InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Finding My Heart ❯ Buyo!! ( Chapter 13 )

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Chapter 13- Buyo!!

 

Sesshoumaru landed gracefully right beside the Bone Eater's Well and let Kagome free of his hold.

 

Kagome ran to the well and looked down into it. “Now that I think of it, it's a good thing InuYasha didn't take the Tetsusaiga back. We might not have been able to get back through the well.” Kagome said, getting a dreaded feeling. She never thought of it at the time, but now she was glad that InuYasha didn't get the sword. If the well closed on her then she would never be able to get Buyo or see her family again.

 

“Hmph, you just realized that now?” Sesshoumaru said, looking over at her. “Not like it would be a bad thing, I could do without ever going back to that world again.” Sesshoumaru said coldly.

 

“Was it really that bad?” Kagome asked. She didn't know what he hated so much about the modern era. `I could understand maybe if it was because of his senses, but other than that, what was so bad about the modern era?'

 

“Humans within every square foot of land, cooking your food with some kind of box that lights up. What kind of era is that? I watched the world grow, but I never grew with it. My mind was still stuck in the feudal era.” Sesshoumaru explained to her.

 

Kagome tried stifling a laugh, but she couldn't hold it in.

 

Sesshoumaru looked at her, his eyes full of confusion. “Why are you laughing?” He asked in a no-tone voice.

 

“It's just funny; you described a microwave as a box that lights up.” Kagome said, trying to finish her giggling.

 

Sesshoumaru just stared at her and then drew out the Tetsusaiga. “Let's go.” He said and once again wrapped his arm around her waist with the Tetsusaiga in his other hand. He leapt onto the well and then jumped into it.

 

Kagome closed her eyes, scared it might not let them through and they would hit the bottom. `The Tetsusaiga worked the first time, it should work again right?' Kagome hoped. She opened her eyes a moment later and looked up to find a wooden ceiling. “We're here!” She said, excited.

 

“Where's your apartment?” Sesshoumaru asked.

 

“It's hard to describe, but I'll direct you there.” Kagome replied.

 

Sesshoumaru took one jump out of the well and landed on the ground. They walked out of the well house and the sun blinded them both for a moment.

 

Kagome could see the house and hoped that her mom wouldn't see them, not yet. No one seemed to be outside of the house and the shrine grounds were quiet. She looked behind her and Sesshoumaru stood there in his mid-evil clothing. She couldn't let him walk around the city wearing that. People would look at him funny, not to mention the silver hair would attract enough attention as it is. “Sesshoumaru, I don't think you should walk around wearing those, especially with three big swords hanging by your side.” Kagome said.

 

Sesshoumaru looked down at himself. He didn't see anything wrong with his clothes; in fact he loved his clothes and didn't want to have to wear another suit or pair of jeans. And there was no way he was going to take off Tetsusaiga, maybe Tensaiga, but not Tetsusaiga or Toukijin. He gave it a little thought and then looked at Kagome. “Who says we are going to walk around the city?” He said more of a statement than a question.

 

“What? Let me guess, you're going to fly?” Kagome said, knowing the answer already.

 

“Yes.” Sesshoumaru replied simply.

 

“Kagome?”

 

`Shit.' Kagome heard her mother's voice coming from the house. She turned around and there her mother was, standing a few meters away from them. `I wanted to get Buyo before I told her everything.' Kagome whined to herself. “Mom!” Kagome said with pretend excitement.

 

“Kagome, where have you been?” Her mother asked. The tone in her voice showed how much she worried.

 

“Umm…mom that's something I am going to have to talk to you about. Before I talk to you I have to go get Buyo.” Kagome said, talking a step away from the shrine grounds hoping her mom wouldn't ask anything more.

 

“Kagome, Buyo is in the house. He's fine.” Her mother said reassuringly.

 

Kagome turned back towards her mother and smiled. “Thanks mom.”

 

“Why don't you come inside. I think we have to have a good talk Kagome.” Her mother said and looked behind Kagome at the strange tall man that resembled InuYasha to her.

 

“Oh, mom, this is Sesshoumaru.” Kagome introduced.

 

“Nice to meet you Sesshoumaru, why don't you come in too?” Her mother said politely and began to walk back to the house.

 

“Well I'm glad Buyo is alright. Thank Kami for mom!” Kagome said to Sesshoumaru. They turned to follow her mother and once they were in the house her mother motioned for them to sit.

