe. Then you will eat."

"What if I refuse?"

Playing his one trump card, fear, one that he knew would work, he allowed his eyes to turn lustrous red, then spoke, "I don't think you will refuse me this. Unless you really want to die a painful and horrible death." The topping on the cake was when he flashed his glistening, sharp canines behind his wicked half-smile.

Kagome gasped. "You wouldn't, not like that. Would you?"

Throwing her the cleaning soaps, he answered, "Wouldn't I!"

Even though Kagome wanted release from this wretched place she was in, she was certain she could find a quicker and less painful way of completing the task. 'Like jumping off the top of the castle,' she thought with an inward giggle.

Reluctantly, she gave in, throwing the potato sack to the edge of the pool.

She took the cleaning supplies and scrubbed her body and hair. Once she finished rinsing, she leaned back against the curved wall and closed her eyes.

'So relaxing. I almost forgot how nice a real bath felt.'

Something brought her out of her reverie. Looking around, she found 'HIM' staring hungrily at her. Biting back a yelp of surprise at the look being bestowed upon her, she opted to turn her back to him.

"Quit looking at me!," she said.

"I'm only looking at you because I'm wondering how much longer you intend to stay in there? You need to eat."

"Yeah right. I'm not getting out as long as you're staring at me. Close you eyes and toss me a towel."

"Toss you a towel, please?"

"Fine, fine, please." Then Kagome continued mumbling something about stupid, arrogant canines and how it must run in the family.

Kagome watched closely, making sure he didn't peek. When she snatched the towel from the side of the bathing pool, she pulled it into the water and wrapped it around her. She was not about to give him any more to look at than she had already done. Almost regretfully now.

Once she was out of the water, standing there, dripping, she realized she had not a thread of clothing to wear.

'Now what am I going to do?,' she thought to herself.

"Ummm, is there something I might wear?," she asked timidly. She knew she was walking a thin line as it was.

"Now you have the audacity to ask me for clothing after I have been so generous to you?"

Kagome knew he was right. It had been her plan, her deal with him that got her into this mess. But surely he was more civil than many of the other demons her and her friends had encountered, after all, he was a Lord wasn't he? She dropped her head in defeat. Her friends, Inu-Yasha, now she was having regrets for what she had done.

Sesshoumaru watched her sullen expression. A memory flitted through his mind as he remembered the feeling of her bare skin against his furry body. How he ached for the feeling, the touch of her hands gliding and entangling in his demon fur. Involuntarily, his tongue ran across his lips, her tastes, not one but both. The were an aphrodisiac to his senses. His heart beat raced. Again his eyes threatened to show his true form.

Kagome decided not to dwell on the past. What was done was done. Now she needed to focus on the current problem. How to get out of being one of his concubines? She looked around the large bath chamber. She could get used to staying in a place like this, if only she didn't have to be …………….Kagome looked up to see Sesshoumaru entranced and in a very precarious state. Apparently, he had a great deal on his mind at the moment.

"Sesshoumaru! Sesshoumaru! May I please have some clothing to put on?"

Her voice snapped him back to reality. 'What was that she was saying? Clothes? Now I recall.'

"Over there, on that large rock, there is a robe. You may use it temporarily."

Kagome walked over to where he had motioned and found a large, soft, white robe. She put it on and once the sash was tied, she reached under and removed the towel.

"Thank you. That is much better."

Kagome walked back over to where Sesshoumaru was sitting. On one side of the bath chamber was a pallet of large fluffy pillows. Underneath seemed to be some type of thin pad in a circular shape. 'No doubt this is where he seduces his conquests,' she thought. 'Not this girl he won't!,' again a silent thought.

"So, you said there was food. Where is it?," Kagome asked looking around.

Sesshoumaru stood and walked over to a table on yet another side of the large room. There, on the table were many fruits. Also, there was water and wine.

"Sit down," he all but ordered Kagome.

Immediately she sat on the soft pallet before her. 'That was different. Nobody ever sat me before.'

She watched as he brought a tray containing several of the fruits, including strawberries, melon and grapes. There was also a small pitcher and two goblets.

Sesshoumaru sat the tray down and then sat himself down.

"Eat," he commanded.

