InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Tarnished Armor ❯ Prospect 3: Fluffy-Chan aka Sessho-Maru ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
A/N: Alrighty, well my personal favorite, Fluffy-Chan!

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Kagome's mind drifted yet again to the man whom had willingly let her ruin his attire withher hot, salty tears. Whom was he? She thought she might know. He was definitely a inu-youkai with that tail and his ears. He had seemed aloof and indifferent when she had glanced up at him as she ran. Her first thought was of a woman because of his knee-length silvery white hair, but merely a second more and she realized by sight and scent he was a male. She didn't care, and had ran staight into him. It was like running into a cushioned steel wall. She had clung to him, and cryed her little heart out before calming down and taking a deep breath.

She had found herself occupied with keeping herself upright, as she had become exhausted quickly. That problem was solved when she had been lifted into the male's arms. She had been surprised, and glanced up into his face, and again was shocked. He had a definate protective aura around him, had a cold look on his face, and was directing it to Inu-Yasha, whom she saw out of the corner of her eyes. When he had looked down at her, she had gotten lost in the golden eyes. There had been a micture of emotions. The cold indifference, and the protective anger. It was odd. But she hadn't much time to think about it, she was asleep almost instantly.

Hai, she thought she knew whom he was now. Her own person had smeeled like inu-youkai, and it most definitely was not Inu-Yasha's hanyou scent. There was also the fact that he had called Inu-Yasha 'little half-brother' when she had awoken to him verbally destroying Inu-Yasha along with Sango. Both were fuming, but moments after she had awakened theere was almost complete silence, so they obviously had known when she had awoken. Kagome was jerked to attention when her maid slipped the silvery black dress over her head. The gold and emerald jewelry from the day before was repaced with silver and black and white diamonds.

She wore a choker of both black and white diamonds aswell. Her hair was redone with the loose curls and silver ribbons entertwined. Kagome liked things simple. She did not like to look gaudy. She declined the face paint today. Once her maid had left Kagome turned to Sango. She was wearing a black kimono with a silver obi, her hair done tightly back with silver chopsticks. A simple, unadorned, katana at her side. She was not leaving Kagome alone today like she had the day before. Sango's eyes were glinting. 'So...did you figure out who that guy was that brought you upstairs?' Kagome blinked innocently. 'Ne, who was he?' Sango merely chuckled and left Kagome to her thoughts. Kagome grinned and shook her head, she wanted to see how Sango would try to let ehr know whom he was.

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Sessho-Maru dismounted from his two-headed dragon youkai. His servant Jaken was protesting him even speaking to the hanyou girl because the girl made the choice and who could resist his Lord Sessho-Maru-sama? Sessho-Maru merely kicked him out of the way without missing a step when Jaken leapt out in front of him. Jaken was only good for knowledge and loyalty, other than that, well, he was an annoying toad. Sessho-Maru's voice was ice. 'Jaken, stay out here.' Then he strode through the front doors, leaving Jaken spluttering. He wore a clean white Kimono with a Cherry Blossum design on it, a Katana hilted at his side, and his usual black boots.

He did not wear his armor today, he didn't need too. His huge fluffy tail was wrapped over his shoulder as usual, and his narrowed golden eyes looked around momentarily as he searched for the girl's scent. She was coming downstairs. He also noted that the lunch they served here was almost ready. Less conversation. Then he noted that the girl's presense had stopped and he glanced at the stairwell. She had paused momentarily and was looking him over, then smiled as if to herself, and gave a barely perceptable nod. As if proving something true. He arched a brow in return and she flushed so slightly it was barely noticeable, then she continued down the stairs.

At least he was clean, not underdressed, and not oogling her chest. She curtsied without thought, and didn't even remember doing it, for it was bred into her since she was old enough to do it. 'Konnichi-was Sessho-Maru-sama. Lunch will be provided within the half hour...' She seemed at lack of what to say. Then mentally shrugged. 'Would you like to retir to the solar?' He gave a controlled nod and she led the way. Once she had closed the door after him, she turned around, to find hersself lost in the golden eyes again. She shook her head slightly, clearing it. She enjoying mysteries, and his eyes were definitely one of them.

They were contradictions unto themselves, and she found herself curious as to why. Then she retracked her train of thought. 'I would like to thank you for yesterday. Gomen for...ah...being dso forward..?' She stretched for an explanation without much luck and sighed again. Well he didn't seem too literate anyway. 'In anycase, Arigato.' And with that she contented herself to remain in the lasting silence, for she doubted he would speak. He didn't seem like the speaking type to her. When he did, she nearly jumped. His voice was cold, uncaring, and yet something about it seemed to comfort her.

Odd. Maybe they were just too alike? Most likely. Or perhaps he had become a sort of brother figure, after the way he had cared for her yesterday. For some reason she did not wish to think of him as a brotherly figure. It seemed to ruin the -Kinght in Shining Armor' image. EVen if he still wasn't wearing any armor. 'My half-brother, Inu-Yasha, is a baka.' Somehow those words seemed to say it all. She mentally slapped herself. Was she so desperate for words she was inventing longer meanings than what it was obviously saying? Gods, she was getting desperate for male attention then.

