InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Angel ❯ The Argument ( Chapter 41 )

Chapter Forty-One:

The Argument

Everything was falling apart.

His brothers were dying left and right. Tourcher tried again to contact Vishious and failed. It was as if he had blocked Tourcher from his mind. But why the hell would he do a thing like that?

What the fuck was going on?

Tourcher paced the length of the room in agitation. Things were not going as planned. The resurrection of the Evil Six had become a disaster. Two of his brothers had perished, three of that amulets recovered by the enemy, Mahdness' mind was starting to deteriorate and now he could not get in contact with neither Vishious nor Ehvil.

This shit could not be happening.

All their planning, all their scheming, all the years they had waited to be revived and for what?

For everything to fall apart at the seams?

Had Vishious abandoned them? No…he couldn't have. They were family. There was not way he could have done that.

It was like a bad dream he could not awake from; some cruel sick joke that he was not privy to. It had to be, there was no other explanation for this madness. He sat down atop a pile of bodies. He had long since tired of torturing and raping the people of the mansion.

He no longer enjoyed it anymore any ways.

His emotions were out of control and yet couldn't seem to care. Khaos was gone, never to return again, how in the hell had this happened? How could the two of them be dead? Nothing made sense anymore! Standing angrily, he headed down stairs walking over and around dead and decaying bodies along the way. The walls were splattered with the blood of his victims, but as he looked at the crimson staining the walls it was no longer their blood, but the blood of his brothers. Putting a hand over his face, he leaned against the wall, trying to breathe, trying to get a handle on his emotions.

Reaching out telepathically, Tourcher contacted the only brother he could reach. Mahdness' mind was in complete chaos. His thoughts running over each other, unfocused and crazed. The mind of a madman. He had to try to get through. Something was going on and he didn't like it.

He had to see if Mahdness was having as much trouble as he in contacting Vishious and Ehvil.

'Mahdness!'

'There is no one, no one, no one, no one, no one, no one, no one, no one, no one, no one, no-'

'Dammit Mahdness listen to me! Focus! Can you contact big brother Vishious?'

'WHERE IS KHAOS?'

'HE'S FUCKING DEAD DON'T YOU GET THAT? I HAVE NOT PATIENCE FOR THIS SHIT! CAN YOU CONTACT BIG BROTHER VISHIOUS?'

Tourcher, usually cool and calm lost his temper. His patience completely shot. He had no time for Mahdness' psychotic episode.

'I wish for Khaos….I wish for Ahgony…..'

Tourcher closed his eyes. There was no point. Mahdness was too far into his episode to speak to. Again, he asked himself, how had things gone so wrong? Pushing himself off the wall, he continued to walk down the hall, his gut twisting. Something wasn't right. He could fucking feel it. He tried once more to contact Vishious. Again he met with a barrier.

Fine, if Vishious would not listen to him telepathically, he would go and find him.

He wanted answers dammit! With renewed anger, he stormed to the double doors leading outside. It had begun to rain, usually the diva, Tourcher normally would not venture out in such weather, least he ruin his clothing and hair, yet today, he could care less. He needed to get to Vishious.

'Where do you think to go, Tourcher?' Vishious asked in his mind.

Tourcher stopped in his tracks. Relief flooded him. Vishious had not abandoned them.

'Big brother Vishious, what the hell is going on? I could not contact you.'

'You could not because I am still weak from the poison. I blocked my mind to retain my energy,'

A reasonable explanation, and yet he still felt on edge.

'Why could I not contact Ehvil?' he asked, trying hard not to sound suspicious.

'He is deep in meditation at the moment,'

Another logical explanation. Ehvil often meditated blocking off his mind to anything and everything. None would be able to contact him in that state of mind. Still, he had this nagging feeling that something was off.

'I will ask once more Tourcher. Where did you think to go?'

'I couldn't contact you, so I just-'

'I care not. Return to the mansion. Guard the amulet and do not attempt to leave again.'

