InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Trust in a Youkai ❯ Information and a Nap in the Library ( Chapter 24 )

 

Trust in a Youkai

Chapter 24:

Information and a nap in the Library

 

 

Naraku sat at the low table in his room, a smirk on his face as a man sat across from him. A document was placed on the table between them. The room was dark, only a few candles lit.

 

“So the Western Lord believes the rumors about a planned attack against his lands correct?” Naraku asked.

 

“Yes, he has doubled the amount of guards and is preparing his troops incase of an attack, he even put a barrier around his castle. Something I could easily get through” the man answered.

 

“Good, keep the rumors going. Have him defend for the exact opposite” Naraku smirked.

 

“Of course, have him defend what he thinks we want while we take what was actually want right from under his nose” the man picked up and inked feather off the table and signed the document in front of them “I'll keep my side of the bargain and you will keep yours.”

 

“Just as long as I get the western lands and the Lord I will make sure that you get the girl” Naraku smirked.

 

The man stood “Pleasure doing business with you my Lord” he bowed and walked out, a smirk on his face. `Soon everything will be the way I want it and our race will live again.'

 

Naraku stood and put the document away. It wasn't every day that he joined forces with someone. But if he wanted the western lands this man would help him get it.

 

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Sesshoumaru sat in a tree watching Kagome as she picked a few flowers. Sota and Rin were running around playing a game of tag. He had to admit that she was looking better, her wounds were healing nicely, it didn't look like anything would scar. He hopped none would, she didn't need any more of a reminder then what wouldn't go away. Her innocence… she could never get that back. Shifting slightly he growled. If he ever found the bastard who did this to her he would tear him to shreds. It wasn't right. No one deserves to go through what she did.

 

Hearing a soft laugh Sesshoumaru looked to see the kids running circles around her. They were both holding hands, enclosing her in a type of ring. After a few minutes they broke and Sota began chasing Rin. He jumped out of the tree and walked over to Kagome. Kagome looked at him and held up a flower. Sitting down next to her Sesshoumaru took the flower.

 

“How are you feeling?” Sesshoumaru asked.

 

“A little sore but I'm fine” her voice was soft and quiet.

 

“You're healing nicely” he mentioned.

 

“Yea” Kagome picked another flower “But I still need more rest.”

 

“Hai” he looked to see Von walking up “it appears that you will have to accompany us to the meeting.”

 

“Do you think I could read a book or something?” she asked.

 

“Of course” Von said standing behind them. “Next to me Sesshoumaru has the largest library.”

 

Kagome nodded nervously. Von noticed and backed away slightly. Sesshoumaru stood and Kagome followed, holding the flower she picked.

 

“The kids will take you to the library” Sesshoumaru said.

 

Kagome nodded and Sesshoumaru called the kids over. Sota and Rin each took one of Kagome's hands and led her back into the castle. Von and Sesshoumaru slowly followed behind so they could talk.

 

“I got the message” Von said “how's she doing?”

 

“She's trying to hide everything and I have to admit that she is doing a good job of it. But her eyes give it away” Sesshoumaru said.

 

“The eyes are the hardest part to hide” Von mentioned.

 

“Hai. It will take time for her to heal. She is nervous around every one but the children and I. She's even nervous around the maids.” Sesshoumaru looked at Von “Even you.”

 

Von nodded “I will keep my distance for her.”

 

They walked into the library to see Kagome curled up on a large pillow in the corner of the room. A book was in her hand as she quietly read. The kids were sitting close to her, playing a quiet game. The two adults moved over to the other side of the library and got to work.

 

Within an hour the two had planned to have daily patrols around the main part of Sesshoumaru's land. Von would have a few of his soldiers come over and help out. They were going to do anything they could to keep an attack from happening. The next thing on their plan was Kagome and her youkai aura. Sesshoumaru had to find out if Kagome was a descendant of this ancient blood line. He had to know what she was.

 

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“I know that” Sesshoumaru said “But it does it say about what kind of demon this blood line is?”

 

“No, it says nothing… I know I have some more books somewhere” Von scratched his head.

 

Another hour has gone by and they haven't found anything that they didn't already know. Kagome and the two kids were asleep on the giant pillow she was sitting on earlier.

 

Sesshoumaru looked over at the three sleeping “I think we'll stop for now and work some more later.”

 

“That sounds good” Von said as he stretched. “So, what about that new guard you were telling me about?”

 

“His name is Erwin” Sesshoumaru walked over to and picked Kagome up “He will be taking Dante's place for a while.”

 

“For how long?” Von asked picking up the kids.

 

“Until his wife gives birth, she is close to term” Sesshoumaru answered.

 

“When will he be here?” Von asked as he followed Sesshoumaru down the hall.

 

“Tomorrow” Sesshoumaru shifted Kagome to open the door to her room. Sesshoumaru laid Kagome down as Von laid the kids down next to her.

 

“It's nice how they stay with her to make her feel better” Von said.

 

“They try, her bother has barely left her side” Sesshoumaru mentioned.

 

“She basically saved his life, I wouldn't blame him” Von said as they both headed out. There was more business to attend to.