Sessho-Maru watched with slight curiousity as she led him to the Solar. He was surprised when she stopped before she had even started talking to him, and had stared at him. Curious as to why, but not willing to ask. She looked away first, regained some composure, and then thanked and apologized to him. That surprised him more than a little. It was obvious she didn't expect a response, because she was becoming exceedingly comfortable in the silence. He broke it, and was amused as she leaped up a good foot. Had she perhaps forgotten he was there?No matter.

She was looking at him oddly, and he was slightly worried about that. He turned his gaze from her to the direction of the food, then back to her. 'Lunch is served.' Then she practically ran from the room, him following sedatly, albet amused by her antics. She gestured to a seat beside hers when she sat down, he sat. Then they brought out the food. It was a small lunch, but he was pleased by the fare. She obviously was aswell. He almost disapproved at her body guard's presence, but put it aside. It wasn't his place and Sango seemed more than a little loyal to her mistress. He definitly approved of the girl.

Sweet and Sour chicken and Ramen. Fried rice and steamed rice. Teriyaki Steak, Wonton soup, and overly watered down sake. There were also various vegatables, but he wasn't interested in those. He was filling his plate when he noticed the tigress youkai bodyguard, Sango, decide to sit across from him. She was smiling to herself. Lunch went as he expected, they ate in peace. He enjoyed the silence and it seemed that Kagome did too, though for her it didn't seem natural. After that, neither were sure what to do, but Sango came to the rescue and told them to walk through Kagome's prvate gardens.

Kagome frowned at Sango, shrugged and offered to lead the way. Sessho-Maru was still silent. She had been amused as he loaded his plate with meat, stoicly avoiding the vegetables. He had oddly enough loved the Ramen aswell. She herself had been satisfied with Wonton soup, sweet and Sour Chicken, and steamed rice. Her gardens didn't have wonderful memories, but they didn't have to speak much there either. As they walked onto the bridge she had eben on the day before she heard him begin speaking, and was again shocked, but didn't jump. She turned around and watched him. 'I don't know anything about you. We have next to nothing to speak of, and its making this uncomfortable.'

Sessho-Maru admitting he was uncomfortable. She arched both brows at this in shock. She barely knew him and knew already that this would be uncommon. She hesitantly spoke. 'Do you wish me to speak of myself then?' He nodded once, sharply, indicating that she should not expect much more verbal action from him. She merely glanced at the sky, trying to think of what to tell him about herself. 'I like hunting and reading. I don't like staying inside too often. I don't like gaudy things, I like simple things. I like fighting. I have an older sister, Kikyou. I do not like vegetables. I do not want to marry anyone.'

Her hands flew to her mouth and her eyes widened as she realized what she had said. He made no comment, merely arched a brow slightly, and motioned for her to continue. Her voice seemed strained as she did so. 'Uhmmm...I hate Kouga. I hate restrictions, and I hate being treated like a china doll. I like art, music, but not players. Roles annoy me. And...uhmmm...I don't know. I am 17 in ningen years, and I'm a wolf hanyou....' She gave him a helpless expression. 'If you don't wish to, you don't have to, but could you tell me about yourself?'

He had merely noted the fact that he was right about her part in the bethrothel. He was also surprised to find he had so mcuh in common with her. He liked hunting and fighting and simple things. He also liked the outside and reading. He didn't like music or art however. He would not backdown from a challenge, so he spoke. 'I like hunting, fighting, and all manner of training. I dislike music art, players, and anything of the sort. I like the outside and reading. I like meat and Ramen. I am 22 in ningen years. I am an inu-youkai. I have a younger half-brother, Inu-Yasha. Our mothers are dead. Our father is alive. I have a servant, Jaken.'

He looked at her questioning, asking silently if there was more she wished to know. 'Uhmmm your personality...?' He thought for a moment. 'Aggressive, independant, solitary, strong, indifferent, and polite.' She merely nodded. Once again they had nothing to say to each other, but it didn't seem to matter to her. She reclined on a bench in the shade, and he followed. They sat next to each other, each in thier own thoughts. If Inu-Yasha could get past his own idoicy, Kagome would have a lot in common with him.

Though that alone was not likely to happen. Well, it was most likely between the two of them since she loathed Kouga. Either way she would be staying with her chosen for two weeks to get to know him before they wed. One difference between them was that she was social and he was not. She was either very thoughtful at the moment or she was humoring him. His personality was infamous as being emotionless. He merely left at the right time, she glanced up. 'Ja matte ne' Then turned back to her own thoughts after he noddded. Mounting his beast, he let his mind go blank.

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A/N: I edited this somewhat. Hopefully there are less spelling errors at least.

Ja matte ne!

Pai-Chan