 

The room was silent, and the tension in the air was so thick Kagome thought she was going to suffocate.

 

Her mom broke the silence. “Kagome what happened? Where have you been? You probably know by now that you have lost your job. And Buyo could've died because of you.” Her mother said all at once. Her eyes showed how upset she was.

 

“Mom I'm really sorry. I'll explain everything to you. Do you remember that day when we went for a walk and you pointed out that guy that you said was really cute looking?” Kagome asked her mother. She knew this was going to be a long explanation, but wanted to try and make it as short as she possibly could.

 

“Yes, I do.”

 

“That guy was Sesshoumaru. That's why I kept staring, because I recognized him.” Kagome said.

 

`Cute?' Sesshoumaru thought.

 

“Anyway, the next day I went to make sure that it was him, and it was, and then we both came up with this idea of how we might be able to get back to the feudal era. Oh, by the way, Sesshoumaru is InuYasha's half brother.” She added so her mother wouldn't get confused. “Well, our idea worked and ever since that night that I was in my room at home, I have been in the feudal era. We left through the well that night. And I've been -

 

“Wait wait,” Her mother interrupted. “Why did you need to go back to the feudal era in the first place? Kagome, you had a wonderful job and life here. You went through college and became a widely known business person.” Her mother asked, her voice getting a little louder.

 

“I wanted to see if InuYasha and my friends were alright. It had been two years, and Sesshoumaru's appearance made me remember the feudal era more and then I wanted to go and see my friends. Then when I found out that InuYasha's sword was in one of our sword shops here, I got really worried and wanted to know what happened to him.” Kagome tried explaining to her mother.

 

“But Kagome.”

 

“Mom, you don't understand. Ever since I've been back there, I feel joy again. I'm happy there and I realized how much I missed it. Mom, you only seen what I wanted to show you, I pretended I was happy here, I pretended I was happy for two years. I didn't show you that inside I was actually depressed, and felt cold. I started to think I had no feelings, my life just revolved around work and when I wasn't at work, I was working at home.” Kagome said, finally telling her mom all her feelings.

 

“Kagome, why didn't you tell me that you were unhappy here?” Her mother asked.

 

“Because I was scared you would get mad at me. You helped pay for all that education and I didn't want to disappoint you.” She replied truthfully.

 

All the while Sesshoumaru just sat there and watched both of them as they talked and explained things to each other.

 

“I see. Well, you're right. Even now it upsets me a little to know that all that went into nothing. Your friend Ayumi called here worried sick about you and told me that your boss has fired you.” Her mother said.

 

“That's alright. I don't plan on staying here long. We are going back to the feudal era tomorrow.” Kagome said, looking over at Sesshoumaru.

 

“If that is what you really want Kagome.” Her mother said with a hint of hurt in her voice.

 

“It is.” Kagome said with a smile. Just thinking of the palace, and being in the feudal era made her feel happy. There was something about that place that always made her feel at home and at peace. She wasn't sure if it was the air, the trees, or even the fact that you can live without a care, but she knew she felt at home there.

 

“Where was it you said you were staying?” Her mother asked, eyeing Sesshoumaru for a quick second.

 

“I've been staying at Sesshoumaru's palace in the Western Lands. It's a great place! I have so much fun with Rin!” Kagome replied with great joy.

 

Her mother could see that Kagome was really happy there, and that she even got excited just talking about it. `Maybe being in the feudal era is good for Kagome. I did keep asking her before if she met any guys, and told her she needed to have a little more fun rather than work all the time. I wonder if her and this Sesshoumaru are together?' Her mother wondered, looking at both of them.

 

Sesshoumaru noticed Kagome's mother's look and knew she had a question about them coming.

 

“Kagome, so you and Sesshoumaru...are you together?” Her mother asked. She didn't know what to think of her daughter and Sesshoumaru being together. She doesn't know what Sesshoumaru is like, and if he's InuYasha's brother then he could be just as rough. Not that InuYasha would ever really hurt Kagome physically, but Sesshoumaru is a demon.

 

Kagome blinked at her mother's sudden question. She wasn't even sure if they were really together or not. Not knowing the answer she looked to Sesshoumaru for help. His eyes met hers and they both looked at each other in confusion. To Kagome it had seemed like they were together, but if the question meant together as in `mate,' then they weren't.

 

“You guys, don't know?” Her mother said, looking at both of them in confusion.

