InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Special delivery ❯ Left behind ( Chapter 42 )

Chapter 42: Left behind

 

 

A/N: Our two fave demon will finally get to see each other again, but we'll see in which circumstances.

 

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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'

 

 

“So what do you think? The place used to belong to a friend of mine, so I kind of know the neighborhood already.” The wind sorceress said appreciatively as her crimson eyes scanned over her new living environment. Yura's old apartment may contain only one bedroom that Kagura and Kanna would now be sharing, but it had a large living room and kitchen area, which the wind sorceress greatly appreciated.

 

`I'll be able to cook, and Kanna will have a place to play, but there's no bathtub. I'm really going to miss those long baths I use to take at Sessh's place.' From then on her thoughts drifted to the lusty time she had spent with the dog demon in his bathtub the first time they had slept together. Only thinking about it made a delightful warm feeling course through her body. `Now is really not the time to think about him.' She berated herself looking at the boxes littering her new living room.

 

“Your mom sure was generous to give me all this stuff.” Kagura smiled enthusiastically as she turned around to face Kagome, who was helping her move in.

 

“It's old furniture that was just going to waste in the storage room. Besides Grandpa said it was an advance on your salary. Now that thanks to you we emptied the storage room, I bet he's going to have you stock it up again with a bunch of stuff…” Kagome dismissed Kagura's thanks as she put on the brand new carpet the small box containing some of her old baby things she was carrying.

 

“Moving boxes isn't that bad. I don't mind some physical work.” The wind witch smiled back, gently picking up her daughter just as Kagome reached for Shippou. The two youngsters were about to protest, but refrained when they saw that Kagura and Kagome were just getting them out of the way.

 

“Keh! If you like physical work so much, how come I am doing all this heavy lifting?!” Inuyasha grumbled as he dragged along the mattress the wind sorceress had just purchased. Even though Mrs. Higurashi had possessed an old couch, and dining table with a set of chairs, Kagura had to buy a mattress for a bed. She was however glad that Yura's old landlord had agreed to let her have the desk and TV set her friend had left behind.

 

“I believe it is called chivalry.” Miroku remarked helping his best friend pushing the large mattress through the door of the bedroom.

 

“Yeah well I ain't a pack horse so stop trying to push this damn thing on my back, and lift it.” The irritated half demon retorted.

 

“How come is it that these two argue so much?” Sango asked a sigh escaping her lips.

 

“Men…” Kagome trailed off mirth lightening her chocolate eyes.

 

“Whatcha talking about wench?” Inuyasha scowled as he walked back into the living room. “Anyways Kagura you better feed us after all this work, I am starving.”

 

“Inuyasha! Be more respectful.” Kagome scolded him. The hanyou did not bother answering, although he glared at his son who was having a hard time keeping his bubbling laughter in.

 

“I'd cook, but I'm a little low on groceries, so I'll have to go shopping first.” Kagura said suspiciously eying the fridge that had come with the apartment. She had yet to actually open it, and only feared about what could be inside.

 

“Don't worry about it. We are here to help you, for friendship's sake, not for a free meal.” Sango remarked. Kagura was shocked to see how in the past two weeks the young woman had changed. She seemed much more assertive than before, and the wind sorceress could not help but wonder if it had to do with dating Miroku, or working with her father and younger brother in the family business.

 

“No it's no problem at all. I'll take Kanna with me. It will also give us an opportunity to get better acquainted with the neighborhood. In the meantime if you could unpack the cooking utensils and put them in the kitchen with the plates and stuff on the table that would be just great.”

 

“See! She's trying to con us into doing more work while she goes out prancing around.” Inuyasha grumbled.

 

“You are unbelievable.” Kagome refrained herself from doing her fiancé bodily harm. “Of course we'll gladly help. Why do you think she's asking us to do that? To get a head start since we wouldn't want for the immense pit that is your stomach to have to wait too long to get some food.”

 

“I never thought I'd say that, but I actually missed hearing them argue like this.” Sango observed thoughtfully.

 

“Lucky you. Ever since Inuyasha's surprise marriage proposal they've been at it non stop. I can't wait to see how they're going to set up their wedding ceremony and things…” Miroku said relishing the entertainment their future arguing would be sure to provide him.