'…..Aye, big brother Vishious,' he said turning and walking back into the mansion, 'Big brother Vishious, Khaos is dead and Mahdness is having a psychotic episode. It seems as thought we are falling apart.'

'Do not begin to doubt me now, Tourcher. Ensanity has taken Mahdness to a nearby village to 'cure' his episode, you need not worry. Stay focused. There is much to accomplish. We cannot allow ourselves to falter now. We will mourn the dead when our goals have been achieved,'

'Aye, big brother Vishious,'

Tourcher sat alone in the Great Hall, dripping soak and wet as Vishious severed their connection.

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Vishious sat up against the window seat, pinching the bridge of his nose in annoyance. Tourcher had definitely out lived his usefulness. He would not be missed. Though he had lied about why Tourcher could not contact him, or Ehvil, he had not lied about Ensanity taking care of Mahdness. She had indeed taken him out to slaughter a village or two. Unbeknownst to Tourcher, Ensanity was the only one able to contact him and Ehvil.

She was the only one he deemed worth listening to at this point.

Tourcher was racked with emotion and Mahdness' episode had been cause by emotion as well.

It was disgusting. He was disgusted with the both of them and could not wait to be rid of them. Though their deaths meant that Sesshomaru and Kagome would obtain the amulets, and would no doubt come looking for him, which was just fine with him.

In lieu of going out and searching for her, he would wait for them to come to him. Fight them on his terms. Once he killed that mutt he would obtain what he wanted. Kagome and all of Japan, his plans were merely delayed.

Ehvil looked over at him from his place leaning against the wall.

"Is this wise, big brother Vishious? With the others gone, our numbers and strength will drastically decrease."

"Aye, I know. However, I have something in store for Sesshomaru. He will not find me so easy to defeat,"

Ehvil raised a brown in question.

"You shall see, Ehvil. You shall see."

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Kagome sat under the same cherry tree, completely exhausted. Task after task after task, Piko had put her through. It had been three days and in those three days, Kagome's body had been put through more abuse than she had ever thought she'd ever be able to tolerate. In the end, she had succeeded in both bonding with the amulet and becoming stronger.

Standing, she sighed.

Now that this amulet was taken care of, she could relax for a while. There was no telling when she'd have another vision.

Sadness overcame her a moment.

Katzunami had said she would never see him again. That he was no longer needed in order for her to have a vision.

She missed him already.

He had become such a big part of her life and now he was suddenly gone. A voice broke her depressing thoughts.

"Kagome,"

Kagome turned to see Kagura coming towards her, fierce blush on her face. Kagome was surprised to say the least. What had put such a look on her face, she wondered.

"Hey, Kagura," she said with a smile, "How is everything? Are you enjoying your stay here in the Northern castle?"

"Yes, indeed I am, my La-"a glare from Kagome put a stop to that formality; Kagura faked a cough, "Kagome. It is very beautiful here."

"So tell me," Kagome said gliding up to Kagura, nose to nose, "what has Kagura blushing so hard?"

Kagura's blush returned with a fury. Looking down, Kagura twiddled her fingers. What indeed. That stubborn, pig headed, infuriating General! He was always following her, trying to talk to her, being charming. He clearly saw she was uncomfortable in his presence and yet he continued to pursue her.

Was the man stupid or something?

"Judging from that look on your face, I'd say it was a man," Kagome guessed with an amuse smile.

Caught off guard, Kagura spoke before thinking.

"The man is so infuriating! He's a complete idiot! He has no respect for personal space!"

Realizing what she had just said, Kagura covered her mouth.

"You've got a crush!" Kagome said in surprise.

"It's not like that!" Kagura protested.

As if Kagome believed that. Grabbing Kagura's hand, she dragged her underneath the cherry tree.

"Now, now, no need to be shy,"

"But Kagome-"

"Now tell me, who is he and how did you meet him?" Kagome asked as soon as they were seated.

