InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpected Feelings ❯ An Uncomfortable Dinner ( Chapter 10 )

R_S: I'm feeling lazy, so let's cut straight to the chase! Btw, I know the characters are way ooc and my writing style changes toward the end; you don't have to point that out.

 

 

Chapter 10

An Uncomfortable Dinner

 

After about a minute, Flora had managed to make Rin stop dragging her down the hall. They were now calmly walking side by side in silence. Rin looked over the older girl.

 

“Flora?”

 

“Hn?”

 

“… Never mind.”

 

“Are you sure?”

 

“Yeah, I'm sure. It's ju- never mind.”

 

“No sweetie, you can tell me.”

 

“Well… I think, Lord Sesshomaru…”

 

“What about him?” Flora furrowed her brow.

 

`I wonder what she mea-' She never got to finish her thoughts.

 

“We're here!” Rin raced towards the huge wooden double doors ahead of them and pulled one open.

 

“Come on!” They walked into the room and were greeted by a rather large table.

 

“Rin, you're late.” Sesshomaru's eyes were the only part of him that really moved, but Flora could tell that they widened slightly when he saw the young girl. He had not yet taken notice of their guest.

 

`I thought that when she ran out before, it was to show him her hair? Why does it seem like this is the first time he's seen those braids?'

 

Flora had always been rather good at reading people, even the most stoic. Therefore, she had no problem interpreting her host's movements and expressions, though they were almost unnoticeable. For example, she knew that when she had spoken with him earlier, he was attracted to her. The fact still made her blush.

 

“I'm sorry, milord. I ran into Master Jaken and he told me it was dinner time, but then I had to go get Flora.” The child explained breathlessly.

 

`Oh, so that explains it. She had only spoken with that Jaken guy, not him'

 

“Very well, Rin. Sit down.”

 

“Yes milord. Can Flora sit next to me?”

 

“If she wishes.” His eyes now moved to her for the first time. They then did something they'd been doing a lot of lately: they widened.

 

She was wearing a pink, pleated skirt and a sleeveless, yellow shirt that showed of her midriff. (The bandages only came down to just bellow her bust.) Her feet were sporting the same shoes he had found her in with the same ankle bands. (An: 2 things: 1. you can see her outfit at the site I have linked on my bio. 2. I know for a fact that those flowers on her ankles aren't part of the shoe because of a picture I've seen on the foxbox… er, 4kids website.)

 

“That would be great.” She blushed, noticing the way his eyes, while they hardly moved, had definitely trailed up and down her form. Grinning, Rin drug her over to two chairs and the girls sat down.

 

Dinner was mostly silent. The only noise, besides people eating, was Rin yapping nonstop to Flora, who listened intently, if only to be polite.

 

`Stop thinking about her. Stop thinking about her. Stop thinking about her. Stop thinking about her. Stop thinking about her. Just. Stop. Thinking!' Sesshomaru resisted the sudden, and certainly unexpected, urge to repeatedly band his head on the table. `Grr… I've never felt this way before. Stupid fluttering chest… stupid tight throated feeling… stupid girl… stupid-' Sesshomaru stopped as he came to the sudden realization of what, unfortunately, happened when he looked at the girl. `… Erection.' He was unaware that the voice that was his mind could come out as a squeak, up until now. Taking a deep breath, he prepared to leave the table. `I'll just tell Rin that there's something that needs my attention. No one will be the wiser.'

 

“Milord?” a small voice called.

 

“Yes, Rin?” His voice sounded baritone in contrast.

 

“What's wrong?” He turned to face her, yet remained monotone.

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“Nothing milord, it's just that you seem… distracted. Are you ok?”

 

`No… I need to get out of here!' “I am fine Rin.”

 

“Ok…” She looked down, seemingly upset. He opened his mouth, almost letting down his defenses, but Flora soon stepped up to plate.

 

“Hey Rin,” she asked, “What do you want to do when we're finished?” The young girls face lit up immediately.

 

“You can meet Ah and Un! You'll love them!”

