InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Special delivery ❯ Bed rest ( Chapter 32 )

Chapter 32: Bed rest

 

 

A/N: Ah sorry to all, but this is another longer chapter: I've had computer troubles, and a lack of inspiration this week (not to mention school stuff), but I managed to write thanks to all the readers' amazing support.

 

Also I'd like to give kudos to my dear friend Jinxy-sama whose amazing story “It's Late” has inspired me a lot, and taught a few things on how to write great angst scenes.

Not much more to say, so I won't bore you with a long note.

 

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Disclaimer: If I owned Inuyasha, Sesshy and Kagura would be happily mated and working on silver haired baby number three by now…

 

 

 

“Talking”

`Thoughts'

 

 

 

“Keh! Whatever happens I bet I'm going to beat your sorry ass today!” Inuyasha smirked as he looked at his brother. The older dog demon did not even bother answering the taunt. He simply kept on sipping his coffee slowly. As composed as Sesshoumaru wanted to appear; however, the competitive glint in his eyes did not go unnoticed by his younger half brother.

 

'The day this idiot will manage to beat this Sesshoumaru has yet to come.' The older sibling thought feeling the corners of his mouth lift slightly in amusement.

 

“Watch your language in front of innocent ears!” Kagome screamed angrily at her boyfriend.

 

“Feh! Who has innocent ears in here?” The hanyou retorted crossing his arms over his chest in a stubborn gesture.

 

“I think she means Kanna and me.” Shippou volunteered for an answer as he pushed away his now empty bowl of cereal.

 

“You? Innocent?! As if!” Inuyasha scoffed at his son.

 

“I would be if you weren't so mean to me.” Shippou complained with a pout.

 

“Inuyasha! I told you a thousand times, stop being so rude to the poor Shippou, otherwise your own son will hate you.” Kagome scolded her boyfriend as she took his son in her arms. With a smirk Shippou stuck his tongue out at his father before burrowing his head against the neck of the woman he considered his mother.

 

“Why you little insufferable runt!” Inuyasha said glaring at his son. Just as he was about to grab Shippou, Kagome sent him a murderous glare.

 

“Touch him, and I promise you will regret it Inuyasha.” His girlfriend warned him, her brown eyes darkening, showing her growing anger.

 

“Feh! Whatever...” Inuyasha grumbled as he turned around to reach over for the fridge and retrieve a bottle of water, which he quickly drank, pretending not to care about his son and girlfriend.

 

Glad to have scared off Inuyasha, Kagome turned her back to him, and without letting go of the young fox demon in her arms, reached over for her mug of tea.

 

“Feh! You won round one kid, but the war's far from being over.” Inuyasha mouthed at his son, making sure that only people with demonic hearing would clearly hear what he said. He had of course waited until Kagome would be sure not to see or hear his threat.

 

“Oh Kagome you didn't give me my good morning kiss yet.” The young fox demon remarked, with teary emerald orbs. Shippou tried very hard not to smile at the outraged expression etched on his father's face.

 

Unaware of the standoff between the two Takahashis, Kagome happily complied with the request, and pressed a small kiss to Shippou's forehead. Glad to have gotten another `point,' Shippou flashed a toothy grin at his father, who responded by an appalled scowl.

 

“Hum little brother it seems your son has more sense than you do.” Sesshoumaru teased the hanyou. Inuyasha merely responded by letting out a small annoyed groan.

 

“I'm always impressed when I hear Shippou act and speak. To think that he's only three years old! I mean I remember when my brother was this young, and he surely could not communicate this well. Had it not been for his short size, he could easily be mistaken for a child twice his age, if not more.” Sango said as she looked at the young fox demon with awe.

 

“Well Kanna is the same, so I guess that's just demon toddlers. If you want to find out how fast human children can develop why don't we try making one?” Miroku asked his girlfriend as his hand strayed to her behind.

 

“I can't believe I agreed to share a bedroom with you!” The head of security growled as she gave her boyfriend a resonating slap.

 

“Feh! I feel like something's missing here. Oh I get it there haven't been any sarcastic remarks. Hey Fluffy where's your wench. Haven't seen her since yesterday night.” Inuyasha asked thoughtfully as he looked around the room.

