InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Taming the Untamable ❯ First Night ( Chapter 4 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters except for Ayuri.

A.N. Just wanted to apologize for any jumps or repentance in the plotline. Even though I'm working on this as fast as I can, I am having to add lots of content to make up for the crap that was here before and it is taking quite a bit of time. Note that the two scenes at the bottom of this chapter were originally in chapter five. Which means that if you read this before I finish updating everything you're going to get to read the edited and unedited of this back to back. Sorry.

Chapter 4: First night

He was aware of her eyes upon him. They hadn't left him for the past hour. Ever since he'd told her that his inner youkai wanted to stay in her presence she'd watched him like a hawk. Figuring that she knew the only reason his inner youkai would want such contact with her, he hadn't pressed the matter, letting her get used to the idea. After all, he still needed to discern his feelings towards the situation. Now, as they made their way to the dining hall, he decided it was time to speak.

“Is there anything in particular you like to eat?”

“What?” She jumped not expecting the question. She was still trying to overcome the shock that Sesshoumaru's inner youkai was considering her for a mate. But what confused her even more was the fact that should he try to court her, she wasn't sure she would say no. He'd obviously changed from the youkai she used to know. And a part of her found that she wanted to find out just how much he'd changed. Thinking back to his question she shook her head, realizing a moment later that as he was walking in front of her he wouldn't be able to see it. “Oh, no not really. I'll eat anything really.”

“I highly doubt that considering most of the food served here is meant for demons.”

“Oh,” she said softly. She mentally smacked herself in the forehead for forgetting that demon and human cuisine was vastly different in nature. But then again, they had to have some form of human food for Rin. “I don't really have an opinion on the food I'll eat; whatever you have available is fine.”

“Very well,” Entering the dining hall, he nodded to Athrun who was eating his own dinner. “Athrun.”

“Sesshoumaru.”

“Where is Ayuri?”

“Right here,” the woman in question answered, emerging from the kitchen. “Your dinner will be ready momentarily.” Walking over to Sango, she placed her hand on the woman's shoulder, hoping to comfort her. She'd noticed how wary the woman looked of Athrun when she'd entered the room and she couldn't say she blamed her. “Sango, I prepared some oden for you and I took the liberty of feeding your fire neko before she was sent to you earlier. I hope that's alright.”

“Oh, thank you and that sounds great.” She smiled, noting that Ayuri was a half demon. “If you don't mind me asking, how is it you know how to make human food?”

“My mother taught me. I was very fortunate that Sesshoumaru required a cook talented with both youkai and human food. Not many people welcome hanyous into their village let alone their home.”

“I know,” Sango replied, trying to calm her senses. However much the woman in front of her eased her mind, she was still wary of the youkai sitting on the other side of Sesshoumaru. “I was always shocked at the way people treated Inuyasha.”

“Oh, you know Inuyasha?” Sango nodded, not really feeling up to explaining just why she knew him. “Oh, listen to me, blabbing on instead of getting your food. I'll be right back.”

“I should be getting along as well my lord,” Athrun said, standing from the table and bowing to the taiyoukai who nodded in response. “I shall leave at dawn for Inuyasha's forest.”

“Very good.”

Sango released a sigh of relief when the guard exited the elegant dining hall. He wasn't the man who'd attacked her, that much she knew from his voice, but considering what had happened when she'd entered the castle in the first place, she didn't want to draw any attention from Sesshoumaru's staff. She was grateful that at least the cook seemed nice. She wouldn't have to worry about being denied food.

“Thank you again, for sending for Inuyasha,” she said, needing him to understand just how much that meant to her. She needed a familiar face, people she knew she could trust. The only better thing he could do would be to find some way to bring Miroku back to life. The youkai lord merely nodded, his head turning to where Ayuri was reentering the dining hall with their food.

“Alright,” the young hanyou said, serving Sesshoumaru before walking to serve Sango. “Sorry that took so long. Please enjoy your meal.” She went to bow her way out of the room but stopped when she remembered she still needed to ask him something. “My lord, as Kagali has the day off would you like for me to take Rin for her evening bath?”

“That would be fine.”

“Then I will see to it as soon as I finish here.”

He nodded and she turned and walked into the kitchen.

“This looks great,” Sango said as she picked up her chopsticks. “Although, I can't believe you have a hanyou working in your house.”

“I have a human ward. Having a servant knowledgeable in human cuisine was to my advantage.”

“How did you find her? Uh, if you don't mind asking.”

“Her father worked for my own. He met her mother while they were settling a domestic dispute in a nearby village. I originally gave her a job as a favor to her father, but her presence became extremely helpful after Rin began following me.”

