InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Taming the Untamable ❯ Gathering the Troops part 2 ( Chapter 8 )

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Chapter 8: Gathering the Troops Part 2

`Kagali has really done a good job with this garden,' thought Athrun as he looked around for her. She was sitting on a swing towards the back of the garden looking around at the flowers that surrounded her.

When you entered the garden there was a small pond on one side and a large fountain on the other. Cobblestone walkways wound through the many flower beds. Japanese maples and weeping willows were sporadically placed throughout the flowers and around the walls. And on the opposite side of the garden there was a small heated pool with places carved out in it to sit and relax.

Athrun walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her shoulders, dipping in to kiss her neck. “Hey babe, are you gonna sit in this garden all day? I swear half the time it's like you live out here.”

“Well it's not like I have anything better to do. I'm glad lord Sesshoumaru let me have this garden, I don't know what I'd do all day without it.”

“What do you mean he let you have it?” He walked around to sit next to her on the swing.

“None of the gardeners are allowed in here unless I ask them to do something with it. I get to take care of this garden myself.”

“Huh, I knew you did a lot in here, I didn't know he'd given it to you. You've done a great job with it, by the way.”

“Thanks. So, where have you been?”

“Talking to Sesshy, I have to go get Inuyasha.”

“Oh fun.”

“Yeah, I'm hoping that he'll willingly come back with me.”

She snorted, “Fat chance, if memory serves, he absolutely hates coming here. It has something to do with his brother I think. So, how long will you be gone?”

“I should be back in a few days, a week at the most,” he said as he stood up.

“You'd better hurry back, we have a score to settle,” she said as she got up to give him a quick kiss.

“I had hoped you'd forgotten about that,” he replied, pulling her in for another kiss. After a few minutes he pulled back, “I have to go. I'll be back soon.” He kissed her one final time before turning and walking out of the garden.

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“Why hello there Rin,” said Sango as she entered the kitchen where the girl sat eating lunch. “How are you this morning?'

“Rin is fine,” she said, mouth full of food as she smiled up at the woman. “Lord Sesshoumaru!” She swallowed her food and ran to give the Taiyoukai a hug.

“Hello Rin,” he said solemnly, patting her on the head, “Ashimi, what is the menu for today?”

“Well, we are running low on supplies. So until kairi gets back from the market we have sandwiches and ramen.”

“How do you have ramen?” Sango asked.

“I was watching my brother from the trees a couple of weeks ago and saw how much he liked it so after they went to sleep I stole some from your friend's bag. I immediately fell in love with it. So I send someone every week to Inuyasha's to pick up a shipment of it.”

“Huh,” replied Sango, sitting down next to Rin, “go figure. Anyway, I'll take a sandwich please Ashimi.”

Ashimi only nodded before turning her attention to her lord, “I'm not even gonna bother asking you, I know what you'll say anyway. What about drinks?”

“Tea will be fine Ashimi,” replied Sesshoumaru as he sat down next to Sango.

“Oh, that sounds good. I'll have the same.”

“Two teas, one sandwich, and one ramen comin' right up,” she said, turning around to pour them their drinks before exiting into prepare their lunches.

As soon as she had left the room, Sesshoumaru reached under the table for Sango's hand. She gasped slightly before lacing her fingers in his, “what happened to not showing emotion?” she whispered low enough so that only he would hear.

“This doesn't count, it's only Rin,” he replied, leaning down to nuzzle at her neck.

“Well, you had better not start anything you don't intend on finishing,” she breathed.

“Is that a promise?” Sango could only moan as he began licking at her neck, suckling on the spot where her neck met her shoulder.

Ashimi chose that moment to walk in, arms full with food. “Ahem,” she said softly, knowing full well they heard her. Noticing their audience they quickly jumped away from each other. Ashimi only smiled as she handed them their food. `Well I do believe that my dear Sesshy has fallen in love,' she smirked.

Noticing her gaze, Sesshoumaru turned to his cook, “You will need to cook for 3 extra people starting sometime next week. My brother, his mate, and I assume the little kitsune will be staying here for a while.”

“Yes my lord.”

“Oh! Is Shippou coming?” Rin cried, looking up at her lord excitedly. She loved it when the little kitsune came to visit. He was about the same age as her and it was always much more fun to play with him than to have to play with Jaken or by herself.

“Yes Rin, he will be here,” he replied solemnly, “as will Kagome.”

“Yay!!” Rin sang, clapping her hands and jumping from her seat to tell everyone who would listen.

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As he walked up to the house, Athrun wondered why his lord had sent him to fetch his brother. Did he think that his brother could actually help them? He walked up to the door and was about to knock when a small voice him.

“I wouldn't go in there if I were you.”

“Why not?” said Athrun as he turned to face the little kitsune named Shippou that was playing in the sand a few feet away.

“I'm pretty sure if you go in there now you'll be scarred for life.”

Athrun's face scrunched up as he thought of all the possibilities of things they could be doing that would scar him for life. “You mean they're…” Shippou only nodded his head before returning his attention to his castle he was building. “Oh great!” said Athrun as he threw his hands up, “This is just what I need!” He slowly opened the door and went in. From the sounds that filled his ears as soon as he entered the house, he'd been right in his assumption of what they were doing. `Its bed enough that I walked in on Sess and his girl, this is ridiculous!' He sighed and turned to the opening in the ceiling. “Hey hentai, your brother requests your presence at the fortress.”

“Go to hell Athrun!” came a voice from upstairs, “Why should I give a fuck where he wants me to be?”

“Because, he needs your help with something that involves one of your friends.”

“Who?”

“Sango,” Athrun heard the rustling of clothing and knew he'd gotten through to the thick-headed hanyou. A few moments later a red clad figure jumped down in front of him.

“What's wrong with Sango?” He said, anger clear in his voice.

“She was raped. Lord Sesshoumaru needs you and your mate to come help him catch the bastard.”

“Well, why didn't you say so in the first place!?” He jumped back through the ceiling only to return with Kagome on his back. They walked through the door and he yelled for the kitsune to hurry up, before he took off towards the fortress.

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“Ya know,” said Sango as they walked through the garden, “I could get used to living in a place like this. It's so peaceful here, like nothing can go wrong.”

“I know what you mean. When I'm in this garden I feel like I can leave the rest of the world behind me.” Sesshoumaru snaked his hand around her waist and pulled her to him. “And ya know,” he purred into her ear, “I could defiantly get used to you living here.” He leaned down to kiss her but…

“My lord, they're here,” kairi shouted into the garden.

“So much for that, we might as well go see them.” He said, taking her hand and leading her into the lobby.

“SANGO!” Kagome yelled as she ran to embrace her friend. “Are you alright?” she asked with concern filled eyes.

“Yes I am,” she said, smiling broadly, “I'm glad you're here.”

“We came as soon as Athrun told us what happened.”

Sesshoumaru walked up beside Sango and looked over at his brother. “I wasn't expecting it to take so long for you to get here. We will discuss this tomorrow. For now, I expect you are exhausted from your trip. I will show you to your rooms.” He turned and walked towards the grand staircase.

“Sounds good to me,” sighed Inuyasha as he followed his brother up the stairs.

A.N. K, there is chapter 8. it is actually the second half to chapter 7. it was taking too long to type so I cut it in half.