InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Rarest Of All ❯ Punishement ( Chapter 2 )

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A/N:

Well, I am back again and I hate to say this... I only have two reviews.... <(-_-)>. I would like to thank Kags21 for being the first to review. I would also like a big thanks to SakuraPunk for the inspiration for this very chapter. I hope you all enjoy this one and please remember to vote... it counts you know lol.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha but I do however own Sayuri.

Chapter Two: Punishment

"Inuyasha, I really think we have a problem." Kagome said timidly.

"Oh yeah, why is that Kagome? I don't see anything wrong with Sayuri."

"You can't see anything wrong with her because what is wrong with her is on the inside. It is like a sickness Inuyasha. If it isn't cured in time..." Kagome left that sentence to hang.

"I don't know what you mean. If I can't see it, smell it or sense it... what is wrong with her?" Inuyasha asked scratching his fluffy white ears.

"She told me last night that she liked Sesshoumaru and that he was always nice to her."

"WHAT?! Are you crazy? Is she crazy for that matter? Sesshoumaru might be a lot of things but he is not, and I mean under any circumstances, nice."

"Try telling that to her, Inuyasha. I told her that Sesshoumaru is not all that he seems to be but she just won't listen to me. Maybe if you had a talk with her you could convince her of the truth."

"Alright, I will talk to her but I can't make any promises Kagome. She is more stubborn then both of us put together."


Inuyasha walked away from Kagome with a shake of his head. He slowly made his way to Sayuri were she sat picking out pretty pebbles for her collection. Sayuri was a pretty insightful child of eight. The group of old friends seemed to think that it was partically because of her breed, while most of it came from being around the group that spoke of old times when Naraku had been in his prime.

"Hello, Uncle Yasha."

"Hi there Sweets (cute nickname huh), what ya got there?"

"I found this pretty stone in the riverbed and was going to give it to Kagome-mama. Do you think she would like it?"

Inuyasha looked at the stone in the small hand that was shoved under his nose. The color of the stone was blindingly pretty, gold in color. He smiled at the girl and nodded his head in agreement. He didn't know what it was about this small pup but he couldn't bring himself to scold her or tell her off for something no one had control over. Yeah, her actually having a thing for his brother was pretty awkward but everyone knew demons aged differently than any human or hanyou. He could see why Kagome was upset but if, when, Sayuri got older and they made each other happy, who in their right mind would want to try and tell them no?

"Look, Sweets, I have to talk to you about something really important and I know your not going to like what I have to say but it needs to be said."

"It is about that Lord Sesshoumaru demon, isn't it?"

"Yes, I know about Sesshoumaru. You see, Sesshoumaru happens to be my half-brother and I can talk from experience. He isn't the best demon out there. He is rude, ruthless, cruel, cold hearted and much more than that. I know you think you like him right now but if you would just listen to what we have to say, you would know we are telling the truth."

"I know you are Uncle Yasha but he has always been nice to me and I can't hate someone that hasn't done anything wrong to me."

"I understand little one. Listen, I am going to talk to Kagome and Sesshoumaru... I think it is time for you to get to know your sensi before it is time to train you. If I can get them to agree would you go and stay with Sesshoumaru for a few months?"

"Hai (yes), I would like that very much... please." Sayuri made her usual puppy face and he couldn't resist.

"I will be back with your answer shortly. We will have to wait a day for Sesshoumaru to get here but then... if he says its ok then you leave with him tomorrow."

Inuyasha turned and walked back to the hut that him and his family shared. For some reason Sayuri almost always slept outside. As he entered the hut Kagome was there, asking a million questions at once and expecting him to answer them all as soon as they flew out of her mouth. He took her by the arms and brought her body to his, leaning his head down to hers, he kissed her soundly. Inuyasha didn't pull away until he heard her whine for more. He drew her away from his body and sat on the floor bringing her with him. He got her comfortable and told her everything that was said between him and Sayuri.

"You have to be kidding! She can't go and live with him... no way Inuaysha. That option is definately out of the picture."

"You have to admit Kagome. That is the only way she will see him for what and who he truly is. I know for a fact that he won't dare hurt her. Sesshoumaru would end up just sending her back to us earlier than planned thats all."

"Well... if you are absolutely positive he would not hurt her then I can't see any other way. We have to send a message to Sesshoumaru and tell him that we need to speak with him as urgently as possible.

"There will be no need to send This Sesshoumaru a message. You forget, Miko, the necklace I gave you years ago. I know when you are talking about me and I know when I am needed. Now what is this non-sense about sending the pup to live with me?"