 

“Ok.” Flora sounded confident, but she was really unsure inside. Ah and Un were a dragon… well, dragons. Dragons could be dangerous.

 

Suddenly, Rin tugged the side of Flora's shirt. The brunette leaned down and allowed the young girl to whisper into her ear, before whispering back. Soon, they were carrying a whole conversation that way. It wasn't that Sesshomaru cared or tried to eavesdrop, but his demon ears are sensitive and pick up quiet sounds… yeah, that's it.

 

“You should start talking with Lord Sesshomaru.” Rin advised.

 

“Why?”

 

`Why indeed.'

 

“So you can answer my question from before.”

 

`What question?'

 

“Why is that question so important to you?”

 

`WHAT question?'

 

“Because… it just is. Please try.”

 

“He doesn't seem like the conversation type. Besides, I seriously doubt he'd want to talk with me.”

 

`Oh? Why think that?'

 

“I am traveling with his brother, and I know they don't get along. He's probably only tolerating my presence because I'm a friend of yours.” Flora tried to reason.

 

“Please, talk to him for me.” Rin only pleaded harder.

 

“What am I supposed to talk to him about?”

 

“Well… uh… ho-”

 

“Lord Sesshomaru! Lord Sesshomaru! I've received word that half demon Inuyasha is coming toward the castle!” Jaken burst threw the doors and squirmed over to grovel at his master's feet.

 

`Damn, now I won't find out what else they were saying!' Sesshomaru inwardly sighed.

 

`At least I can get out of here without anyone finding out about… it.' Wordlessly, he stood and strode toward the exit of the grand dining hall.

 

“Bye Lord Sesshomaru! Return soon!”

 

“Good bye Rin… Flora.”

 

“Bye.”

 

`I was not expecting him to say that!' Flora mentally gasped, while Rin giggled.

 

`Good, I feel better since I got out of there. Now- wait a minute. Did I just bid her fairwell? Shit! God, I can't focus on this right now. I have to think of what to do about Inuyasha… he's undoubtedly here for the girl…'

 

An annoying voice we all hate snapped him out of his daydream.

 

“What is your plan for defeating half demon Inuyasha, milord?”

 

“…”

 

“He must have come for that human girl. Good thing to, the less humans the better. Wh-”

 

“Quiet Jaken.” The toad-a-ma-jigger's eyes widened at the harsh tone used by his master.

 

“Yes milord.”

 

`Lord Sesshomaru is acting weird again. Could it have something to do with that human girl we found?' (An: as annoying as Jaken's continuous mental rhetorical questioning is, it makes my writing a hell of a lot easier)

 

“… Milord?” he asked after a moment of silence. Sesshomaru resisted the urge to roll his eyes, instead remaining emotionless.

 

They had just exited the castle and made their way outside. They were walking towards Inuyasha and the fairies, whom they don't know about, although only yards from their location of departure.

 

“…”

 

“I was just thinking,”

 

`Did you hurt yourself?'

 

“Perhaps we should fetch Ah and Un?”

 

“…”

 

`Damn it, he's right. We should. But that means seeing her again. Grr…'

 

“Milord?”

 

“Very well.” They turned toward the stable.

 

`I'll just have to grin and bare it… while doing this as quickly as possible.' They were met with feminine giggling and what Sesshomaru found to be the cause of a difficult to suppress smile.

 

Meanwhile

 

“And just what is so funny?” Flora asked as the doors shut.

 

“Nothin!” Rin sniggered.

 

“Are you suuuuure?” drawled the brunette.

 

“Yes.” Snickered the girl.

 

“Are you positive?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Well, if you're positive… are you positively sure?”

 

“Y-yes, hehehe.” The girl chortled, “Let's go see Ah and Un!” before another word could be said, Rin had grabbed Flora's hand and dragged her out and down the hall. Exiting a pair of large oak doors, they made their way towards a quaint stable across the courtyard.

 

“Are you sure they're going to like me?” the teen asked.

 

“Of course they will! Why wouldn't they?” the child countered.

 

“Well, there could be lots of reasons.”