 

Kagome looked at her mother and then back to Sesshoumaru. She remembered the past night's they had spent together and how they had opened up in front of each other. Sesshoumaru even showed his feelings more with her and she knew he wasn't just an evil demon. Kagome smiled and just like it was contagious, Sesshoumaru, with the tiniest of smiles, smiled back.

 

“Yes, we are.” Sesshoumaru said.

 

Kagome's mother jerked her head to look at him, as if he had spoken his first words. She saw the warm smile on Kagome's face, and the small, but noticeable smile on Sesshoumaru's and knew they liked each other.

 

“Mom, thank you so so much for getting Buyo.” Kagome said, changing the subject once she seen Buyo walk into her sight.

 

“Oh yes, I couldn't believe that you actually forgot about the cat that I thought you would die for.” Her mother said.

 

“I know, I guess there was just so much going on at once that I forgot.” Kagome said, feeling bad that she did forget.

 

“Speaking of that cat, I want you to take him with you.” Her mother said.

 

“What? Why?” Kagome asked as she picked up the purring cat. The cat rubbed its head against her chin.

 

“Because he is still wrecking the place like he was before. He isn't eating as much and he meows all night, me and your grandpa aren't getting any sleep because of him.” Her mother replied.

 

“Oh, what's wrong with you Buyo? Do you really miss me that much?” Kagome talked to the cat. She knew that her mother was telling the truth when she said he wasn't eating as much because his body wasn't fat anymore. Kagome held him up in front of her and rubbed her cheek up against his.

 

“The cat's not fat Kagome.” Sesshoumaru said, stating the obvious.

 

“I can see that.” Kagome replied matter of factly. `Would Sesshoumaru let me take Buyo back with us? I wonder if Buyo could even get through the well? All my food and stuff use to get through before so I can't see why Buyo couldn't if I was holding on to him.' Kagome thought, getting a scary mental picture of Buyo getting smushed because the well stopped him from getting through. “Sesshoumaru, do you think...”

 

“The neko should be able to get through the well if your other stuff could.” Sesshoumaru said, answering her question before she was finished asking it.

 

`You mean, Sesshoumaru's gonna let me take him!' Kagome beamed. `That would be so neat, having Buyo living with me in the palace. And he always makes me sleep better too!'

 

“So then, you two are going to be staying here tonight?” Her mother asked.

 

“Um...yes, if it's alright with you mom.” Kagome replied.

 

“Great! I'll cook you a nice supper!” Her mother said, standing up and heading towards the kitchen.

 

`Mom, you're the best!'

 

From inside the living room Kagome heard her mother turn on the kitchen radio and she looked over at Sesshoumaru, waiting for his reaction. She knew he probably didn't know what a radio was. To her surprise, the only look she got from him was a smirk when they heard the radio talk about yet another thing that they had both forgotten.

 

“The Sword thief has yet to be found. The police have been searching for days and there is still no sign of this thief anywhere. The sword he stole was of great value and a danger to any citizens if used. The thief was seen wearing what looked like a white kimono with red designs and armor. He is said to have silver hair and was last seen, if you can believe this…in the air.” A man on the radio blurted out with enthusiasm.

 

Kagome looked over at Sesshoumaru. “Sesshoumaru you definitely have to stay inside now. You can't go outside, if you're seen then who knows what could happen.” She said seriously. He would have to stay inside the house until it is time to leave tomorrow and even then be careful while he walks to the well-house.

 

“Why would I have to be careful?” Sesshoumaru said, breaking eye contact from the kitchen to her. His smirk had turned back into the emotionless look he usually had.

 

“If someone saw you, then they would report it and the police would come and arrest you.” Kagome answered like it was the simplest reason why.

 

“They could never catch me.” Sesshoumaru replied simply, a hint of pride in his voice. His reply put an obvious stop to the subject.

 

“Let me guess, that was you Sesshoumaru?” Kagome's mother said, appearing in the living room.

 

Kagome looked up at her mom, expecting her to be mad, but she didn't look mad at all. In fact she was smiling like it was funny. “Mom?”

 

“Well, it's not like they can ever find him anyway. He lives in the past.” Her mother replied. “I should slap you though for stealing.” Her mother said, suddenly changing her tone.

 

Sesshoumaru looked up at her with a dumbfounded look on his face.

 

“Mom, shouldn't you be getting back to making supper?” Kagome said in an attempt to get her to leave. Her mom had made it just a little awkward.

 

“Oh, yes, I bet the potatoes are done!” Her mother said and went back to the kitchen.