 

“Kagura is still in bed. Oh and little brother I would watch it and not call her a wench if I were you, unless you wish to lose your neck” Sesshoumaru could not help but tease Inuyasha.

 

“Well maybe you should go wake her up before you guys leave for your little fishing trip.” Kagome suggested. She really did not want to be the one to have to wake up the wind sorceress. `Somehow she doesn't seem to be the type of person who likes being wakened up in the morning…'

 

“Please dear Kagome do not call our manly outing a little fishing trip... We've been waiting for three days until the weather becomes perfect for our manly ritual activity. This tradition goes way back, so please do not belittle it.” Miroku said with a suffering sigh as he took out from the freezer some ice to apply on his bruised cheek.

 

“It is an important contest. After all Inuyasha and I are going to do our best to beat Sesshoumaru and bring back the biggest fish for a change. The only time this occurred was when we teamed up against him back during our college years. Of course our two friends' late father was a real pro when it came to fishing, so I guess our big boss's success must have much to do with him being a full dog demon... In any case today will be the day such a feat will be repeated, and we will beat Sesshoumaru.” Miroku said a determined light dancing in his blue eyes.

 

“You can try...” The eldest Takahashi brother trailed off with a smirk as, to her request, he refilled Kanna's bowl of cereal, which the little girl devoured quickly and happily. “We all know you will fail. After all you have been trying for years now. Neither of you have the ability and the patience for such an activity, especially you Inuyasha.”

 

“I wouldn't bet on it! I've been working on my skills.” The hanyou retorted, crossing his arms over his chest.

 

“Oh I am sure Kagome could testify on that.” Miroku said wiggling his eyebrows suggestively.

 

Just as Inuyasha was going to respond, Sango delivered another slap to her boyfriend.

 

“Enough of your perverted words, there are babies present!” His young dark brown haired girlfriend said angrily.

 

“I'm not a baby anymore! After all dad said I could go fishing with the men too.” Shippou corrected as he squirmed for Kagome to put him down. As soon as he was freed, the young demon, walked past Kirara eating her breakfast while settled on the cool tiled kitchen floor, to hurry to his father's side and looking up at Inuyasha asked “You said it was a tradition for Takahashi men, so I can come too, right daddy?” The little kitsune tried using his large green eyes to get his father to comply with his request. At the moment any contest between his father and him over Kagome's attention was far from his mind.

 

Even though he tried not to show it, the hanyou was really touched by the way Shippou had just referred to him. `Even though I adopted him a year and a half ago, it's the first time he called me daddy.'

 

“Of course son. Together we'll show to your old uncle Fluffy how it's done...” Inuyasha said gently resting his clawed hand on his grinning son's fiery red head.

 

“If that's the case then you two better go get changed” Kagome said with a smile. She could easily see through the emotion Inuyasha was trying to hide from showing on his face, and it warmed her heart.

 

“I agree with Kagome. The same goes for you Miroku. The four of us leave immediately.” Without another word, Sesshoumaru took a hold of Kanna and the two of them left the kitchen.

 

 

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“Kagura?” Sesshoumaru asked as he entered their bedroom. He put Kanna down on their empty bed and went into the bathroom. With eyes opened wide in shock, he quickly walked over to the toilet where Kagura was hunched over.

 

“Are you not feeling well?” He asked pulling her long and messy ponytail out of her face and holding it over her head.

 

“If I was well, I wouldn't be puking my guts out, right?” She asked before quickly burying her head back in the toilet to empty her stomach some more. Without answering her angry words, Sesshoumaru gently rubbed her back, as she retched. After flushing Kagura took to her feet, and washed her mouth and face thoroughly.

 

“I'm sorry for being bitchy. Since I woke up, I've just been feeling horrible, but taking it out on you is still unnecessary.” The wind sorceress said with a sigh taking with a grateful nod the towel her boyfriend handed her.

 

“You are of course forgiven; it was nothing. Now maybe you should get back to bed.” He instructed as he gently pushed her towards the adjacent bedroom.

 

To both of their surprise, none other than Inuyasha was comfortably lying on their bed, playing with Kanna and her white teddy bear, Kuma-chan.