 

“Kagome's grandpa said they won't make it to the ceremony, and that they'll kill each other first.” Shippou said squirming in Kagome's arms to be put on the ground.

 

“Is that so? Then maybe he could be persuaded into creating a betting pool… Better yet, I should do it at the office, that'd be a great way to get a windfall.” The blue eyed young human said thoughtfully.

 

“Miroku Houshi! You better not try to take advantage of my departure to try to get money out of people!” Sango exploded glaring at her boyfriend. She could still remember how before she had put an end to it, Miroku used to have betting pools set up where male employees of the Takahashi agency would wager on the color of Kagome's panties, or on the length of her renowned very short miniskirts. Of course Inuyasha had never heard of these, otherwise his friend would have been sure to rip him to shreds with his claws.

 

“Of course not Sango. Remember what I said last time? I am a changed man thanks to you.” The look of fury in his woman's eyes let him know she did not buy it.

 

“Okay kids, let's go shopping. No need for you to witness the idiocy of adults so early in your lives.” Kagura sighed as she gently ushered Shippou and Kanna out of the apartment.

 

As soon as they left her new place, Kagura let out a sigh. Noticing the forlorn look on Kanna's face, she frowned. “Kanna-chan, are you okay?”

 

“Yes.” The toddler answered impassively. Her answer made Kagura worry even more. `Maybe she feels bad because I've been working so much. Then again I bring her with me at the center, and Mrs. Higurashi had said that everything went great when I left Kanna with her to work at the restaurant in the evenings. I mean Kanna was fine before with being babysitter by Kaede when I had to work for dear old dad…' Unsure about what to do, Kagura suddenly picked up the fox kit walking next to her and murmured in is ear so that Kanna would not hear “Do you know what's up with her?” Her crimson eyes were still locked on her daughter, who was proudly walking in front of her.

 

Shippou always eager to help Kanna, who he considered his best friend answered without hesitation “She misses Kuma-chan.” He however did not mention that the little girl missed Sesshoumaru as well, if not more. The reason being that Kagome, who to his delight he could now officially call `mommy,' had advised him not to talk of his dog demon uncle around Kagura for a little while.

 

Kagura remembered that for the first days after their departure from Sesshoumaru's apartment, Kanna had asked after her stuffed toy Kuma-chan, but since she had stopped, the wind sorceress had inferred that maybe she had forgotten about it.

 

`I'm so stupid. Just because I didn't want to chance seeing Sesshoumaru, I made Kanna suffer. She loves that white teddy bear, and if she wants it, well we'll go get that damn bear.' The wind sorceress thought to herself saddened by how much she had hurt her daughter.

 

“Ah looks like we're here.” The wind sorceress forced a smile as she took a shopping cart in front of the supermarket and placed the two little children inside. She wasted no time to try to make things right with her daughter. “Say Kanna would you like to go looking for Kuma-chan today?”

 

“Really?!” Kanna asked her face lightning up, and a big smile finally appearing on her lips.

 

“Yeah. We'll go this afternoon since my shift at the restaurant starts late today.” Her mother said relieved to see a smile appear back on Kanna's lips.

 

“Thank you mommy.” The little girl said lovingly.

 

“Can we get pocky?” Shippou's question slightly startled Kagura, but her response came quickly when she placed two boxes of the sweet treat in her cart.

 

“Can we get more?” Kanna asked shyly.

 

“Fine, but you each eat a box today, and the rest tomorrow.” The wind sorceress chuckled as she picked up two more boxes. `I don't know if I should be glad about the fact that Shippou has given Kanna quite a taste for sweets. Then again she is a child, and needs to have some fun…'

 

The rest of the shopping trip went on perfectly, just as well as the large meal shared at Kagura's new apartment with her friends. Despite her happiness something was weighing on the wind sorceress's mind. A part of her dreaded seeing Sesshoumaru after the horrible things she had said to him, but the part of her that missed him terribly hoped he would be at his penthouse when she dropped by; even though, realistically speaking she knew he usually stayed at the office later than that.