 

Kagome and Sesshoumaru sat in silence, not too sure what to say at the moment. Kagome started thinking of how Sesshoumaru did say that they were together. Her feelings for him had been growing for the last few days and now she got joy just from looking into his eyes.

 

“Hello Kagome, who is this?”

 

Kagome looked up to find her Grandpa pointing at Sesshoumaru. Her Grandpa could be so rude sometimes, but she knew that he had always been like that and loved him a lot. “Grandpa, this is Sesshoumaru, actually Lord Sesshoumaru. He is InuYasha's older half brother and the ruler of the Western Lands in the feudal era.” She said, proud to introduce him to her grandpa.

 

“InuYasha's half brother? Where's the ears?” Her grandpa asked with his loud, withered voice.

 

“Sesshoumaru's—

 

“I am not a half demon like my brother. I am a youkai.” Sesshoumaru replied, cutting Kagome off.

 

“Oh, but you're still a dog demon?” Her grandpa asked.

 

“Yes.” Sesshoumaru replied.

 

“Where has that loud hanyou been anyway? He's usually around the house somewhere, eating ramen or pulling you down that well.” Her grandpa asked.

 

“Grandpa did you even notice that I have been gone for a little while?” Kagome said, hoping that he would drop the InuYasha subject, not because she didn't like it, but because Sesshoumaru might sooner or later end up saying something crude about the hanyou in front of him.

 

“Oh, yes, where have you been?” Her grandpa said, just clueing in to the fact that she was home and had been gone.

 

“In the feudal era, mom can tell you the rest later.” Kagome replied, not wanting to repeat her long story over again.

 

“Kagome! It's time for supper!”

 

“Coming mom!” Kagome replied. She looked at Sesshoumaru, which told him to get up.

 

“You're even taller than that dog eared boy was!” Her grandpa suddenly said when Sesshoumaru stood up.

 

“Let's go grandpa.” Kagome said, walking past him into the kitchen.

 

Once they were all settled at the table, the supper was served and they all ate. Sesshoumaru, being a demon got up for second helpings and ate that all within a mere two minutes and Kagome was full after one serving.

 

“So Kagome, you still didn't answer my question.” Her grandpa said, putting the last forkful of food in his mouth.

 

“What question?”

 

“I asked you what happened to InuYasha.” Her grandpa said.

 

“I thought you already knew all this. Didn't mom tell you two years ago? InuYasha is with Kikyou.” Kagome explained.

 

“Why is he with Kikyou? Isn't Kikyou that dead one you told us about?” Her grandpa continued.

 

“Grandpa I have been over InuYasha for a long time, now can you please drop the subject.” Kagome asked, getting irritated at her grandpa's almost repeating questions.

 

“InuYasha is an idiot and never deserved Kagome anyway. Let him walk with that bucket of clay, they deserve each other for what they both have done.” Sesshoumaru said coldly after clearing his plate.

 

They all looked at him and there was silence for a moment. Kagome couldn't believe how awkward this was getting and wanted to get away to some place quiet. “Sesshoumaru, let me show you my old room.” Kagome said. She picked up hers and Sesshoumaru's plate and set them on the counter with the other dirty dishes. “Thank you very much for a wonderful supper mom!” Kagome smiled and then grabbed Sesshoumaru's hand to pull him up to her room.

 

“Well, here it is. This was my room for 18 years.” Kagome said. There was still nothing out of place and her room looked the exact same from the last time she seen it. She walked over to her bed and sat on it. Memories flooded back to her of when she had first went to the feudal era. Gradually InuYasha had come to her room more and more and once he even slept on her bed while she studied. She remembered that night, when she wished that InuYasha had asked her to go to bed with him, but she knew he wouldn't. Why would he? He never loved her like she loved him. Those memories seemed so distant now and now they didn't really matter. She always wanted to keep her memories, but all she cared about was the present. Sesshoumaru had already shown more love than InuYasha ever had.

 

Sesshoumaru sat down beside her, getting the faint scent of InuYasha off her bed. He knew she was probably remembering the times that he used to be here. But he knew he was also slightly wrong when she turned towards him and smiled.

 

“Thank you.” Kagome said.

 

Sesshoumaru didn't know why she had just said thank you to him, but he didn't care enough to ask. He was just glad that she was happy. “It's getting dark.” He said, looking out her window. The sun was almost down now, and the street lights had turned on.