Kagura sighed. There was no fooling Kagome.

"I was out for a walk a few days ago near the river and I came upon a male…a naked male…" she admitted with a fierce blush.

Kagome giggled at the face she made.

"Who was the naked male?"

"…General Ensei," she mumbled.

Kagome was surprised to say the least. Kagura had seen General Ensei naked?

"And he's been pursuing you ever since?" Kagome asked.

Kagura nodded.

"He's the most infuriating male since InuYasha and Yamiko."

Kagome laughed at that. Those two definitely knew how to push a person's buttons, but General Ensei? He had been nothing short of a gentleman on the occasions that she spoke to him, yet Kagura described him as infuriating as Yamiko and InuYasha. Something was fishy here.

"Sooooo…" Kagome urged.

"Hm?"

"What do you really think of him?"

Kagura blushed once more. There was no sense in lying about it. Kagome would just keep poking until she got the truth out of her any way. Kagura sighed, Kagome was truly stubborn personified.

"I am….attracted to him in that way you are attracted to Lord Sesshomaru," she muttered.

"I knew it!"

"But you can't tell anyone, okay?"

"Course I won't tell," Kagome promised truthfully, "What are you going to do?"

"I'm not sure. He seems nice but I don't think I can…be with him…in that way."

Her sexual experience was not very pleasant, and her connection to the Evil Six made her a danger to anyone and everyone she came in contact with. She could not see how anything would work between them. Kagura looked up as Kagome took her hands in her own.

"Is it because of your past?" she asked softly.

Sadness clouded her eyes. That was answer enough for Kagome. Squeezing her hands gently, Kagome's eyes filled with compassion.

"Don't let your past dictate your future. Live your life, Kagura, live your life to the fullest. The way you want to live it. You've only got one life to live, don't let the past keep you from being happy."

If she could have, Kagura would have cried at that moment.

If only she could tell her the truth. It was not her past that kept her from seeking happiness, but her future or lack thereof. What sort of future would someone such as her have besides torture and pain? There was no happy ending for someone like her, only more suffering at the hands of her creator.

After leaving Kagura in the fountain garden, Kagome headed inside to change clothing. She dawned a light blue kimono and dark blue obi. Sitting down at her vanity, Kagome tied a few strands of ribbon to her hair. She was so excited to be going out to visit the villagers today. She had not done so in so long.

It felt as though it had been years instead of just months.

Sesshomaru was most likely busy going over finances and other such documents with Miroku as he had been every chance he got. Poor Miroku, stuck in a room alone, all day with Sesshomaru.

Kagome giggled, he'd live.

Kagome headed down to the stables. Juninji met her at the stable door, instantly enveloping her into a bear hug, twirling her around and around.

"Little Spitfire, finally you've come back to see old Juninji, eh?"

Kagome smiled at the familiar nickname. Juninji had always called her little Spitfire. He was more than acquainted with her fiery temper. There was many a time where little Kagome would steal away to the stables, ranting to Juninji about what had drove her to lose her temper. Juninji would speed hours calming her down, then another few minutes making her laugh. Juninji had become something of a father figure to her over the years.

"Have you come for a horse?" he asked setting her back on her feet.

Kagome nodded.

"I want to visit some of the villages like I used to. I miss visiting everybody."

"I understand, my Lady, leave it to me," Juninji said heading back into the stables.

As Kagome waited, a figure appeared.

"My Lady, out for a ride this afternoon?" a voice inquired.

Kagome turned to see Lord Sarinji behind her. Kagome smiled and nodded.

"Yes, I'm going out to visit the villagers."

"Would you mind some company? I have never been to the Northern lands and am curious to tour your homeland."

"Sure, I don't mind. Let me just go tell Juninji to saddle an extra horse."

"No need, I gotcha a horse saddled right here," Juninji said pulling out two stallions.

Sarinji helped Kagome into her saddle before hoping into his own and the two headed into town.

