InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Simple Kind Of Life ❯ Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

 

 

The next morning in the village Kagome knew that the problem between the two Sesshomarus had to be dealt. Lord Sesshomaru had been gone when she woke and Sesshomaru was still was resting peacefully on the side of her. Sliding silently off the futon she went in search of Lord Sesshomaru.

 

As the warm sunlight of the morning hit her face she could see the children and Lord Sesshomaru off to the side in a field of tall flowers. Walking over to him she could feel the tension surrounding him with each step she took. As she reached his side she plopped down.

 

“SO are you ready to tell me what that was all about.” She asked keeping her eyes on the children.

 

“It is difficult to explain.” He said as his eyes focused on the ground.

 

“No, trying to catch a Naraku is difficult. Thrusting your sword into Sesshomaru is….well I don't know what it is, but difficult is not the word to describe it .” She huffed annoyed

 

“It was a temporary lapse of control. He threatened to take what I consider mine.” She looked at him in question.

 

“What did he threaten to take from you that would warrant almost killing him?” He was never passionate about anything except maybe Rin.

 

“My control snapped miko that is all you need know. I will be leaving so as not to cause more problems.”

 

“Why are you so….you. It is so frustrating.” She said gnashing her teeth.

 

“I do not run into burning huts to save people, I do not hold hands, I do not smile, I do not speak of my feelings and I do not understand the sick feeling in my stomach when I watch you with him.” His voice a little more breathy than he preferred.

 

A glowing grin appeared on Kagome's face. As she placed her hand on his cheek and she looked into his eyes to speak.

 

“Thank the gods for that. I would fear the end of this world if you started running around doing that stuff.” She said as a little laugh slipped out at the thought, but regaining her composure she continued.

 

“You are far to logical to run into a burning hut. I recall the story of how your father died. I am sure the memory would cause you think twice. You don't hold hands, because if your enemies would see it they could use it against you. You have save Rin and my group many times for no reason. I think that it is your way of saying you care. You don't have to smile to be stunning, but you know that. That feeling in your stomach I can only think maybe you are jealous.” She said hoping he did not get defensive.

 

“Jealous.” He repeated in a whisper as he recalled the events of last night.

 

“Well maybe. I mean I'm not you so ….” Her rambling was cut off by his words.

 

“Why do you fear me now.” Wanting to know where the strong powerful woman from last night had hidden herself away too.

 

“Fear you? I don't fear you. You make me nervous like you are waiting for me to screw up.” She huffed flipping her hair over her shoulder.

 

“I am not.” He said half amused at seeing her pull one of his moves.

 

“You know if I thought that you needed me I would be there in a heart beat.” She whispered. Kagome's heart thumped loudly in her chest the thought of every glance she had ever stolen of him and all the fantasies she held locked away.

 

“I need you….Kagome.” A shocked smile as she jumped up and wrapped her arms around his neck.

 

She had almost knocked him backward with the impact. The children had been watching the couple. When they saw Kagome tackle the demon lord they rushed over to play with them. Lord Sesshomaru was effectively taken down when the two new bodies rushed at him.

 

Sesshomaru had woke to find that Kagome was not in the room nor where any of the others. Walking outside he watched as Kagome threw her arms around Lord Sesshomaru's neck and the children jumped on him. He could feel a tug on his heart as he hung his head and turned to go back inside.

 

Sitting on the futon his mind started to drift. He had thought she cared about him and the first chance she got she ran to the demon lord. The same demon lord that had put drove a sword into his chest. She was embracing him. Was she only playing with him? A cold rush shot through his veins. If she wanted him to be cold and calculating then he would give what she wanted.

 

A happy Kagome came into the room to see how Sesshomaru was doing. Shifting down to the futon she had gone to check his wound when he grabbed her hand.

 

“I just need rest.” He said releasing her hand.

 

“I know. I was just checking how it was healing.” Kagome tried to smile, but the normal warmth she felt from him seemed to be missing.

 

“I do not need your help.” He said avoiding her gave.

 

“Are you hungry I can get you some food.” She said as her hand moved to stroke his hair. His hand once again grabbed hers.

 

“I am not weak. If I need food I shall get it myself.” He frowned releasing her hand again. “We should leave this place your enemy may return.”

 

“Um okay I will….go tell the others.” She said in a half whimper. Pulling herself to her feet she had made it to the hall before she slid down the wall and placed her hands over her face.

 

She thought he blamed her for the attack. Perhaps he realized that she was nothing, but a useless human. Maybe he found her to be weak, because she did not avenge his attack. Her eyes were burning red from where the tears had escaped. She had found her strength to stand and go outside. Trying to pull herself together she approached the others.

 

“Sesshomaru thinks that we should leave.” Kagome said in her best cheerful voice.

 

“He can not be healed yet.” Lord Sesshomaru said not fooled in the least.

 

“I will be fine.” Sesshomaru said walking to the group his kimono blowing open as the bandages around his well-toned chest reminded everyone of what had happened last night.

 

The others had run back to retrieve their belongings. As they once again started down the path to the west. Miroku had noticed that Kagome and Sesshomaru where not holding hands. As matter of fact they where not even walking next to each other. Something was wrong.

 

Lord Sesshomaru could feel the sadness in Kagome's Aura. Her head and form slumped. He looked over to Sesshomaru and he knew that words had been said, but he had no idea as to what they could have been.

 

Much of the day had gone that way. Even the children where being effected as they began to lag. Late afternoon it was decided that they should make camp.

 

Sango had thought it was time for a bath and a conversation. Walking over she took Kagome's arm and yelled for the kids to follow as they made their way to the hot springs. Leaving the men to work out whatever problems they had.

 

Sesshomaru watched as they walked away. Looking to the lord and the monk he decided to move beneath a tree away from the camp. He had no need to speak to anyone and no desire to fight with the demon lord.

 

Sango and Kagome soaked while the children splashed. Sango decide that she would start the conversation since Kagome seemed to be in another world.

 

“So what happened last night?” Sango asked as she lathered the soap over her skin.

 

“I walked in with the food and found Sesshomaru bleeding on the floor…”Kagome had started a choking sob as she thought back. “I thought I had lost him…My powers grew and I was going to….kill Lord Sesshomaru, but I couldn't and now Sesshomaru hates me for being weak….he doesn't want me to even touch him and I don't blame him.” She cried loudly as Sango came to her side to hug her.

 

The demon lord had listened to the girls from his concealed spot in the tree. It didn't make any sense in his mind. Sesshomaru was angry with Kagome for being weak? It seemed unlikely. Jumping down he went to speak with the only demon that could explain what was really going on.

 

“What do you want?” Sesshomaru growled drawing his whips.

 

“I do not wish to fight. I have come to speak.” Lord Sesshomaru said taking a seat next to the demon.

 

“Then speak.” Sesshomaru said pulling his powers back.

 

“Why are you angry with the miko?” Lord Sesshomaru asked

 

“I am not angry with her. I am giving her exactly what she wants.” Sesshomaru frowned looking at the ground. “I don't understand.” Lord Sesshomaru said trying to figure out why the demon would think that Kagome wanted to be treated so coldly.

 

“I am acting like you.”