 

“Yes it is. Where do you want to sleep tonight? I can make a bed for you downstairs if you would like.” Kagome asked, in her mind hoping he would stay in her room with her.

 

“I want to sleep in here.” Sesshoumaru replied.

 

Kagome felt such a flow of excitement, and happiness go through her.

 

“Why would I want to sleep anywhere else?” Sesshoumaru said as he moved towards Kagome.

 

Kagome's heart skipped a beat at what he said and how he started coming towards her. She closed her eyes as he brushed his lips against her neck.

 

Sesshoumaru nipped at her tender skin and brought his lips up to hers. He gently kissed her and then pulled away and looked into her eyes. He did want her, badly, but he also wanted her for her, not just for her body. He didn't want to make her his mate here, and he didn't know for sure yet if he even wanted a mate. But for now, he just wanted to hold her in his arms. Inside he still fought with himself, telling himself that he is showing weakness over a human, and that he didn't want to do what his father did. He was also fighting with himself for her. He did want her, and he knew he cared for her. Sometimes his head would be swimming like crazy with all sorts of opposing thoughts, every thought contradicting the next. The only thing that would bring him out of his thoughts, is her.

 

Kagome looked into his eyes and was glad that he sat there beside her. Never in her craziest dreams would she have ever thought that she would one day like Sesshoumaru. He used to be the enemy. He even once almost killed her. She had feared him almost as much as she feared Naraku, but here they were now, together, and nothing seemed more right.

 

Sesshoumaru moved to the other side of the bed and lay down on the covers and then took his arm and gently pulled Kagome down beside him.

 

The sky was dark now and the only light in the room was coming from the streetlights and the moon. Kagome cuddled into Sesshoumaru, his arms feeling so warm wrapped around her waist. This was one of the things that she had always wanted to do. Just lay with the one that she deeply cared for and have his arms around her. Normally she would have gone under her blankets, but Sesshoumaru's strong, warm arms were perfect, and within a few minutes she fell into a peaceful sleep.

 

The next morning, they woke up in the same position, except one thing was different; Buyo was curled up in front of Kagome. “Morning Buyo.” Kagome said, patting Buyo's soft head, as the cat purred his thankfulness.

 

Sesshoumaru woke and sat up quickly, scaring Kagome in the process. He rubbed his face with his hands and then looked around.

 

Kagome started laughing at how he woke up and then laughed more when he looked at her.

 

Sesshoumaru gave her a look as to say, `what's so funny.'

 

“Do you always wake up that way?” Kagome said, still laughing.

 

Sesshoumaru gave her an irritable look and then got off the bed. “We should leave soon.” He said, taking a look outside.

 

Kagome stopped laughing and just looked at him. He looked so good standing there with his hair all ruffled up. “Can you at least let me have a bath while I'm here.” Kagome asked, looking at him pleadingly. “Plus, shouldn't you pee before we go on the long trip home.”

 

Sesshoumaru looked at her, dumbfounded. “Um...where's the bathroom?” He asked, heading towards the door.

 

“I'll show you.” She said, trying not to laugh again. After giving Buyo a kiss, she got up and walked down the hall to show Sesshoumaru where the bathroom is. She quickly went back up to her room and packed the stuff she knows she would be needing and then went for her bath once Sesshoumaru came out.

 

After having a refreshing bath, Kagome said her good-byes to her mom and grandpa. “Mom, where's Souta been?” She asked. Souta was usually there to say goodbye to her too.

 

“He stayed the night at a friend's house last night. It's too bad that he wasn't able to see you while you were here. Do you know when you might he coming back again?” Her mother asked.

 

“I'm not sure. For all I know it could be a few months. But I will try to come and see you again soon.” Kagome reassured her mother and gave her a hug.

 

“It was very nice meeting you Sesshoumaru, and I think you will treat my daughter well from what I have already seen. If you are anything like InuYasha, then I know that you would never let harm come to her.” She said, smiling.

 

“InuYasha harmed her himself.” Was all Sesshoumaru said, and again the rest of them dropped the subject.

 

Kagome picked up Buyo after she put her bag on her back and then said goodbye to her mother. “I love you mom!” Kagome said as they entered the well-house. “Let's hope that Buyo will go through.” Kagome said as they jumped down the well together.

 

 

AN: Yay! There is chapter 13! Sorry it took a little longer, just recently me and my sister tried starting our own fanfiction. A fanfic writer on this site presented us with an awesome story plot and asked us if we'd like to do it and we said yes. So I guess I'll see how that goes lol!