 

 

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“Ugh had I remembered how much of an annoying scatter brain Totosai is I would have kept my key to the penthouse. “ Kagura growled. It had taken her close to ten minutes to convince the manager of the building to lend her his key to Sesshoumaru's penthouse. Totosai was a senile old demon with bad hearing therefore no matter how many times Kagura explained he refused to listen to her. Despite the many weeks she had spent in the building the old man seemed to have forgotten all about her.

 

“That old man is a real waste of time.” The wind sorceress sighed. Then as she looked down at her daughter a smile appeared on her red lips. “Whatever now we're going to get your pretty Kuma-chan back anyway.” Kanna answered her mother's smile eagerly.

 

Just as she readied herself to insert the key she had worked hard to obtain, the door of Sesshoumaru's penthouse was swung opened. None other than the dog demon was now standing in front of Kagura and Kanna.

 

The sudden appearance made her hear beat go wild. The wind sorceress took a step back, an expression of shock on her face. “You're home.” Was all she could find to say.

 

“I am.” He answered, already feeling ridiculous for answering so. Seeing Kagura at his doorstep on the one day he had decided not to go to his agency shocked him beyond words. Since his brother and Miroku had asked for time off to help her move into her new apartment, Sesshoumaru had decided to leave the office early himself, and to work from home. He was amazed by how much seeing Kagura affected him inside. He suddenly felt his heart beat painfully and his mouth go dry. Being so easily affected unnerved the cool and collected dog demon.

 

The two youkais stared into each other's eyes, not finding anymore to say. Luckily for them Kanna offered a distraction when she latched herself on Sesshoumaru's leg.

 

“Sesshoumaru!” The little girl exclaimed happily, breaking the heavy silence between the two adults.

 

“Kanna” A sincere smile which dazzled Kagura appeared on the inu youkai's lips.

He acknowledged Kanna's enthusiasm by taking a hold of the little girl, who was leaning against him, and placing her at his hip. He gave her a small hug before setting her back down. Kagura's heart ached even more at seeing the two of them together.

 

'It's not Kuma-chan only that Kanna has been missing, she missed him too, and I'm sure Sesshoumaru missed us as much as we missed him.' Kagura thought feeling horrible.

 

“Come inside.” He said happily, stepping aside to let both of them step in. `I knew she would come back to me, but knowing Kagura's pride, I thought it would take her longer to do so. I guess she truly could not do without me.' Sesshoumaru thought proud of himself. He however furrowed his brows when he noticed that Kagura had a frown on her face.

 

The way the scene of Kagura's return played in his mind, it involved profuse apologies, a nice family dinner, then a long exhausting yet very fulfilling session in his bed. In truth he had not expected her to be overjoyed, but he would have at least appreciated a smile.

 

“I like your hair down.” He commented his golden gaze going over Kagura's small frame. He had always appreciated seeing her hair unbound, and was glad to see it so once again. He however frowned when he saw that she had lost weight. `All my efforts went to waste. No matter, now that she is back by my side she will regain a fuller figure soon.'

 

“Thanks. I figured I might as well try something different.” She self consciously ran a hand through her long and messy wavy locks, hoping to give it some sort of acceptable appearance. She regretted not taking the time to arrange her hair and apply her make up more carefully. Had she known the dog demon was to be home, she would have dressed better.

 

“Well Sessh, the reason we're here is…” The wind sorceress started, but was interrupted by Sesshoumaru who raised his hand.

 

“No need. I can already tell.” He said. `Knowing Kagura trying to apologize must be too hard. I'd rather spare her.'

 

“Oh I guess you'd figure we'd come for Kuma-chan sooner or later.” Kagura said not really surprised. She knew that the dog demon was attentive to details and that he was aware that Kanna was attached to the plush toy he had given her.

 

“Kuma-chan?” He said feeling his heart sink. He had truly believed Kagura had come back to him to resume their relationship, and the fact that she was merely here for her daughter's plush toy vexed him.

 

“Yeah Kanna left it behind by accident.” The wind sorceress explained. “So do you know where it is?” As much as seeing Sesshoumaru pleased her, it also hurt. She was not prepared to see him again, and wanted to leave as quickly as possible, lest she say or do something regretful.

 

“On the couch... Let me go get it.” He answered moving over to the living room to retrieve the forgotten toy, which he had placed next to the blanket Kagura had gifted him. Both were reminders of his two girls.