"It is very peaceful here," Sarinji commented.

Kagome smiled, taking in a deep breath.

"Yes, it is. I've always loved being out doors. It's always so beautiful here and hardly ever rains,"

"Hardly? And yet the land remains lush and fertile, how is that?"

"I'm not sure exactly. It's always been this way and we've never had a drought," she said as they approached a village.

It was a fairly small village called Shimikuko. As Kagome road into town the villagers greeted her warmly. Four villager children ran towards her, excitement on their little faces. Three little girls and a little boy.

"Lady Kagome! Lady Kagome!" the village children cried in excitement, running up to her.

Kagome quickly descended from the saddle as the children latched onto her.

"Where've you been Lady Kagome?" a village girl asked.

"Yeah, it's been so long since you came to visit us!" said the boy.

"I know, I've been very busy lately," Kagome explained.

"We know, you were busy being mated to Lord Sesshomaru and turning into a demon," another little girl said with an innocent smile.

Kagome blushed and coughed, "Yes….well,"

'At least they weren't put off by my appearance,' she though to herself.

The children laughed as she stood.

"This is Lord Sarinji," she said to the children, gesturing to the Lord.

"Lord Sarinji, this is Krissi," she said pointing to a black haired brown eyed little girl wearing a yellow kimono.

The little girl bowed.

"This is Kourin," she said pointing a brown haired, brown eyed little girl, this one dressed in a bright pink kimono.

The little girl bowed.

"This is Rina," she said pointing to a light brown haired, dark eyed little girl in a red kimono.

Rina bowed with a bright smile.

"And last but certainly not least, this is Banrij," she said ruffling the hair of a brown haired, dark eyed little boy wearing a gray shirt and brown pants.

The boy ducked her hand, pinning her with a look. Kagome held back mirth at the look. Lord Sarinji descended from the saddle and bowed.

"It is nice to meet you children," Sarinji said as he bowed.

"Come play with us Lady Kagome!" Krissi said tugging on the sleeve of her kimono.

"Please Lady Kagome," Rina begged tugging on her other sleeve.

Smiling down at the children Kagome didn't have the heart to say no. Moments later Sarinji sat under a tree watching Kagome play with the village children. She stood with a blindfold over her eyes, counting as the children hid. Sarinji had never seen such a game, which was not so strange as he did not often indulge in games, not even as a pup.

Hide and Seek Kagome called it.

After counting to thirty, Kagome removed the blindfold and went in search of the children. Two of the children hid in a nearby tree, their little feet dangling from the tree branch. Kagome walked over to the bare feet.

"I wonder where the children could be," she wondered loudly.

Giggling came from the tree. Sarinji smiled at that. Reaching up, Kagome began tickling their feet.

"There you are!" Kagome exclaimed as they laughed.

Kagome turned.

"Now, just two more to go," she said scanning the area.

Spotting a bush with toes, Kagome attacked the shrub next, causing yet another tickling round. Once all the children were rounded up, Kagome sat down with the children.

"What game would you children like to play next?" Kagome asked.

"Hmm….oh I know! A scavenger hunt!" Kourin exclaimed.

"Alright,” Kagome agreed, “First one to bring back a yellow daisy, a black rock, seven orange leaves and a four leaf clover wins,"

"I'm gonna win!" the boy exclaimed hopping to his feet and taking off.

"Hey no fair! Banrij! No cheating! Come back here!" Rina said taking off after him.

Kagome giggled as the other children took off after the two. Standing, she walked over to Sarinji and sat down.

"That will keep them busy for a while," she said with smile.

Once again, Sarinji looked at her with that look that made her uncomfortable. A look she'd rather not examine too closely.

"You are very good with the children," he commented.

"Maybe it's because at heart, I am very much a child myself," Kagome said with a giggle.

"Even so, you are a natural,"

"Thank you," Kagome said with a blush.