 

“Like what?”

 

“Like, uh… I don't know, but it's a possibility.”

 

“Why are you so scared?” she cocked her head in addition to the question.

 

“Where I come from, you don't approach dragons. They're too… dangerous.”

 

“Oh don't worry, Ah and Un are fine, completely safe.” She called out to them and they came… fast.

 

“Roar.” (An: I have no idea how to right Ah and Un's sound affects, so that's all you're getting.)

 

“Ah, Un: this is Flora. Flora: Ah and Un.” The dragon… dragons… two-headed thing stepped forward and began sniffing her.

 

“Uh, h-hi.” She greeted, while beginning to chuckle. Their breath was tickling her.

 

“See,” mocked Rin, “I told you they'd like you.” The heads were nuzzled the brunette.

 

“I guess you were right.”

 

“Wow, he really seems to like you.”

 

Flora could no longer hold in her mirth, as she giggled. The sound quickly became full-blown laughter. Backing the girl up against the wall, Ah and Un continued their actions. Before backing away and grunting, which caused Flora's hair to fly from her face and slightly into the air. Rin was now rolling on the ground, howling with laughter. Unfortunately, the loud clearing of someone's throught interrupted everyone's mirth.

 

Jaken and Sesshomaru stood in the doorway.

 

“Milord?” Rin asked, sitting up. “Why have you returned so soon?” Unfortunately, Sesshomaru didn't trust himself to speak and remained silent.

 

“…” So, Jaken answered for him.

 

“Lord Sesshomaru and I have come to take Ah and Un with us.”

 

“Aw, do you have to? Me, Flora, and Ah and Un were having such fun.” Rin pouted.

 

“Of course we have to!” Jaken yelled, “Now come on, you stupid beast!” The two-headed dragon seemed displeased.

 

“Hey,” Flora frowned while regarding the small demon, “that was rude. Ah and Un are quite intelligent and deserve some level of respect!”

 

“Yeah!” Rin sided with Flora.

 

`This is interesting,' thought Sesshomaru `she standing up for that demon. She must treat everyone with respect, or she wouldn't be doing this.'

 

“You stupid human!” Jaken's exploded (An: I wish) “You've just met them for the first time! You don't know anything!” Flora's cheeks flushed with anger.

 

`I should put a stop to this, my… problem's getting worse.' Sesshomaru almost shifted uncomfortably.

 

“Enough.” All heads turned to face him and Flora's blush increased ten fold.

 

`Oh, I forgot he was there… and made myself look so stupid. Oh gosh… I have a crush on him! This cannot be good…' she quickly snapped herself out of her mental panic, `now isn't the time. Dwell on it later.'

 

“Come Ah, Un.” And with that he turned and left, double-headed dragon in tow. Jaken followed shortly, but not before sticking his tongue out at the two girls.

 

“Milord! Wait for me, your loyal servant!” He could be seen fleeing into the night, scrambling to be at his masters feet.

 

Meanwhile

 

“KAGOME!” (An: does anyone else laugh at the way Inuyasha yells her name when she's in danger?)

 

Kagome rushed back out to meet the group. Sango pushed the raven-haired girl behind her for protection. Musa, Bloom, Stella, and Tecna landed in confusion, while the specialists instinctively drew their weapons. A huge demon rose from the forest.

 

“A bear demon.” Sango clarified, lifting her hirakatsu (An: I have been informed that this is wrong, but I'm too lazy to change my ways), ready to attack.

 

“Stay back.” Ordered Miroku, lifting and spinning his staff before pointing it forward.

 

“No,” interjected Brandon, “We'll help.”

 

“Are you sure?” Kagome inquired unsurely.

 

“Flora's our friend too.” Tecna argued.

 

“Besides,” Musa added, “it'll give us a chance to take out our anger.”

 

“Feh, just don't get in the way.” (An: for those of you going `Why the fuck are those idiots standing around waiting to die?' allow me to let you know I considered this and the conversation is taking place in seconds)

 

The demon struck, bringing a huge claw down towards the group, which was easily dodged by the group. The fairies took flight once more. A purple… whatever Riven's weapon is called flew across and embedded itself within the beast's paw. It let out a deafening roar.

