InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bound by Blood ❯ Chapter 11: Slip of the Tongue ( Chapter 11 )

Chapter 11: Slip of the Tongue

 

As Kagome made her way down to Sango's room, she thought about how soon the rumors would spread. Knowing the girls would not waste time in spreading them.

 

It was better this way, keeping them hidden would only come back to haunt her.

 

As she reached the second floor she exited the stairwell and headed towards the other end, looking for room 208. Kagome heard voices coming from an open door, recognizing Yuriye's and Sango voice but didn't place the male's voice.

 

As she got closer she felt Yuriye's slight nervousness. She heard her laughter which was puzzling. It was one of the sweetest sounds she had heard in a long time. Although both had many reasons to smile now, Kagome couldn't keep a small ping of hurt from her heart.

 

Shaking her head she continued to walk until she hit the open door. Looking in Kagome noticed Yuriye standing near the window, Sango was sitting on her bed but the male she heard and could now smell wasn't in view. As she entered the room everyone smiled and greeted her. As she turned to lean against the door frame Kagome finally saw the male leaning against the closet door.

 

Kagome instantly became nervous when she recognized the monk from the dojo. She wasn't sure what he was doing there in Sango's room but figured they must have been friends. Kagome now knew where Yuriye's nervousness came from.

 

Sango had become nervous when the monk had entered her room after when she returned from showing Kagome and Yuriye to their rooms. Not sure what the monk wanted, he surprised her by wanting to formally apologize to the new students.

 

Kagome hackles were slightly alert but she knew Sango would explain his presence.

 

“Kagome this is Miroku, Miroku this is Kagome. He has something he wants to say to you.” Sango said.

 

Miroku who was a little apprehensive with anything concerning the two but he was a respectable person if you overlooked his overt affections toward the opposite sex. He stood up completely and moved forward but stopped as a growl reverberated off the walls.

 

Kagome became nervous when Miroku started forward. The holy ki that he exuded made both she and Yuriye nervous and reactively they sent out a warning growl which successfully stopped his progression.

 

“Kagome, I apologize for the remarks I made earlier in the dojo. The revelation overload my senses and I spoke out of turn. If what I said made you or Yuriye uncomfortable, I ask for your forgiveness as it was not my intent. I will admit that seeing your scars have brought up questions when it comes to your treatment by my kind. Questions that may bring answers I truly might not want to hear.” Miroku said.

 

Kagome looked into Miroku's eyes and saw the honesty in them, his scent held no deceit. Eyes widening Kagome minds was a whirlwind of thoughts, in a way she thought these people were crazy.

 

Yuriye could see the confusion in Kagome's eyes. Both of them had never had to deal with this type of behavior, once people started asking about Kagome scars was the time they decided to move on. Staying no longer than two weeks at a time in any one town, they always moved.

 

His apology caught her off guard, most would poke and prod until they found what they were looking for. The people here at the school just kept them off kilter. They had become so used to being disregarded that the thought of being accepted was unsettling.

 

Miroku remained still, sensing the rampage of emotions and discomfort. He realized that the two held serious level of distrust from what he wasn't sure but had a good idea of where it had stemmed from. Looking further and delving into her aura he saw a streak of pure black running through it. That was something he would put to back of his mind to research at a later time.

 

Nodding her head was the best she could do, if she opened her mouth to talk with him she wasn't sure what she would have said. But it seemed as though Miroku knew this already.

 

“Hey guys, let's go see Kaede so we can get some food into you.” No sooner than Sango said this when both inu stomachs growled.

 

Smiling Yuriye walked to Kagome and grabbed her arm, “Sure, I'm starving and though Kagome won't admit it she is too.”

 

Sango couldn't help but laugh when Kagome nudged Yuriye in the side jokingly.

 

“I can admit that I'm hungry, it's natural to be hungry after sleeping for a week and a rough sparring.” Kagome tried to keep a straight face but a smirk was evident on her face.

 

Miroku noticed how easily Sango seemed to get along with the inu, not know what she had in common with the two he let it go and figured whatever it was it truly tied them one another.

 

Following Sango out the door everyone paused as she locked her door. They followed as she led the way to the stairwell in silence.

 

Walking down the stairs and out the door on the first floor, they continued until they walked out the door into the courtyard. Immediately the talk in the courtyard stopped again and all the attention focused on the silver inu, many of the faces seemed to have fallen.

 

“Sango what is going on, why are they staring?” Miroku said curiously.

 

Before Sango had a chance to answer, Kagome spoke up, “They want to see my back, as I passed through earlier, part of my shirt was missing and everyone got a view of my back. Everyone in the courtyard saw my scars. So I assume those who were there have told others about it.” Kagome voice was as cold as ice; she knew that by the end of the day almost everyone would know about her scars. One of her favorite things to wear was tank tops and those exposed her shoulders.

 

Kagome continued to walk through the courtyard; Sango and Miroku were stunned by the change in her demeanor. Yuriye followed Kagome knowing that her constant mood swings where normal part of a self preservation method. When she became nervous or scared she turned on her “ice voice”.

 

Yuriye turned around and waved at Sango, “Are you guys coming?”

 

Sango snapped out of her confusion and started to follow Kagome and Yuriye. At the same time she grabbed the front of Miroku's robes and started to drag him along.

 

Walking for about twenty minutes they finally made it back to the front of the lake. No one had said anything since Kagome's remark.