Sarinji looked over at her. She was simply amazing; the absolute perfect woman. Gods he wanted her. Again he wonder what her reaction would be if he let her know his feelings for her. He felt nervous as he had when he was a young lad.

It was nerve racking….exciting.

It was like his very first date all over again.

"So what do you think of the village?" Kagome asked.

"It is very well cared for and the people seem happy. They greet you by name. Do you visit your villages often?"

Kagome nodded.

"At least once a week, maybe more if I can get around to it. There are so many villages though; I cannot visit them all in one day, so I visit a different village every week. It's a great way to bond with the people of the land."

"That is very smart. It is a good way to secure trust and loyalty among the people."

"That's what Miroku said, but I didn't really see it that way. I visit the villagers because I want to, not to secure loyalties."

"Lady Kagome! I've got everything!" Kourin said running towards them, her arms full.

"Looks like our time is up," Kagome said to Sarinji as she stood and walked over to the child.

As Kagome knelt down on the grass and counted the little girls items, Sarinji felt his heart constrict. He swore, one day, even if only for a moment, he would have her. He would have Kagome.

They returned to the castle hours later. Juninji took their horses at the stable doors and the two headed towards the castle. Suddenly, Sarinji grabbed her arm, stopping her. Kagome looked up at him in confusion. There was that strange look in his eyes again.

"My lady, there is something I must tell you," he said softly.

"Hm? What is it, my Lord?" she asked.

"Ever since I've met you, I've felt more alive than I've ever felt in my entire life. I've felt things I've never felt before. You've awoken things in me I thought were long since dead. Things I did not know were inside me until now," he said coming closer to her.

Kagome backed up unconsciously as the look in his intensified. Before she realized it, he had backed her into a tree, trapping her.

"I-I'm flattered, my Lord," she said nervously.

"And that's why I-"

"You what, Lord Sarinji?" a cold voice demanded.

Kagome had never been more relieved to see Sesshomaru in her life. She had the feeling Lord Sarinji had been about to say something he would live to regret. Or not live, in this case. She doubt Sesshomaru would have been so merciful.

"Come here, Kagome," Sesshomaru commanded, amber eyes locked on Sarinji.

Kagome wasted no time moving away from him. Once she reached Sesshomaru, he pulled her partially behind him.

"You interrupt needlessly," Sarinji said, blue eyes narrowed on Sesshomaru in anger.

"You tread dangerous ground, wolf. You know the consequence of what you have attempted to do here."

"I know not of what you speak," Sarinji denied, raising a brow.

"If you continue down this suicidal path, death shall be the only thing you find at its end,"

"Is that a threat, Lord Sesshomaru?"

"Nay, merely a fact. Do not become over familiar with this Sesshomaru's mate, Lord Sarinji. You will not like the consequences."

That said Sesshomaru turned and ushered Kagome down the path to the castle. Sarinji watched as the two disappeared. Clenching his fists, Sarinji closed his eyes, trying to tame his intense anger. He had to calm down, think clearly. Sesshomaru had addressed the problem and a challenge had been issued to him.

He accepted.

He'd be damned if he let that pup intimidate him. Nothing and no one would stand in his way.

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Kagome sighed as they entered the bedroom. She was glad to be out of that intense situation. What in the hell was Lord Sarinji thinking? He could not seriously be pursuing her. She was already mated!

Was he insane?

Kagome shook her head. This was nonsense. She hoped for his sake he abandoned this insanity soon. Kagome went into the wardrobe closet to pick out a kimono for dinner; Sesshomaru's voice stopped her cold.

"I do not remember giving you permission to leave the castle, let alone leave in the company of another male."

Instant anger tore through her. Gave her permission? Was he out of his fucking mind? Kagome didn't even turn to look at him as she opened the door of the wardrobe and plucked a bright red kimono from the closet.

"That is because I did not ask your permission," she said between clenched teeth.

"Why did you not?"

"Because I do not need your permission to tour my own lands," she said, tossing the kimono onto the bed.