 

“Feh! Kagura were you the one throwing up like that? Could it be morning sickness? Wow you guys sure work fast. To be honest, I'm disappointed; Fluffy I'd thought you'd tell me if a little Takahashi was in the works...” The hanyou remarked as jumped off the bed and took to his feet.

 

'Could Kagura be pregnant?!' Sesshoumaru wondered looking at the pale woman by his side. He was shocked to realize that instead of surprise or terror, the prospect of her having his child made him... happy.

 

'Me pregnant?! I'd never let such a thing happen. Sesshoumaru and I are not even close to having a deep enough relationship for that to happen. Not to mention that I already have a hard enough time caring for Kanna, so having to provide for another baby would be impossible... Had it not been for Sesshoumaru I'd be penniless and without a roof. Even when Kanna was sick I was powerless, it was Sesshoumaru who helped me...' As she thought about it, the wind sorceress took a few seconds to recollect her thoughts.

 

`I've really come to depend on Sesshoumaru. Maybe I depend on him a little too much.' Kagura thought to herself, a deep frown appearing on her brows. 'When did I come to rely on him so much? To think that I had promised Kanna we'd make it on our own... we're pretty far from that. I'm pretty far from my goal of being completely independent.' One look at her daughter's inquisitive dark eyes, and Kagura snapped out of her self-reflective thoughts.

 

“Kanna-chan can you please cover your ears for mommy, just for a little while.” The wind sorceress said with a small forced smile. As soon as her daughter complied, without missing a beat, the wind sorceress took off one of her slippers and threw it at Inuyasha's head.

 

“You stupid bitch! What the hell was that for?!” The hanyou roared in anger, brandishing the fluffy shoewear angrily before throwing it on the carpet. Before Sesshoumaru could step in and remind Inuyasha how to treat a lady properly, Kagura intervened.

 

“Inuyasha don't you even joke about something as serious as a pregnancy.” Kagura hissed angrily, her crimson eyed burning even brighter. “I love my daughter more than anything, but having her was one of the hardest things I ever had to do, and one of the hardest decisions for me. Let me just tell you that I won't be having any more kids for a very good long while.”

 

After taking a few short calming breaths she continued. “Even if it's none of your business to know that, ever since Kanna's birth, I've paid great attention when it comes to birth control, so there's no way in hell I could be pregnant. I'm sure I just got the stomach flu or something.” The wind sorceress explained to herself more than to Inuyasha.

 

She needed to reassure herself that there was absolutely no chance she had forgotten to take her birth control pills. The idea that her contraception had not worked with Sesshoumaru was bad enough in itself, but it was rather the prospect that it could have failed her earlier that downright terrorized her.

 

'If there's one thing I've been careful about it's definitely not to get pregnant again. I can't imagine what would have happened to me then. Wouldn't that have made Naraku lose his mind for good?!' She told herself with a shiver of fright. `Not to mention that I don't know what I would have done had I had a child in those conditions…'

 

“Inuyasha maybe it would be for the best if you left. Let the others know I will not go on the fishing outing.” The dog demon said pushing Kagura towards the bed. The wind sorceress lied next to her daughter, and lowered the toddler's hands from her ears before giving her a kiss on the forehead and a firm hug.

 

“Okay. Since Kagome and Sango are coming with us too, do you want us to bring Kanna along?...” Inuyasha asked uncomfortably.

 

“No I want to say with mommy and Sesshoumaru.” The little girl said on a decisive tone. Her quick and sharp response made Inuyasha blink in surprise.

 

“Yeah I get it. See ya guys tonight.” The hanyou said as he quickly turned around and left the master bedroom. The 'conversation' he had just had with his brother's girlfriend had completely freaked him out.

 

`Damn that sure as hell was WAY too much information for me. I didn't ask if Sessh and her used birth control… Seems like she just can't take a joke; I really didn't mean anything by it… I hope Sessh and Kagura won't be all mad at me now. Then again Kagura's reaction was kind of strange… I've never really wondered about it, but maybe she had a hard time with her kid's dad or something. Damn. Way to put your foot in your mouth Inuyasha! That's why I rather talk with my wench, with her things are at least easier, well not all the time...' The half dog demon thought letting out a small groan.