"Well, she seems to have gotten a small crush on you and I see no other way to get rid of it than to have her live with you for a while to get to know you. Not to be rude or anything but you would know better than anyone how to get her to stop liking you, right?" Kagome asked hopefully.

"That may be logically but I will not have a child in my home. Rin is getting ready to visit the palace with that husband of hers. She is pregnant and very moody."

"Sayuri is a good girl and she will be able to help make Rin more comfortable and more agreeable. Isn't that right Inuyasha."

"Actually that is right. She has helped with most of the pregnancies here. I honestly don't know what we would have done if we didn't have her with Toga. You remember that time when..."

"Alright, I will do it if you will stop that idle chatter about childbirth." Sesshoumaru said... he seemed a bit green. (lol couldn't help it.)

"Yay! Can I really come stay with you, Lord Sesshoumaru?" Sayuri squeeled at the door.

"Go get your things, sweeting and let us grown ups talk a bit."

"There will be no need for clothing. I have a seamstress that lives within the palace walls."

"I am ready to leave now" Sayuri said with a box in her hands.

"What is in the box?" Sesshoumaru asked as if he couldn't help himself.

"It is my collection of pretty stones." She said happily.

If Sesshoumaru didn't have more control over himself he would have rolled his eyes at the thought of a pup collection useless junk like rocks. They made their way toward the bamboo door but before he fully opened it he turned and talked to Sayuri, Inuaysha and Kagome.

"Since, the pup, will be staying with me earlier then planned she will start on her lessons. Manners, politics, reading, writing, etc."

Inuyasha and Kagome nodded their heads but Sayuri groaned. That small noise brought the eyes of the adults in the room to her. She grinned shly before asking them a single question.

"Is this punishment for wanting to stay with you early?"

That brought a smile to Inuyasha's face and made Kagome laugh out right. Sesshoumaru on the other hand was slightly amused, though no one knew it... he had asked his father that same question.... many many years ago. Sayuri on the other hand did notice some difference in his features, she smiled up at him and grabbed his hand and walked out the door. Sesshoumaru was startled at the feather touch of her delicate hand but allowed her to pull him out of the hut.


Flashback

“What are you going to do with the jewel?” Inuyasha asked.

“I will wish on it and destroy it in the process.”

“Ok, let’s get this done.”

“Okay, I am ready.” She said after a deep breath. “I, Kagome Higurashi, wish on the Jewel of Four Souls to grant my wish. I wish…”

"You wish what Kagome?" Inuyasha prompted Kagome to finish her wish.

"Oh right, sorry. I wish that the battle between Midoriko and the demons trapped with her soul to finally end and that her soul be released." Kagome finished.

As soon as she finished the wish the Jewel glowed a brilliant shade a pink before finally disappeared. The soul of the trapped priestess emerged and bowed low to them. She straighten and thanked them for completing the Jewel and wishing the purest wish they could have wished for. She looked at Kagome and Inuyasha and smiled at them, before they knew it Kagome was turned into an Inu Hanyou... much like Inuyasha but the only thing that changed on Kagome was she now had furry black ears. She looked to Sango and Miroku, she smiled sadly at them and bowed.

"I am sorry but I can not bring back your family. You do however have my blessing. Things will be different... at least for awhile."

"What is that supposed to mean, My Lady?" Miroku asked carefully and politely.

"I am sorry Monk but I may not tell you that. I can tell you though that Sayuri is a very important individual." With that last statement she vanished for good.


End Flash back

"Do you think she will be alright?" Kagome asked Inuyasha as she watched Sayuri riding away with Sesshoumaru on his cloud.

"She will be perfectly fine. He will make sure that no harm comes to her."

"How do you know that?"

"He isn't stupid Kagome. He knows that she is important and he knows that it is her the prophecy talks about."

"When did you get so smart?" Kagome asked laughing.

"I always have been... I just never had the chance to show you." He laughed taking her into his arms and giving her a sweet kiss.

With Sesshoumaru

"How long will it take us to get there?" Sayuri asked excitedly.

"..." Sesshoumaru just looked at her like she was annoying him.

Sayuri made a face but kept quiet. She looked around as they flew over the beautiful landscapes. Watching as the world flew by at an alarming rate. She did wish that he would talk to her and not ignore her but she did know better then to speak to a Lord without being spoken to. They were quiet for a few minutes before Sesshoumaru finally said something to her. His deep voice broke her out of her light doze.

"We are here. You are to be on your best behavor and when Rin arrives I wish that you would make her as comfortable as possible. Inuyasha has made me aware that you are good at making the pregnant comfortable."

"Yes, I am. I dunno what it is but I guess I help."