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed.

"These lands no longer belong to you woman, they belong to me, as do you. Visitation of my land calls for my permission. My mate leaving the castle calls for my permission and yet in neither case have you asked my permission."

"I do not need your permission to visit my land! Nor am I a prisoner in this castle! You have no right to try and dictate my life!"

In an instant he had her backed against a wall, his nose inches from her own, amber eyes blazing.

"That is where you are wrong, Kagome. I have such a right; I have every right as the Lord of the Northern lands, as your mate. You will not leave here again without my permission and you will stay away from Lord Sarinji. Have I made myself clear, woman?"

"You can't do this to me!" she exclaimed in rage.

"I can and I have. You will obey me woman."

Before she could think twice, her hand reared back, smacking him hard across the face. Amber eyes narrowed in fury, burning into equally angry brown eyes.

"I am not your pet! Nor am I some slave you can command! I will not obey you! Do you hear me! These lands are mine no matter what! They will always be mine!" Kagome screamed, tears forming in her eyes, "I won't let you take everything from me! Do you fucking here me? I'll die before I let you!"

Pushing away from him, Kagome stomped into the bathroom, slamming the door behind her, nearly taking it off its hinges. Kagome stood behind the door, her whole body shaking in anger. She didn't care if he retaliated against her for smacking him; in fact she wished he would.

She was itching for a fight.

Now she remembered why she hated that bastard, why she had not wanted to be mated to him. He was a pig headed, self serving, egotistical, possessive, domineering asshole!

When Sesshomaru didn't come charging in after her, Kagome decided to bathe. Shedding her cloths, Kagome hopped into the hot water. She washed her skin angrily, scrubbing until her skin turned dark pink. Wrapping herself in a fluffy white towel, Kagome left the hot springs, a bit surprised and glad to see their bedroom was empty.

"Good riddance," she mumbled to herself as she dressed in the angry red kimono, tying the yellow obi a bit tighter than need be in her rage.

Once done, she sat down at her vanity and angrily brushed her curly blue-black hair, pulling out the blue ribbons from earlier and adorned yellow ribbons. Dressed and still angry, Kagome headed down to dinner, not bothering to wait for Sesshomaru to escort her down. Everyone but Sesshomaru had already arrived at the table. Her anger drew every eye.

Everyone lapsed into an uncomfortable silence.

Her anger was radiating off of her in waves. Sango and Kagura exchanged looks. General Ensei looked over at Sarinji suspiciously, no doubt suspecting he had something to do with Kagome's current mood, while Yamiko and InuYasha watched her nervously, wondering what the hell had happened to her.

Moments later Sesshomaru appeared, his face in a mask of indifference, however anger was also exploding off of him in heated waves.

As he took a seat next to Kagome, their body language spoke volumes.

There was definitely something wrong between those two tonight. Though they were not a happy in love couple, they were usually civil to each other. Judging from the charged atmosphere between the two, there was nothing civil about them tonight.

The meal commenced in a long, tense silence.

No one spoke.

No one dared.

Instead everyone seemed in a hurry to eat and leave the table. The meal was over in record time. As soon as she was finished, Kagome got up and stomped away from the table, heading for the library. Sango and Kagura excused themselves and followed Kagome. Sarinji and General Ensei left next, Yamiko and InuYasha leaving shortly after, leaving Miroku and Sesshomaru at the table.

Miroku looked at Sesshomaru from the corner of his eye. The demon looked ready to commit murder on the next person to speak to him. And from the anger radiating from him, Miroku didn't doubt that he might be the victim.

He sighed internally.

Well, he had lived a full life, no?

He cleared his throat. Sesshomaru's eyes slowly moved to his. Miroku felt pinned to his seat as amber eyes bored into his skull. He had never been this scared before. Kagome would owe him big for this one.

"My Lord, may I offer some advice in dealing with Lady Kagome-"

"You may not," Sesshomaru said coldly as he stood and made his way to the door.