 

“Boogie Blaster!” Musa called, casting a powerful spell. (FYI: Actual spell.) The specialists' weapons were beating down on the demon mercilessly.

 

“Hugh!” Stella tossed the Ring of Solaria into the air, transforming it into her staff. Catching it, she sent a powerful energy blast toward their adversary. Tecna through those special bomb-thingies I can't recall the name of.

 

“Take this!” Bloom sent the largest fireball she could muster hurtling toward the slightly worn-down demon. It knocked it down, but didn't finish it.

 

“Wind Scar!” Inuyasha delt the finishing blow using Tetsusaiga's signature attack.

 

“… Wow,” Kagome blinked, “You guys do pack a punch.”

 

“Indeed, quite impressive.” Miroku added, to which Sango answered with a nod. Bloom lifted a hand to her mouth, stifling a yawn as the girls landed.

 

“Let's make camp. We could never find Flora when it's this dark out.” Sango reasoned. The group's heads looked around, just noticing the darkened night sky.

 

“Yeah,” agreed Kagome as the girls quickly transformed. “It's getting late.”

 

“I'll cast a spell to-” Tecna never got to finish. She Inuyasha, growled and turned towards the forest.

 

“Feh, we have company.”

 

Meanwhile

(An: I had forgotten about the following characters until just now…)

 

`Lord Sesshomaru had an interesting reaction to the girl.' Kagura mused silently. Bellow her, green countrysides and farms passed, receiving not a single glance. Her long, raven hair glistened in the moonlight as the rushing air thrust her bangs from her face and forced them to dance in the wind.

 

`He must be angry over the fact he has feelings for that human girl, more so than Rin. Unless…' Kagura's eyes widened in realization, before confusion furrowed her brow, `perhaps the reason Lord Sesshomaru seemed so uneasy is because he doesn't understand why she effects him. It would make sense, judging by the look in his eye…'

 

As her dark, dreary destination came into view, Kagura descended her feather toward the soft, mossy ground. The disgusting black castle cast a sinister shadow across the land. She resisted the shiver begging to run down her back as her blood colored eyes fell upon its shape. She pushed open the door and entered the Mephistophelean establishment.

 

She habitually examined the walls as she sauntered down the seemingly satanic hallway. With nothing else around, what more was there to look at? Finally appearing at the desired room, she moved the door out of the way, crossed the threshold, and stepped inside, before shutting the aforementioned doorway. Walking forward, she fell to her knees and bowed before her creator.

 

“Kagura, what news do you bring me?” Naraku asked, perversive eyes shining malevolently. He looked down on his servant, skipping the polite greeting one would expect. She wasted no time in answering.

 

“Lord Sesshomaru of the Western Lands has a new human staying with him.” Kagura cut straight to the chase, for fear of her master's wrath. “A girl who has apparently been traveling with half-demon Inuyasha. He took her in upon Rin's request.”

 

“Interesting. What is his reaction toward the girl?”

 

“He appears quite taken with her.”

 

“Anything else?”

 

“I believe he is confused over his feeling for the girl. Since he's never felt that way toward any woman, he doesn't yet seem to know he's attracted to her.

 

“Good, perhaps it's best that I hadn't killed her…”

 

“What?” gasped Kagura, eyes widening.

 

“That is of no concern to you. Leave.”

 

“Yes master.” Bowing, the wind sorceress turned and exited.

 

`So, Lord Sesshomaru seems to have a new weakness. A beautiful new weakness which I plan to use against both him and that half-demon Inuyasha.'

 

“Kanna.” Naraku summoned, “Show me Lord Sesshomaru.” She complied, pulling out her mirror.

 

He watched the male from when he entered the bedroom, to when he left the stable with Ah and Un. As the mirror faded, he grinned maliciously.

 

“Perfect…”

 

End Chapter

 

 

R_S: So. Tired… Must. Finish… please review. The time I'm writing this is very late.