"Don't know or do not know... not dunno. Never use the language Inuyasha uses while in my home."

"Yes, Lord Sesshoumaru. I'm sorry."

"Another thing, never apologize. It is above your station. As the last of your kind you have ever right to be as arrogent and self assured as you can be. You will be treated as a princess here so act accordingly."

"I will really be treated as a Princess?"

"Hn."

Sayuri smiled at his grunt of an answer and looked around her in awe. There was an enormous castle with grounds so beautiful they took your breath away. There were giagantic walls that were placed around the castle, huge wooded doors that were baracaded with two guards on the ground and four at the top. They landed just before the gates and as they did so, the gaurds bowed and opened the heavy, thick doors to allow them passage. Sayuri didn't know what came over here but she grabbed onto his pants leg and followed closely beside him. Sesshoumaru on the other hand hadn't felt a small hand grip his pants in years. Rin used to do the very same thing. That brought a slight smile to the Ice Lord's face and out of habbit he placed his hand on Sayuri's crown and thus guiding her to the now open castle doors.

"Lord Sesshoumaru, Rin is already here and her man (don't have a name...do you?) is waiting for you in..."

"I am here you toad."

"You are not to speak to my vassle in such a manner. You might be married to my Rin but that does not give you a right to disrespect my servants."

"Yes, of course, I am sorry my lord." The man backed off.

"Take me to Rin, so that I may introduce her to a helping hand."

They followed the man to Rin's old bedchambers and opened the doors for them to enter. The first thing that Sayuri noticed was a petite pregnant, brown haired woman sitting on the futon. She managed to get up with the help of her husband. Rin waddled her way to Sesshoumaru and hugged him tightly. Sesshoumaru responded by putting a hand on her head and asked her how she was fairing.

"I am fine, Lord Sesshoumaru. I didn't know that pregnancy was so hard though. I can't seem to do anything that I like anymore."

"I can help you, Lady Rin." Sayuri spoke up with a bright smile on her face.

"Oh, isn't she adorable. Who is she, Lord Sesshoumaru?"

"She is to be my pupil."

"This is the one from the Prophecy?"

"Yes, she is Rin and she is also here to help you."

"Right, now it is time for my help to come into play. Lord Seshoumaru... uh... Rin's husband, it is time for you both to leave so that I may help Lady Rin into a nice warm bubble bath and massage her back muscles."

Rin's face lit up like a christmas tree and smiled warmly at the child/pup before her. Giving Sesshoumaru demands. It seems like Sesshoumaru was actually going to listen to her as well. Sesshoumaru nodded once before taking Rin's husband by the arm and dragging him out of the door.

"I will be back in one hour. I want you two to play nice." Sesshoumaru said before leaving the room and softly closing the door.

"He likes you! I can't believe he actually listened to you and didn't get mad at you for demanding anything of him."

"He knows that it is good for you to have help and time to relax."

"That is true but he normally would have just said that he was going to go to give us some time... but you beat him to it. That is funny." Rin said grinning.

"Well, it is time for us to get you ready for you bath and relaxation. Trust me, I know what I am doing. I have done it before with Auntie Sango and Kagome-mama." Sayuri said taking Rin softly by the hand and walking her to the private hot springs attached to the room. Luckily, Sayuri had brought some of Kagome-mama's bathing supplies. She began to set things in a certain order and helped Rin undress and get into the nice warm water. Rin sighed as she slid herself further into the water. Sayuri smiled at the sound and started washing Rin's hair.

"That feels really good Sayuri. Thank you. I bet Kagome-chan and Sango-chan were happy that they had you to help them." Rin said as Sayuri massaged some shampoo into her hair.

"Yeah, they told me I did a good job." Sayuri said smiling.

"You are doing a good job. Could you tell me why you are here with Sesshoumaru-sama? He told me you would be coming here to train in ten more years... what happened?"

"Kagome-mama and Uncle Yasha said it would be good for me to stay here earlier so that I can get to know Lord Sesshoumaru before the time comes for me to come and live with him to train... so here I am." She rinsed Rin's hair after saying that and continued to condition her hair.

"It sounds to me like there should be more to that story then you are telling." Rin said laughing.

"There is more but I don't want to sound silly."

"You won't sound silly to me. You know... I like you. You can tell me anything and I won't laugh at you, I promise."

"Oh, well okay then, they really sent me here so that I can get to know Lord Sesshoumaru and well... Kagome-mama said it would help me get over my 'crush' on him. Rin-chan... what is a crush?"

"Oh my, well a crush is when you like someone romantically."

"Romantically? What's that mean?"