 

“So what's happening over there? I think I heard some screaming” Kagome asked her boyfriend as he walked inside their bedroom. Without answering her Inuyasha simply encircled her in a firm hug.

 

“You know I love you, right?” The hanyou suddenly whispered in her ear, fanning his hot breath on her sensitive skin.

 

“Yes of course. You did show it to me yesterday during our picnic on the beach.” She answered with a smile recalling how pleasurably surprised she had by his surprise. `I never could have guessed Inuyasha could be so romantic…'

 

“Oh damn that's it!” Inuyasha gasped suddenly breaking their embrace. 'It must be because she tasted my cooking yesterday that Kagura's sick. She's gotta have food poisoning' He realized feeling guilty. 'Damn it's a good thing I listened to the witch and stuck to ramen. I can't imagine how sick the dish I made would've made Kagome feel. Maybe using the leftover ingredients I found in the pantry and fridge wasn't such a good idea neither was deciding to bring over the main ingredients in my bag; I probably should have used the freshest stuff possible instead... Anyway Kagura should be okay; she IS youkai after all… Still before I leave I'm gonna make some of mom's tummy ache remedy for her.' Inuyasha's thought a wave of remorse suddenly washing over him.

 

“What is it?” The young human asked worriedly, looking at her boyfriend's sour face in surprise.

 

“Nothing for you to worry about wench. Get changed. I've got a small errand to run, but I'll be back as fast as I can.” Without another word he ran out of the room.

 

“So much for being suddenly romantic you insensitive jerk!” Kagome mumbled under her breath.

 

 

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“You know I must admit that I'm impressed. Despite a few slip ups here and there, you've been pretty well behaved the whole time we've been here.” Sango said with an appreciative smile as she looked at her boyfriend. She put down Kirara on the ground of the foyer, where they were all waiting for everyone to leave for their fishing trip.

 

“Well it's true that even if we have been sharing the same bed for the past two nights, I did keep my fingers to myself. The reason is that I can only control myself when I am with someone I truly care about.” The young human explained as he looped his arms around his brand new girlfriend. 'Well there's also the fact that for a cat, Kirara is a pretty good “guard dog.” If only she wasn't youkai and didn't have claws, or actually slept more at night...' He thought recalling the scratches his hand had suffered throughout the night every time his forgotten limb got too close to the unsuspecting and slumbering Sango's flesh.

 

“So you truly care about me?...” Sango asked with a small blush.

 

“How can you doubt it?” Miroku retorted pressing a small kiss to her lips. Before he could deepen their kiss, Miroku's hand traveled downwards to land on Sango's behind.

 

“Oh you disgusting lecher. You'll never change!” She screamed as she stormed up the staircase and headed for the bedroom she and Miroku were supposed to share for the duration of the trip. 'I knew I should have sent him to sleep in the children's room...' She thought angrily.

 

“Oh my hand why did you have to betray me so?” Miroku lamented with a sigh before going up to run after his girlfriend and apologize profusely.

 

 

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Sesshoumaru waited until all of his `friends' were out the door to walk towards the master bedroom. On his way there, he pondered on his earlier reaction to Inuyasha's remark to Kagura's apparent illness. Mainly when for a brief second he rejoiced that the wind sorceress might be pregnant.

 

`My reaction was merely due to the idea that if the witch was indeed with my child, unlike Shinichi, I would do what is expected of any man, and do right by her. I do not even want children, so my reaction was not due to joy, but rather a sense of duty. I have never appreciated children, and cannot see myself raising some of my own.' He tried to convince himself, trying to make sense of his conflicting emotions. He did his best to ignore the persistent voice in his head that kept on pointing out his lies. Notably how attached he had become to Kanna despite his supposed aversion of children.

 

“It seems they are all gone.” The dog demon sighed as he entered the bedroom Kagura and he shared.

 

Sesshoumaru then headed towards his lover's daughter. He handed to Kanna, who was happily settled on a blanket on the ground with her favorite mirror. In order to keep her entertained he also gave her a coloring book along with a box of colored pencils, which she took gratefully with a large smile.

 

Kagura was lying in bed, a hand clutching her stomach, but when she heard her boyfriend enter the room, she did manage to raise her head to look at him.