 

Kagome was still thinking she knew that if they stayed here many would ask questions about who they were and where they came from. She wasn't sure she was ready to talk about their past. In time they might be able to but if they had to talk immediately she wouldn't be able to.

 

As the medical wing came into view Kagome started to feel her nerves calm down. She had become so used to running from trouble and problems that facing them almost cause her to have a panic attack. Kagome followed as Sango took the lead and shown them to Kaede's office.

 

“The meeting shouldn't take that long, afterwards we can get lunch. But after that I have to head to the dojo to practice, you guys can come along or walk around.” Sango would have skipped practice but knew Kaede would be upset.

 

Kagome nodded at this, she would ask Yuriye what she would like to do later.

 

Walking into the building they followed Sango down the hall till they reached a plain looking wooden door. Kagome and Yuriye heard voices behind the door but they were very muffled.

 

After Sango gently knocked on the door the voices went silent. Feet could be heard shuffling towards the door. Kaede opened the door and ushered in the two inu. Nodding at Sango she closed the door without speaking.

 

Sango knew that what she had to say both Miroku and herself had already heard. Leaning against the opposite wall Sango slid down the wall to sit on the floor. She didn't think it would take long for Kaede to talk with them.

 

As Kagome and Yuriye entered the room both noticed a youkai aura in the room. Kagome's back stiffened when she recognized the aura. Looking towards the window and off to the side stood Sesshoumaru. Kagome wondered what he was doing here, if they were going to be thrown out because of the altercation at the lake.

 

Kaede noticed the nervousness in Kagome's aura. `So they have already met, Sesshoumaru is still living up to his reputation.'

 

“Kagome, this is Sesshoumaru. He is the student that carried you away from the field. You told me you wanted to speak with him when the opportunity arose.” Kaede knew in her mind this was going to end one of two ways, politely or very rudely.

 

Kagome's eyes slightly widened at the knowledge, this arrogant ass had carried her. Great now she would have to swallow her pride to thank him.

 

“Thank you Sesshoumaru for carrying me to this compound. I know you had no knowledge of who I was, we would have likely died if left back in that field. You have my sincerest thanks.”

 

“Hn. It is of no consequence and least of all out of concern for you. I was merely following orders.”

 

Kagome's mouth dropped open. Did he just totally blow off her? That arrogant jerk, he did. Kagome looked at Kaede so she won't blow her cap.

 

“You arrogant insensitive bastard.” Kagome hissed, while turning to face him.

 

Kagome could feel the rage building in her veins. She forced her claws into her palms to try and force herself to concentrate on the pain. She couldn't believe the arrogance of the demon in front of her. The pain had started to help but his next comment had her on her braking point.

 

“Only those strong enough should survive, it's of no consequence to me whether you are able to fend off a simple attack. Weak alphas cause weak packs.” Sesshoumaru could smell the blood coming from where her claws punctured her hands.

 

Kagome ripped her claws from her palms and cracked her knuckles, small hissing sounds could be heard soon after. A royal blue liquid was leaking from her nails; it looked like water at first sight. But soon the small drops of liquid began to bubble and melt the floor; the smell of foxgloves permeated the air. Kagome tilted her head down so her bangs covered her eyes.

 

When Kagome's head snapped up her eyes were leaking red. It seemed like the red and white of her eyes were dancing. Pupils were starting to dilate and become solid lines. Kagome felt her beast fighting to come to the surface. Kagome barely contained her rage, it was at its peak and she wanted blood on her claws, hands twitching in anticipation.

 

Yuriye knew that Sesshoumaru had dealt a very low blow; on top of that he had no knowledge of their history or of what the fight meant. She didn't dare move for fear of setting off her alpha.

 

“And how would you know the pressures of an alpha, when you are only a beta? You, who still take orders, cannot know the pressure of life or death!” Kagome sneered, thinking it was a low blow. If he was willing to push she would push right back. “You who can't know what it's like to have the blood of your pack mate on your hands!”

 

Kagome's eyes widen when the last comment had left her mouth, she had not meant to reveal that small amount of information.

 

Turning to face Yuriye she noticed that the room remained silent.

 

“An honorable and wise leader is trained for and knowledgeable of the position for which they will one day assume. This is so that the day they are to assume the role of leader they will be effective and efficient. It is no wonder you regard the position of beta as you do.” He shot a glance toward Yuriye and looked back at Kagome. “For you to have the esteemed honor of being an alpha, in name only may I add, look at where it has gotten you. You have nothing, so your pack has nothing. You are a pauper, living off of the charity of others. You are a weak and foolish alpha, one who relies on you is no better.” Sesshoumaru sneered, quickly glancing towards Yuriye with the last statement directed at her. He then turned his attention back to her alpha, “This has been made painfully obvious by the statement you, yourself, have made. I do not, nor should anyone, reward weak leadership with pity or praise.” The gall of this stray, he had better things to do.

 

Yuriye made to grab Kagome at the last comment; Kagome would kill anyone who insulted her pack mate. But she noticed that Kagome wasn't fighting to get at Sesshoumaru.

 

“You are nothing like your father... You judge yet you know nothing...” Kagome's eyes no longer held any red instead running down her face were tears of blood. Kagome grabbed one of Yuriye's forearms and led her to the door, “I will come back later Kaede and talk with you then.” Kagome saw Kaede nod, then walked out the door.