Kagome screwed her face around. She was certain that this had just been a ploy to get her to submit to him. But, he stayed his distance. Barely making contact or conversation. Kagome was becoming unnerved.

After taking a bite of one of the strawberries, she politely asked, "Are you not going to eat?"

"It is not necessary, my body does not need nourishment as yours does."

"Hmmm. That's interesting I suppose. Sesshoumaru, you know, I wouldn't mind being here if I could have my own room and no longer be considered a concubine."

'Her own room, yes, that would make ridding myself of her once I'm finished much easier. Wait, finished doing what?,' such confusing thoughts clouding his mind.

"Hellooo, Sesshoumaru, anybody home in there?," Kagome waved her hand in front of the demon lord's face.

"Yes, that will be arranged. But there will be conditions to this agreement."

"What kind of conditions?"

"You will find out soon enough."

For once, in the entire time that she had been in his keep, she smiled. For the moment it was if a great weight had been lifted from her mind. She could handle staying in this elaborate place as long as she didn't have to be some sort of love slave.

Again she took another bite of fruit. Never had she ever tasted fruit so sweet. As she took a bite of the melon, a stream of juice ran from the corner of her lip. Try as she might, but her tongue could not reach all of it. She started to raise her hand to wipe away the sticky, sweet substance, but a hand grabbed hers, stopping it.

She looked up to see Sesshoumaru had moved directly in front of her. He was on his knees with the one hand holding hers and the other set on his leg.

"Allow me," he said as he leant forward.

His face inching closer to her own. Kagome could not understand why her heart raced suddenly. Her body was frozen. No matter how hard she tried, she could not move. Then, a searing heat ran from the nap of her neck up across her chin to the corner of her mouth. The soft velvet touch of his tongue, the feel was just as she remembered. Her womanly muscles contracted upon instinct. Before she knew it, he had taken his free hand and picked up a large, plump red strawberry. With his sharp claw he sliced it. He rubbed the berry along her neck to its junction with her shoulder.

"Oh, seems we have another mess, allow me."

Again the searing heat from the touch of his tongue to her skin caused her muscles to tighten.

Sesshoumaru could smell the arousal he had induced in her. Without hesitation he stood to his feet and turned on his heel to leave.

Kagome could only look on in disbelief.

'He is teasing me,' she thought. "How dare you try something like that without my consent."

"Dear, dear, Kagome. Your arousal in the air is the only consent I need."

Kagome sat, trying to think of a way to get back at him for his action.

"A taste is all you'll ever get from me!," she exclaimed.

Before Kagome knew what had happened, she found herself slammed back into the pillows with a large white paw resting upon her chest. As she glanced up to his face, she was met with eyes glowing afire with passion and lust. His face mere inches from hers, he placed his muzzle next to her ear. She could swear that her heart had skipped a beat.

"We shall see about that," he spat at her, then rose to his feet and turned once more to depart.

As he was leaving she watched his form change back to it's normal shape.

"Hmmm," she retorted, "As long as I am merely a concubine in your eyes, that is all you will ever have. I will never fully give myself to you."

He paused for a moment at the door.

"A servant will show you to your new room."

Kagome looked at the retreating figure.

'He is such a complex creature,' she thought.

'One minute, his touch, his smell can drive me insane. Then the next he is acting like such a jerk. No doubt, he and Inu-Yasha are related. Well at least I won't have to go back to that disgusting hell-hole.'

Once he had made his way to his chamber, Sesshoumaru growled in frustration.

"What is that human doing to me."

"How dare she tell me what I can and can not have!"

"We'll see how she likes my surprise then."

Sesshoumaru calls for a servant to come the his chambers.

"Yes, my Lord."

"First, you will move the human girl into my chambers. That will be her new sleeping quarters. Second, I wish to have one of my concubines brought to me late this evening. I will tell you when I am ready."

"Does my Lord have a preference this evening?"

"Yes, send Tamaria, she will do perfect."

"Yes, my Lord."

The servant then left to gather Kagome and settle her into her new room.

Sesshoumaru gleamed if possible.

"Bitch, now we will see just who has the upper hand."

A/N: Ok, that looks like a good stopping point for now. Well, Kagome will have a rude awakening shortly. How will these two finally get together? Well, as always please review.