 

“Here drink this. Inuyasha made it for you with remnants of the healing herbs garden his mother had set up behind the house. He simply asked me to give this to you along with the words 'gratin dauphinois...' I am not sure I know what he meant, nor if I even want to know for that matter...” Sesshoumaru said handing over to Kagura a mug filled of a heavy brown mixture.

 

“Ugh it's nothing, don't worry about it.” Kagura replied propping herself in bed to drink the concoction as fast as possible. As soon as it went down her throat, she wanted to spit it out. 'Gods I feel worse after drinking this.' Kagura thought with a frown.

 

“You should start to feel better soon. As much as I do not particularly care for Izayoi, her herbal remedies are famous for being very effective.” Sesshoumaru reassured Kagura as he gently tucked her into bed.

 

“I'm sorry for spoiling your day. I know you were really looking forward to going fishing, and having fun with the others.” The wind sorceress apologized with a sigh.

 

“Nonsense. I am sure you would do the same for me. I can always go fishing with these morons after you feel better. In any case I have some work to catch up on, therefore staying in today is for the best.” Sesshoumaru said as he walked over to the desk to take his laptop along with a few books.

 

“Here before I forget. I took some books from father's library as you asked; I am sure you will enjoy them.” The dog demon said, fighting off a small smile as he handed to Kagura several large books then settled on the bed next to her.

 

“What are these? They're way too big to be novels...” She chuckled before reading the title of the first large book. “'Architecture from then until now' ? Sessh what is this?” She asked him with a frown, her eyes resting on the cover of the book at the top of the pile.

 

“Nothing. I merely believed you would enjoy those. If they are not to your taste, I will go take a novel out for you.” He shrugged typing quickly on his laptop.

 

'Fine since Mr. almighty thinks he knows my taste so well, I'll try those stupid books. Even if I'm sure they suck...' Kagura thought with a huff as she opened the first book on the pile.

 

 

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The wind sorceress snapped open her eyes and as she sat up and wondered at one point she had fallen asleep. 'The last thing I remember was reading a very interesting chapter on Gothic inspired architecture…'

 

Another thing that surprised her was the sight that greeted her when she looked around her. Not only had she been comfortably placed under the covers, but the books she had been reading were nicely stacked on her night stand. A smile graced Kagura's lips when she turned to her side and saw that Kanna was sleeping soundly on the bed, gently sandwiched in between her mother and Sesshoumaru. After bending down to press a tender kiss to her daughter's forehead, the wind witch gently reached over to brush some of Sesshoumaru's hair from his forehead, revealing the blue crescent mark on his fair skin. The gentle caress caused him to crack open his golden eyes.

 

“Did I wake you?” Kagura softly whispered to him not stopping her gentle caresses. She once more marveled at the silky texture of his silver tresses.

 

“No. I had merely closed my eyes for a minute.” Sesshoumaru said not moving since he greatly enjoyed her skin brushing against his hair. “How are you feeling?”

 

“Better. Guess I'll be up by tomorrow. As disgusting as it tasted, it was some serious medicine your brother gave me there...” She trailed off with a chuckle. “Wow it's already three in the afternoon!” She then gasped when she noticed the time.

 

“The others are not back yet, so I already gave Kanna her lunch and put her down for her nap fifteen minutes ago. She refused to sleep, so I had to bribe her with a bedtime story tonight. She did however insist to stay and nap here, and since I was sure you would have no objections, I let her be.” Sesshoumaru informed his girlfriend as he sat up in bed, careful not to wake up the slumbering toddler lying between them.

 

“Hum what a lucky girl I am. Not only are you good to me, but you also are good to my daughter. Aren't you the perfect boyfriend?” The wind sorceress asked with a sweet smile. Not willing for Kagura to see his reaction to her praising words, which had come in his cheeks turning slightly red, he turned his head away from her.

 

“Do you want to watch a movie? With subtitles of course, considering we only have to wake up Kanna in forty five minutes.” The dog demon asked not commenting on Kagura's compliment even though it pleased him greatly.

 

“Throw in some buttery pop corn and I'm in.” She suggested realizing she had a sudden craving for a greasy snack.