Miroku smiled nervously. Well that didn't go over very well.

"Lady Kagome is very unforgiving, if you need any advice please do not hesitate to ask me," Miroku said as he exited.

Sesshomaru did not even acknowledge that he spoke as he disappeared. Miroku sighed. Lord Sesshomaru was definitely as stubborn as Kagome herself. He doubted the demon lord would take him up on his offer, but hey, at least he had tried.

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After venting to Sango and Kagura, Kagome walked to her bedroom, exhausted. Her anger had cooled to a manageable simmering. Sesshomaru was already in bed, his eyes closed but Kagome knew better.

He was not sleeping. Dressing in a sleeping shift, Kagome slipped into bed, lying as far away from him as the bed would allow. Sesshomaru had ordered a larger bed identical to his own bed in the Western lands a week ago. Consider how big the new bed was, there was a large amount of space between them.

Kagome felt….strange.

This was the first time they had not had sex before bed, it was the first time she had worn clothing too, and the first time she was going to sleep without having Sesshomaru wrapped around her. She didn't think she liked tonight very much.

Three days passed and still the two had not patched things up. Sesshomaru's anger had ebbed the day after the argument. Kagome, however, was another issue all together. Her anger remained, burning strong. She remained silent around him, only speaking when spoken to and thwarting any attempts made by Sesshomaru at reconciliation.

By the third day, Sesshomaru was sexually frustrated and just plain frustrated with her. He had not had sex in three days and it was starting to piss him off. Not only that he was loathed to admit he wanted her to speak to him once more, Kagome however, seemed quite content with giving him the cold shoulder.

Irritably he stomped down the hall to his study where Miroku sat looking over some documents. He stood when Sesshomaru entered. Miroku bowed.

"My Lord," he greeted.

Sesshomaru closed the door behind him.

"What may I do for you?"

"You will instruct this Sesshomaru on how to deal with Kagome," he said.

Miroku was surprised by the request, he had not really expected Sesshomaru to come and ask him for help. Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes, daring him to say something about the request. Miroku said nothing. Miroku would not embarrass the male; he was visibly uncomfortable with asking for his helps as it was.

"Alright, my Lord," he said taking a seat in the chair behind the desk once more, "Please, start at the beginning,"

After explaining the situation, it was not hard for Miroku to see where things had gone wrong. Boy oh boy, he had never seen someone say all the wrong things to Kagome at one time. No wonder she was so pissed off. Miroku wanted to shake his head. Lord Sesshomaru was an intelligent male, but when it came to women he was definitely lacking.

"My lord, before I begin I would ask that you hear me out before making a decision,"

Sesshomaru said nothing, just sat watching him with an indifferent expression. Figuring his silence meant he was listening, Miroku continued.

"Lady Kagome has been the Lady of the Northern lands since her parents died. She is very attached to this land and its people and they to her. She loves this land and these people and they her. This mating has taken away that which Kagome has come to love,"

"A Lord cannot rule successfully on such a trivial thing such as love,"

"Yet it has worked for Lady Kagome. If you continue to take away the one things she loves the most, she will hate you forever, and trust me when I say she will hate you forever. Kagome has a stubborn streak a mile long, she hates just as strong as she loves. Maybe you do not care about having her love; however, having her hatred will see naught but arguments and fights between the two of you,"

The advisor was right to some extent. He cared not if she loved him or not, however he did not want them to be at each others throats every second.

"Instead of taking, why not compromise,"

Sesshomaru lifted a brow.

"No one knows this land better than Kagome, she is an asset. The people will warm to you easier with her guidance."

Sesshomaru stood and left. He heard as much as he needed to. Leaving the room, he went in search of Kagome.

"You're welcome," Miroku said to empty room.

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Another chapter for you all hope you enjoyed it! Seems the peace between Sesshomaru and Kagome didn't last that long. Please review

Laters

~Sessakag