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Daughter of the West

Chapter 4: Searching For Sesshomaru

Kimi bit her lower lip. "There's…there's just no way…" she said softly to herself. Kimi could taste the coppery taste of blood from biting on her lower lip. At that moment, Aikina sauntered back up the stairs. "The rooms are being prepared downstairs, Mama," she said. Kimi nodded slightly and turned back to Inu-Yasha and Kagome. "We will continue to speak of this at a later time," she said. With that, Lady Kimi walked back down the hall that she had appeared from. "What were you talking about?" Aikina asked.

Kagome thought for s second about what she should say. Kimi had apparently not talked any of what she and Inu-Yasha had just briefly discussed, so she replied that it was nothing important.

"Well, your rooms are on the first floor," she said. She then indicated a servant who was standing at the top of the stone staircase. "Suzuki here will show you to your rooms." Kagome nodded, and they all followed the young woman back down the staircase.

The woman dubbed as Suzuki led them down a wide hallway. She pointed to four rooms, two on each side of the hallway. "Choose between them. The baths are the last room down this hall," she said blandly. They all acknowledged her and she walked off.

Kagome and Sango selected the rooms on the right side of the hallway, and Inu-Yasha and Miroku had taken the others. Only a paper screen separated the rooms, but it was no problem. In Kagome's room, there was a single bed that was lifted above the floor on posts. The floor itself was covered with straw mats, and in the corner was a small vanity with a mirror, a few drawers, and a stool in front of it.

Kagome set down her book bag and unzipped it. She dug through it for a moment and pulled out a bottle of shampoo and a bar of soap. She also pulled out a white tank top with the PowerPuff Girls on the front and matching boxer shorts. She set them down next to the bed and walked over to the screen. "Hey, Sango! You wanna go get a bath?" she called. Sango walked over and slid the screen over. "Sure," she replied, "I need a good bath."

Sango slid the screen back shut again and they each walked out of their rooms. They walked down the hall together, not talking much. When the entered the baths, they gasped in awe.

Around the room were several elegant bonsais. The floor, like their rooms, was covered in straw mats. In the center of the large room was a large, marble tub with a small bamboo tube in the center. Carved into a wall behind the tub was a niche, and inside that were several bottles of what appeared to be perfumes and scented oils.

Sango walked over to the tub and looked at it strangely. "How do you think we work this thing?" she asked. Kagome walked over and looked at it for a moment. She then grabbed the string that was attached to the plug in the bamboo tube. "I suppose we find out," Kagome said. With that, she yanked out the plug, and water started to quickly pour from it.

Sango put her hand in the water. "Wow, this is warm!" she exclaimed. "Really?" Kagome asked. She nodded in reply, and Kagome ran her hand under the stream. "Yeah, you're right," she said, looking around, "Are there any towels in here?" Sango didn't reply. She was too busy looking at all the glass vials and bottles filled with unknown substances.

Kagome looked around, and saw a few white linen towels stacked in the corner, along with a few white robes. When she turned back to the tub, Sango was sniffing a light purple-colored bottle. "Smell this," she said, handing her the bottle. Kagome took it and held it up to her nose. Her senses were immediately ambushed by the scent of lilacs and roses. "Oh my God! That smells wonderful!" she exclaimed. "Oh, I know," Sango replied, "I haven't even gotten to some of them yet!"

Kagome then slipped out of the dirty school, uniform that she had been wearing and slipped into the now full tub. Sango did the same, and then opened up yet another bottle. This one's glass was a pale rose color. "I like this one," she cooed. Kagome grabbed it off of her and sniffed it. "Ooo, fruity." With that, she poured it into the water. She capped the bottle back up and set it into the little niche as Sango spread it around with her hand. They both slid deeper into the water and stretched their arms out, Kagome giving a large yawn as she did so.

A few minutes later, there was a knock at the door. They both looked to where the sound had come from, and then a servant entered. "Lady Kimi is requesting your presence. She is awaiting you in her library at the other end of the hall. And please make haste," she said. With that, she departed.

Kagome pulled another plug at the bottom of the tub, and the two young women got out. Kagome walked over and grabbed two towels and gave Sango one. Sango grabbed one of the white robes and dressed herself in that, while Kagome dressed in the pj's she had selected. Once they were both dressed, they exited the room.

Once again, Kagome and Sango walked down the hallway, but passed their room. At the end of the hallway were a pair of large, double doors. They were already open, so the walked inside.

When they entered the room, just as they had about the baths, they gaped in awe. The walls were stacked high with shelves of scrolls, and some of the shelves bowed with the weight. When the turned and looked to the right, they saw Lady Kimi sitting in a large chair, reading a silken scroll. "I've been waiting for you," she said, without even looking up from her scroll. A few moments later, Inu-Yasha and Miroku rushed in.

"What did you want to see us for?" Inu-Yasha asked, more like demanded. Kimi rolled up her scroll and stood. She let out a low sigh, and spoke. "How many times have you encountered my husband?" she asked simply. Inu-Yasha shrugged his shoulders. "Quite a few," he said. She looked up at one of the large windows. "Do you think there is a chance that you will stumble upon him again?" she asked again, Inu-Yasha smirked a little. "As long as I still have that sword you took off a me we will," he replied acerbically. Kimi looked back at him and smiled softly. "Then my daughter and myself shall accompany you when you leave," she said.

"Come again?" Miroku asked. For as little trust he had for Aikina, he had half as much for her mother. "Aikina and I are coming with you," she said. "No way in hell," Inu-Yasha replied bluntly. Kimi shot him quite a glare. "By the command of the Lady of the West, my daughter Aikina and myself will accompany you on your journey. If what you say is true and you are sure to encounter Sesshomaru again, I wish to be there so that we are reunited. I also think that he wouldn't mind it all that much to meet his own daughter," she growled. Kagome and Sango both gave her a small round of applause. Inu-Yasha, however, could offer no kind thoughts.

"I don't see why she'd wanna be reunited with that asshole," he muttered under his breath. Kimi shot him yet another look. "And I'd also appreciate it if you're dog-eared friend would watch his mouth," she growled. "Certainly. Inu-Yasha, sit!" Kagome yelled. And as soon as the words came out of her mouth, Inu-Yasha slammed onto the ground.