 

“So nothing changed much around here.” The wind sorceress said uncomfortably, trying to relax the tense atmosphere between them. She placed her large bag higher on her shoulder. Suddenly the little gift she had placed in it felt heavier.

 

`Probably since I was not expecting to see Sessh today… The way I worked things in my mind, I was supposed to drop it behind as an apology for walking into his house without permission.' She thought to herself.

 

“Not really.” He said as he came back with Kuma-chan, kneeling over to hand him to Kanna.

 

“Thank you Sesshoumaru.” The child smiled throwing herself in the comforting arms of the dog demon. Seeing that she was not ready or willing to let him go, Sesshoumaru took to his feet, Kanna cradled in his arms.

 

“You left some clothes in our… my bedroom.” He almost kicked himself for his slip of the tongue.

 

“Yeah they didn't fit in my bag…”

 

“I packed them. You can take them if you want.”

 

`Guess he was eager to get rid of me. Can't say I blame him, I practically ran away from here like some thief. Pretty sure I hurt his feelings.' The wind sorceress thought ashamed of herself. Little did she know that it was because he could not bear seeing the remainder of her clothes in the closet they had shared that he had removed her clothes; it hurt him too much to have physical evidence of her presence in his penthouse.

 

“I guess I should take them off your hands…” Kagura tried a smile. “I'll be right back.” Without another word she fled to the master bedroom.

 

“Sesshoumaru I want to stay here.” Kanna said burrowing her face inside the crook of his neck, her small arms holding on to him.

 

“You don't mean that. What about your mother?” He smiled gently, caressing the little girl's white locks.

 

“She has to stay too. The four of us like before!” The prospect of having her family back made Kanna's eyes shimmer in delight.

 

“Four?” He questioned an eyebrow raised in surprise.

 

“With Kuma-chan. I left him here to stay with you. I don't want you to be lonely.” Her words made his chest tighten. It was unbelievable to him that a little child could so easily see through him.

 

“You have no reason to worry about me. I was not lonely” He lied, faking a small smile for Kanna's benefit.

 

“You did not miss me and mommy?” She asked him. The indescribable feelings of sadness and shock going through her almost brought tears to her dark eyes. It was not conceivable to her that he had not missed her when she had been suffering greatly of their separation.

 

“No need to cry little one. Of course I did. I missed you… and your mommy very much.”

 

“Then can we come back?”

 

“It isn't so simple…” He trailed off cowardly wishing for Kagura's return. Somehow it was impossibly hard for him to lie to Kanna, and telling her the truth was so complicated.

 

“Why not? Mommy miss you too. I see her cry one night.” Kanna's said in a faint voice, the ache in her chest was back. Her words felt like a physical blow to Sesshoumaru.

 

“I am so sorry Kanna.” Was all he could find to say, and he hated himself for that. How he wished he could tell the little girl everything would be alright and back to normal, with the three of them under the same roof.

 

“Can you come with us? The new apartment is nice… The shrine too. They have a cat… oh and also a very very old tree called the Gosinkoku!” Kanna spoke quickly. She had gotten used to the new and smaller apartment she shared with her mother, as well as the Higurashi shrine where she spent time when her mother could not bring her to work with her. She liked it there, but she would like it even more if Sesshoumaru was to move in with them.

 

“Goshinboku you mean.” He corrected his upper lip twitching in amusement. “Yes I heard of it, and saw it before. It is indeed very impressive. I take it all is well at the shrine? Do you have fun?” He faked a bright smile while he caressed her downy head. Kanna nodded energetically in response to his question.

 

“Good. I am sorry but it is not possible for me to come with you as well.”

 

“Okay.” Kanna sighed sadly. Somehow she knew that he would decline her suggestion, but she still had to ask. Then suddenly brightening up she added “Then here keep Kuma-chan!”

 

“I can't. It is his job is to look after you, and I know he takes it very seriously.” Sesshoumaru said to humor her.

 

“Okay. Then take this.” Kanna struggled to reach up for one of her flower hairpins before extending it to a surprised dog demon. “I want you to have it, so you don't forget me.”