 

“No, you have to be careful with your stomach. I am after all not looking forward to once again holding your hair up for you, while you are bent over the toilet emptying your stomach.” He remarked dryly as he stood up to put the movie in the DVD player. The dog demon was suddenly quite happy to have upgraded the electronic installation in his father's villa.

 

'Ugh he's so self righteous.' Kagura thought with a pout even if she knew Sesshoumaru was only concerned for her. 'Damn it, once again he's probably right anyway...'

 

“If you are hungry, I can go get you some soup.” He suggested with a smirk, already anticipating a negative answer from Kagura.

 

“No thanks I'm good...” She snapped before adding on a soothed tone “I'll eat something else later on.” She realized how she really was lucky to have such a kind man in her life, especially compared to her past life.

 

`As great as he is I', still lying to him.'

 

“Hey Sessh there's something I'd like to ask your opinion on.” Kagura said after taking a deep relaxing breath.

 

“What is it?” The dog demon asked surprised by her question. He stood up and went over to the flat screen TV mounted on his wall.

 

“How would a man react if he found out the woman he's seeing is keeping something from him. Something he might see as important.” The wind sorceress purposely stayed vague, afraid the dog demon would guess the reason behind her question.

 

'I just want to reassure myself that I am right in keeping Sesshoumaru in the dark.' She thought to herself reflecting on her hidden secret.

 

“Hum I am guessing this has to do with Kagome coming to talk to you while I was helping Inuyasha with your medicine. Well since you asked, my opinion on the matter would depend on why she is keeping her secret.” Sesshoumaru told her, unsuspecting of Kagura's true motive.

 

“Let's just say the woman is keeping silent to protect the man she cares for.” The wind sorceress said feeling slightly bad for letting Sesshoumaru think she was talking of Kagome an Inuyasha.

 

“Then there is nothing she should be worried about. Sometimes sacrifices require to be made for the sake of the people you care about. Knowing Inuyasha, he will probably forgive Kagome when she deems it safe enough to tell him the truth.” He answered as he pressed play on the DVD player.

 

“Yes I think you're right.” She sighed, feeling less guilty over keeping her past a secret.

 

“I am glad to have put your mind to rest.” Sesshoumaru said after he settled back in bed next to his girlfriend and her daughter. “Now I have a suggestion to make. I would like you to try something...” He trailed off testing the waters.

 

“Hum what is it? Are you having some kinky ideas?” She asked a smirk on her lips.

 

“No.” He answered even though he knew she was teasing him. After all they would never engage in anything of a sexual nature with Kanna so close by. Not to mention that due to Kagura not feeling well, any sexual ideas had been pushed at the back of his mind.

 

“I quite appreciated the drawing of the villa you had made on the sand the other day, and thought you could try making it again. This time on paper.” Sesshoumaru spoke.

 

“I don't know about that... I told you before that I'm not good at drawing.” She tried eluding his suggestion.

 

“I am ready to bet that you never actually tried...” He ventured. The light blush on Kagura's face let him know he was right.

 

“What if I'm not good at it?” The wind sorceress asked with a sigh.

 

“Whether you are good at it or not does not matter.” He informed her as he picked up from his side table the piece of paper and pencil he had prepared for the occasion, and extended both to her.

 

“Fine. If it pleases you, why not give it a try?” She smiled shyly as she took the art supplies from him with an uncomfortable smile.

 

 

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The wind sorceress looked out the window and sighed happily as she noticed that the sky had already grown dark. Even though Sesshoumaru had only left a few minutes earlier to put Kanna to bed for the night, Kagura was already feeling their absence.

 

'I'm sure Kanna asked him to read her a long bedtime story.' She thought with a smirk. 'Seems like none of us can have enough of that poor man. As if spending the entire day in bed with Sesshoumaru catering to our every needs was not enough for us. I guess Kanna and I are both quite greedy…' She chuckled to herself.

 

She looked down with awe at the sketch in her hands. 'Maybe that proud bastard knows me better than I thought. I actually am interested by all this stuff on architecture...' She reflected with a sigh. 'I've never put a lot of thought into what I might enjoy studying. School has never worked out for me, and unlike Sesshoumaru I didn't have a decent family business I'd one day would like to take over, which could serve as motivation in my studies... but now I actually feel like knowing more about this architecture business.'