“Oh, well that makes sense.”

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“Inuyasha?” Kagome said softly, waiting until he `hmmm'd' in response to continue. “I've been wondering. What if we used the jewel to wish Miroku back to life.”

“I guess we could. But don't you think that would be kinda selfish? And you know as well as I do that we cannot risk making a selfish wish. That would only taint the jewel and make it that much harder to destroy.”

“I know, but think about it. Miroku's life was taken from him unnaturally. The wind tunnel ended his life prematurely. I think that since we would be restoring his life, not for our own desires but because Miroku deserves to live, that the wish would be pure.”

“Maybe, but let's not forget that the same logic could be put to use explaining why I should use it to become a full youkai, and we know that's a selfish wish.”

“I guess you're right. Course if you think about it, we'd be making the wish not only for him, but for Sango as well. When I saw her before we left, she looked terrible.”

“I know.”

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Oh man, I'm tired. Sango thought as she followed Sesshoumaru through the halls to some unknown destination. He'd said he had something to show her, but given his earlier statement, she wasn't so sure she wanted to be alone with him. It still blew her mind that he'd said that. She was having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that one of the most powerful youkai in the world, one who had personally attacked her comrades numerous times, was thinking of taking her as his mate. She understood that his personality and that of his inner youkai were different, but they couldn't be that far apart. Surely if he hated humans, his inner youkai would as well.

Her thoughts were interrupted when her silent leader turned suddenly and went outside. Where is he going? If he doesn't get there soon, I'm going…to... Finding herself unable to move, Sango gasped as she took in her surroundings. They were in a garden, much like the one she'd seen on her way through the gates when they'd arrived, but even though the garden she stood in now was a mere fraction of the size of the main garden, there was really no comparison. It's like I've walked into another world. Blocked off from the rest of the castle and shielded from the outside world by the wall that she could barely see through the foliage, the place she found herself was unlike anything she'd ever seen before. Looking up at the castle, she could see there was only one window that looked out over this garden, and she found herself envying whoever had this as their view.

“It's beautiful.” She murmured, unwilling to break the serenity of the garden.

“This is my private garden.” He said, causing her to gasp. “The only other person who has seen this place is Rin, and she has only seen it from inside.”

“So,” Sango said, glancing at his back curiously. “Why are you showing me this?”

“Because it is secure. No one even knows how to get here unless he or she is shown by myself. A barrier blocks all others from even sensing the garden's presence.” He walked to the opposite side of the garden, kneeling to sit beneath the boughs of a willow tree. “Now that you know where it is, you may come here whenever you like. You can be sure that no one will find you if you are within the confines of this garden.”

Sango found herself once again shocked with the man in front of her. He had allowed her access to one of his most private of sanctums. She knew that the garden would become a refuge for her during her stay here, especially until Inuyasha and Kagome arrived. Did he sense that I don't feel safe, even though he promised to guard me? She watched as he rested his head on the trunk of the tree, aware that his eyes were following her as she walked amongst the flowers.No, it has to be more than that. He could have simply ignored my insecurity. He's gone out of his way several times to ensure I was comfortable. So what is the deal?

“Is there something on your mind?” He said, causing her to jump slightly. She turned towards him and he could see the confusion written on her face.

“I just can't seem to figure you out.” She replied softly, attempting to hold in her yawns as she sunk down to sit against the far wall. “For as long as I've known you, you've never once seemed to hold any emotion towards a human except for hatred and disgust, other than for Rin, so I can't understand why you've been so kind to me. First you saved me from the man in the lobby, then you cared for me after I was attacked, and now you have given me access to a place that no one else has seen. It's just a little difficult to take in.”

“I see.” He sighed as her aura became even more sluggish. Knowing it wouldn't be long before she required sleep, he tried to formulate the best way to convey his thoughts quickly. “As I told you before, I myself am uncertain as to the reasons for my actions. I do not know why my inner youkai has chosen you, but this Sesshoumaru would like a chance to figure it out.”

His eyes met hers, and Sango found herself unable to do anything but nod in agreement. She had to admit, she was curious as well. She couldn't help but wonder at what a relationship with the youkai lord would be like, something she would never have even thought of before now. She couldn't explain it, but it was as if there was some unseen force drawing them together. And all she could do now was watch.

“Come,” he said suddenly, causing her to once again jump as she was forced out of her thoughts. “I will take you to your room.”

Nodding, Sango stood slowly and walked over to where he was opening the door to re-enter the castle, sighing as the feeling of safety vanished the moment she crossed the threshold.

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“Hey babe, why aren't you in bed yet?” Athrun said as he walked across the kitchen to sit by Kagali, the head of staff.