 

Had he been prone to tears, he would have cried, but being Sesshoumaru he merely smiled sadly. “I could never forget you, but I will accept your gift, and cherish it.” He cradled the small hairpin in his large hand before placing it in his pocket. He then gave Kanna one more hug before pressing a kiss to the top of her head.

 

“I think I'm all set.” Kagura said as she walked back into the living room, fighting back incoming tears. She had no intention to tell her daughter or Sesshoumaru that she had seen and heard what had just taken place between them. The conversation had cut into her heart like a knife, and left her bleeding inside.

 

“Good.” The dog demon said placing the child on the ground.

 

“I guess it's time to go.” The wind sorceress said uncomfortably.

 

“You could always stay for an early dinner. We could order take out from that Chinese restaurant…” He proposed feeling hopeful. If the wind sorceress was not ready to come back live with him, he still hoped to at least spend time with her.

 

Kagura's stomach almost grumbled at thinking of the dumplings she loved so much, but it was Kanna's expectant dark eyes that almost made her agree. With a suffering sigh she shook her head. “Unfortunately I am due at work soon… maybe some other time.” She smiled at him tentatively. She sighed in relief when a light smile appeared on Sesshoumaru's lips.

 

“Are you going to attend the dinner Mrs. Higurashi is setting up in a couple of weeks for Inuyasha's engagement to Kagome?” Kagura tried hiding her hopefulness.

 

“Maybe…” He simply answered enigmatically, gloating inside; the wind sorceress's eagerness had not escaped his keen eye.

 

“Well I definitely will be there since I was enlisted to help with the cooking. It seems that my skills have for some reason really impressed Hana.” Kagura chuckled. Sesshoumaru did not even pretend to act surprised, after all he was aware of all this, courtesy of Inuyasha.

 

“Well then I guess I'll see you around…” The wind witch almost groaned at her words. `You could have found something better to say!' She berated herself. With one last smile, she placed the box containing her clothes under her arm, and reached for her daughter.

 

“Kagura.” Before she took a hold of Kanna, Sesshoumaru interrupted her. He placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, then lightly traced the bags under her beautiful crimson eyes with his long fingers, mindful of his claws. “If you ever need anything…” He started.

 

“I know I can count on you.” She smiled brightly at him. The words were barely out of her mouth that to her surprise he snaked his arm around her slim waist and flattened her body against his. In her surprise Kagura dropped her box, where it lay forgotten when she gave herself to Sesshoumaru's embrace. She had almost forgotten how pleasurable simply being in his arms felt. Breathing in her scent he tightened his hold on her.

 

“Take care of yourself.” He whispered to her pointy ear before giving his wind witch a peck on the forehead.

 

“Right back at you.” She smiled before raising herself on the point of her toes to plant a kiss to the corner of his mouth. She had meant for the stripes on his cheek, but her desire for him had taken the best of her. She had however managed to resist getting a full taste of his lips.

 

Not leaving the surprised dog demon a chance to compose himself, Kagura took her box of clothes and her daughter before quickly slipping out of the penthouse.

 

`Soon my dear. Very soon.' Sesshoumaru smiled to himself pressing his finger to the side of his mouth where the taste and scent of Kagura's lips lingered on his tingling skin.

 

A smile still gracing his lips he headed for his fridge meaning to get a refreshing glass of water. Kagura's little impromptu visit had deeply pleased him, and seeing Kanna again had made him extremely happy as well. Thinking about the little girl, he fished out her hair pin and clasped it in his palm. Just as he entered his kitchen he stopped dead in his tracks. His smile slowly grew; the reason being a fresh apple pie resting on his kitchen counter. Sesshoumaru chuckled. He was so surprised about Kagura's visit that he did not even notice the little gift she had left behind for him.

 

`To think that before meeting her I did not even enjoy sweets.' His thoughts strayed to how Kagura had also initiated him to the pleasures of whip cream, especially in the confines of their bedroom…

 

`It's going to be another long night of cold showers.' He sighed with suffering taking a fork to dig into his pie.

 

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To be continued…

 

 

A/N: Bittersweet meeting no? It was another sad one, I know. One more reason for you guys to hate me :P lol. The next chapter will be named Hard day's work in which things might start to brighten up.