 

Kagura was amazed how good the drawing of the beach house Sesshoumaru had encouraged, and helped her make had turned out.

 

`Seriously who could have ever thought I was actually good at something?' She wondered truly astonished by her hidden talent Sesshoumaru had helped her uncover.

 

`I have no idea how that guy does it, but Sesshoumaru always manages to surprise me. I feel like he knows me better than myself…' Kagura mused before once more looking down at the drawing she had made. 'His father's house is truly beautiful. Had I never met Sesshoumaru, I'd never be able to be in such a place. It makes me feel like a true Cinderella… A Cinderella who lies and cheats her Prince Charming though… When I look at how dishonest I've been, I wonder if I deserve to be here... Ever since I met him I've been living one hell of a life. I could get used to all this luxury, and having someone waiting on me while I rest in bed all day, but I realize now that I may be depending on Sessh a little too much. If he ever tires of me, or finds out the truth and leaves me, what am I going to do? It's not like I've got a back up plan or something....'

 

The wind sorceress was so enthralled by her worrisome thoughts that she was startled when she heard a knock on the door.

 

“Come in!” She called wondering who it could be; when the person stepped into the room she forced a smile on her lips. “Are you stalking me or something?” She joked when she realized her visitor was none other than Miroku.

 

“Nope. Inuyasha told us you weren't feeling well, so I came to check on you.” The young human said with glinting indigo eyes, stopping not far away from the bed Kagura was resting on.

 

“Thanks but I'm fine. Didn't Sango and Kagome tell you? They were here not ten minutes ago.” Then as Kagura noticed Miroku had a full glass in his hand she asked “What's that? Doesn't look like some of Inuyasha's mother disgusting remedy.” 'Then again it was pretty successful; I don't even have stomach cramps anymore.'

 

“It's just grapefruit juice. According to my uncle and great master Mushin, it's excellent to help women plagued by morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.” Miroku explained with a genuine smile. His smile did disappear when he noticed Kagura's eyes burning a frightening shade of bright red. Too surprised he did not even try to dodge the slipper she suddenly threw at his face.

 

“INUYASHA! Get your ass over here you complete idiot!” The wind sorceress yelled anger clear in her voice.

 

'Oh did I put him in trouble? Oops looks like I should have held my tongue...' Miroku thought sheepishly as he hurried out of the master bedroom. Before leaving he did however take the time to place the glass of juice on the desk.

 

 

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Miles away, a dark half demon was having a breakthrough of his own. Just as he finished reading online the article published in Youkai Daily five years ago, he diligently wrote down the information he needed.

 

`Isn't the internet a delightful invention?' The man thought to himself a fond smile on his lips. Intent on finding who was behind the Takahashi agency he had done some research.

 

`What a surprise to see that the white haired freak who had rescued that little bitch and her spawn is none other than a wealthy CEO. He is quite a catch. Hum I always knew she had great potential…'

 

The man did not even bother turning around when someone entered his bedroom.

 

“Nar…” The young woman started in a frightened voice, to be interrupted immediately by the man.

 

“What were you about to call me?” He asked, turning around to face her, red eyes gleaming with fury.

 

“My apologies master.” She apologized with a bow, already knowing she would be severely punished for her mistake.

 

“Get undressed, and get into position on the bed; I will be joining you.” He instructed, as he reached over in his closet for his favorite leather belt.

 

Before approaching the shaking blond woman sprawled on his bed, the dark man's red eyes rolled away to rest on the DVD he had received in the mail the previous day.

 

`Time to have some fun Mr Sesshoumaru Takahashi.'

 

 

To be continued...

 

 

A/N: Feeling creeped out by the last segment? So was I. I've never really tried my hand at evilness, so I couldn't get into more detail. At least there was some more fluff despite the fact that Kagura is starting to have some doubts, and that an evil plan is in the works. The next chapter will be named Winds of change; I should let you guys find out what will happen in it, but here's a hint: things will take a turn. Helpful, no? Lol. See you guys next week (with a shorter chapter and a lemon).