“Uugg, you'd think they could do one thing by themselves wouldn't you?”

“What do you mean? I thought today was your day off?”

“Exactly! It was! But those idiots can't do anything!”

Knowing she was referring to the household staff he sighed and wrapped an arm around her. “They called you in.”

“Yes! I thought I would never finish the pile of work they gave me!”

“They're just incompetent. So, anything I can do to make you feel better? A massage, perhaps?”

“Ha, you're funny,” she said sarcastically.

“I'm not kidding, besides you never gave me an answer yesterday.”

“I will never answer that question.”

She got up and walked across the room to deposit the forms she'd been working on in a cabinet. She gasped as his arms snaked around her waist and he started to nuzzle her neck. “Please? I promise to be good if you do.” He purred against her skin, sending waves of pleasure though her body. His breath was tickling her skin and Kagali cursed her body for reacting to him. She could feel the familiar warmth pooling between her legs as his tongue slid over her shoulder.

He kissed her neck and turned her around so that she was facing him, then kissed her again. His hands were not idle either, keeping one hand around her middle he let the other one explore. It snaked its way up her back and then back down her arm, taking her outer kimono with it. He repeated this with her other arm, letting the abandoned piece of clothing fall around her waist. He slipped one of the sleeves to her inner kimono off her shoulder and began kissing the newly exposed skin.

“No, stop please,” she panted, shivering when she felt his growl resonate throughout her entire body. Pushing against him, she tried to get her body under control. As much as she wanted him to continue, she knew they were walking on thin ice. “We can't do this here. If someone walks in on us, I'll be thrown out of the castle.”

“I won't let that happen. Besides, Sesshoumaru would never throw you out. Otherwise none of the work around here would get done and he'd be forced to find someone new to take the position…which is something he loathes.” He continued to lavish her shoulder and neck, his heart skipping a beat each time she tried to suppress a moan.

“No, we can't. Not now.”

“But I'm leaving in the morning. This is your last chance to see me.”

“You're just going to get Inuyasha. It's not that far.” His face contorted into a pout and Kagali giggled. “Fine, I promise if you let me finish this I will give you something special before you leave.”

His eyes brightened at once. Letting go of her, he helped her fix her kimono before kissing her briefly once more. “I guess I can let you finish your work. But don't keep me waiting long…I just might go to sleep.”

Rolling her eyes, Kagali shooed him out of the room before taking yet another pile of forms out of the cabinet and returning to her seat. Men.

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“Okay, let me leave a note for mom and then we can leave,” Kagome said, scribbling a note down on a scrap a note one a scrap of paper before turning to him.

“Feh! Bout time.” He knelt down and waited for her to climb onto his back, “I was wondering if I'd still be young enough to carry you by the time you were ready.” Standing back up he pulled her flush against his back and smirked, knowing that the friction caused when he ran would turn her on.

Once through the well, Inuyasha quickly surveyed the area to make sure everything was as it should be before taking off down the path they'd made that led to their house. The house was about half a mile from the well in a clearing. They'd chosen that spot because there was a hot spring right next to it as well as a small stream where they'd built a small waterfall. It provided them with both fresh water to drink as well as hot water to relax in.

Inuyasha jumped out of the trees and landed softly in front of the house. “Finally, we're home,” he sighed, setting her down and walking towards the door.

The house itself was small. It was two stories tall, with two rooms upstairs and three downstairs. The outside walls were painted white and there were several windows with real glass from Kagome's time. A small garden behind the house held various crops and flower beds were spread around the house. There were cherry blossom trees everywhere as well as several Japanese maples. Honeysuckle bushes lined the edges of the clearing and there were roses, orchids, daffodils, pansies, lilies, tulips, magnolias, foxgloves, along with several other types of flowers scattered around the yard in the various flower beds.

Inside, the house blended modern aspects with those of the feudal era. The floors throughout the house were made of maple wood. The kitchen was light blue and there was a large pit in the middle for cooking, a cabinet for the dishes, a counter to prepare food on as well as a small basin to wash the dishes in and a low table with satin cushions to eat at. The living room was a darker blue with a plush rug covering the floor. They'd placed a few paintings on the walls, but the majority of the objects in the room were cushions and chairs for when they had company. There was also a square hole in the ceiling so that Inuyasha didn't have to bother with the stairs. The last room downstairs was used for storage and was painted white. Between the kitchen and the living room was a small staircase which led to their bedrooms. Shippou's room was painted a deep green. He had toys everywhere and a small twin bed complete with Pokémon sheets. Inuyasha and Kagome's bedroom was red, of course, with a queen bed with red satin sheets.