"You are a little young for this but when I was your age I hated not being told so I will tell you. It is when you get butterflies in your stomach and you can't wait to see that person again. It is were you think about that someone all the time and stuff like that."

"Oh, I thought that was love."

"Yes, it is like love but the difference between a crush and love is that a crush goes away easily, while when you love someone it takes a long time to get over that person... if at all."

"Oh, well I never said I felt like that towards Lord Sesshoumaru. I just told Kagome-mama that I liked him because he was nice to me."

"I can see how she would think otherwise. We do know Sesshoumaru-sama more than you, Dear. I know what Sesshoumaru-sama is really like and believe it or not... he is cruel, ruthless and cold hearted... but here is a secret... he is also loving, tender, kind, protective and he does have emotions... though he does hide them. You have to get to know Sesshoumaru-sama before making your own judgements."

By the time their conversastion was over the bath was done and over with. Sayuri helped Rin to her futon and got out some of Kagome's lotions. She told Rin to lay on her side so that she could massage her back for her. Rin did as instructed and sighed with pure happiness when Sayuri begun her massage. By the time Sesshoumaru had come to check on them, Rin was sleeping soundly with her head in Sayuri's lap and Sayuri was rubbing her temples for her.

"Come, it is time for your supper."

Sayuri got off the futon carefully and layed Rin's head down upon her pillow. She covered Rin with her silken sheets and left the room quietly. Not one word was said the whole way to the dining room but Sesshoumaru could tell that Sayuri was pleased with herself which made Sesshoumaru feel like smiling. She hadn't been here long and she was feeling at home already. Sayuri had to jog to keep up with Sesshoumaru but she didn't complain. It felt good to be able to move freely again. Her legs were asleep from Rin having her head lay there for such a long period. Sayuri stopped as quickly as she could so that she wouldn't bump into the back of Sesshoumaru and stood waiting for him to open the door. As Sesshoumaru opened the door, he led her into the massive room. The walls were a magenta color with gold trimmings, the floors were white marble with tapastries and nic nacs galore.

"Wow, this is beautiful." Sayuri stated awed by the room.

"Come and sit. We must speak of things to come." Sesshoumaru said almost gently.

Sayuri followed him to the table and sat down where Sesshoumaru had pointed to. She sat down quietly and waited while the servants brought in the food. Sesshoumaru sat quietly like usual and watched as Sayuri stared at him, waiting for him to take the first bite. Knowing that she was a child and children needed to eat, he took a small bite and she smiled at him before digging into her food with gusto.

"Sayuri, you must learn to eat properly while here. I will not let you eat like Inuyasha." He said coldly.

"I am sorry, its just that I am hungry and hadn't realized I was until I smelled the food. I haven't had anything to eat today." Sayuri explained. (Yes, folks she is rather mature for her age but I know it is possible... I was lmao.)

"You may be hungry but it is still improper for one such as yourself to act unladylike. You will be having lessons with Rin when she feels capable."

"That sounds like fun but I have a question."

"Hn."

"Am I not here to get to know you, Lord Sesshoumaru?"

Sesshoumaru took a bite of his food, chewed and swallowed and still no answer was forth coming. Sayuri shrugged and continued to eat. Every now and again she could feel his eyes on her person and couldn't help but look at him. Sesshoumaru had decided to take pity on the girl and answer the question.

"I will get to know you better once your manners have improved. That is one of the reason why I do not tarry in Inuyasha's company. I can not stand the way he carries himself." He said taking a small sip of his sake.

Sayuri cocked her head to the side and looked at him with a look of confusion on her face.

'So that is why Uncle Yasha and Lord Sesshoumaru don't get along. I understand but what I don't understand is why... if Lord Sesshoumaru doesn't like how he acts, he doesn't just teach him better?' Sayuri thought.

"If you don't like the way he is why do you not try and help him better himself?"

'That is a good question. I can see intelligence in her eyes and she has a sharp mind to boot. Good, she will be needing it when the time comes. I just hope my idiot of a half-brother doesn't contaminate her with his stupidity.'

"Since you actually asked an intelligent question I will answer but try to remember... do not speak unless spoken to. I have helped him with his training, he just didn't realize it at the time. I m in the process of trying to come up with a good plan to get his habbits out of the way. It will be hard to do, seeing as how brash he is. He is reckless and that will only cause him harm."

"Why don't you just invite everyone to the palace... throw some kind of ball or something? Then Uncle Yasha will have no choice but to learn how to behave himself, he wouldn't want to be embarassed by something he said or done... now would he?"

Sesshoumaru looked at Sayuri with surprise in his eyes. He couldn't believe that she had just come up with a plan in less than two minutes and he himself had been trying to come up with something since the day Naraku was killed. Sesshoumaru smiled, to both his and her surpirse and cleared his throat.

"Excellant plan, we will invite them here in a fortnight for a small ball... to test your manners." Sesshoumaru said smirking. He knew she wouldn't like that idea.

"What?! Why so soon? I know I won't be ready in that time, that isn't fair!"

"Life seldomly is fair... and you should do well to remember that. I will send a messenger for Inuyasha and whomever he wishes to bring. He will need to ge here as soon as he can because his lessons start the day he reaches my castle."

Sesshoumaru stood and motioned for her to follow him. He told her that he will show her to her room personally and then told her to be ready in the morning because he was going to try and teach her how to fight. He grunted to himself as she laughed at that. Her... fight? How funny was that but when he didn't laugh she knew he was serious. She groaned and followed him out of the dinning room. She tried to keep track of all the lefts and rights but to no avail. She couldn't make her way back even if she wanted to. Sesshoumaru stopped before a beautiful white marble door and told her that this was her room. He then told her to take a bath and then come to his study, there was much to discuss. When she asked how she was supposed to get to his study, he told her that he would send a servant to fetch her.

Sayuri entered the room and gasped. Even to one so young as she, she knew that this room was made for a princess. The room had the most comfortable looking futon, the biggest wardrobe and the most petite looking dressing table. There was a hot spring attached to this room as well. She took a quick bath that would make even Inuyasha proud and dressed with a cute little blue kimon she had found in the wardrobe. She didn't know how they were already there or how they knew her size. She would have to ask Sesshoumaru when she met him in his study. The blue kimono was the deepest blue she had ever seen with silver crescent moons embroidered all over it. It had a silver obi with maroon crescents on it with matching slippers. A servant entered the room and bowed to her stating she was to fix her hair and take her to Lord Sesshoumaru's study. The kimono she had on made her eyes look like they were white with a shade a blue. She looked like she would be a georgous demoness one day.

She followed the servant down the many corridors that lead to Seshoumaru's study. They finally made it to his study twenty minutes later. The servant knocked on the door.

"Enter."

"Wait, first what is your name?" Sayuri asked the mousy looking girl.

"Nani, My Lady." Nani bowed and left her.

"You wanted to see me after my bath, Lord Sesshoumaru." Sayuri said as she entered the room.

"Sit, and we will talk."

"Okay." She said and took a seat on the large, fluffy cusion in front of the desk.

"I will start, I will ask you some questions and you will answer, in return you are allowed to ask questions... but if I do not wish to answer them I won't."

"That isn't fair and you know it."

"What have I said about life, I do not repeat myself."

"Fine then be that way, whats your question."

"You have much of the Miko's spirit and passion in you. Keep it, you will need it in the future. For my first question I ask you this: Do you have any memory what so ever of when you were a new born pup?"

"Well, I have a few bits and pieces. I know Kagome-mama nursed me when my mother died. I know that I have seen you before but I can not remember when or what was said. I remember when Naraku died and so on."

"Go on and ask your question."

"Right, why don't you and Inuyasha try and get along better and why don't you guys live together? You are family."

"That is two questions however I will answer them and in return ask two of my own. I don't get along with Inuyasha for many reasons. However over the years some of those reasons have changed or simply gone away. He is shameful to this family because he is rash, reckless and does not think before he speaks, he has rutted with a dead reanimated woman, broken the heart of the woman who loves him and as for why we don't live together is simple... it has never been discussed."

"Why not?"

"My turn for questions. Why is it you wish to get to know the Sesshoumaru?"

"I want to get to know you because you have always been nice to me when we meet and because I want to know my sensi, now why hasn't it been discussed?"

"I have no more time for idle chatter. I have work to be done and must get to it."

"Okay, but I will ask again you know." She said smiling and got up and walked to the door. As she reached the door she turned and ran back to Sesshoumaru and kissed his cheek before running out the door and following Nani who was waiting for her.

"Cheeky vixen, I am going to have troubles with her, I just know it. Why have the Gods taken it upon themselves to Punish this Sesshoumaru?" Sesshoumaru said smiling as he touched the place where her little lips had touched his pale cheek.



Author's Note:

I know it isn't much and I am sorry but hey, leaves room for the next chapter. I have a small idea about what to do for the next chapter but it might be able before I can post it. Please don't forget that I do have a vote going and I would really be greatful if you readers would read my stories and let me know which you like best and which to continue first. I want all my readers honest opinions... flame if you like but I don't get offended easily so fire away :)

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