Black Silk
Lady Nefertiti
Summary: When Bloodlines become estranged, the saying blood is thicker than water need not apply. *The Black and White challenge*
Coarse Language
Character Death
Chapter 10: Denial -Royal Chambers- Kagome always felt better after speaking to Sesshomaru...and of course he’d think it weird that she asked about a human feudal lord. Who wouldn’t wonder why?
“Umm Inuyasha?” Kagome said walking over to the large wardrobe and looked into it, searching for a kimono probably.
“Alive unfortunately. Unconscious and locked up in the dungeons. Where he belongs.” Sesshomaru said. “…..his hearing in court should be sometime soon when he’s awake that is.” He didn’t seem to be bothered by the fact that Inuyasha might be a dead dog soon. It was their way. Kagome would have to accept it being part of royal court now.
“Yeah..okay…right.” Kagome said in an offhanded sort of way.
Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow looking at Kagome’s back. He was sure she would’ve said
something about Inuyasha but there was no concern? He saw her pull out a kimono and said “This Sesshomaru would appreciate it if you wouldn’t attend Kagome.” He didn’t want her to see Inuyasha at all anymore. Relive those terrible memories? How Inuyasha had touched….Sesshomaru shook his head. He couldn’t let his beast take over. Not now.
“Sesshomaru…” Kagome started turning to look at him… then the both turned towards the door as they heard loud noises, the sound of beating, yells and profanity. They looked at each other and knew this must be Inuyasha on his way to the courtroom. Kagome bit her lip and couldn’t help but feel that Inuyasha was as good as dead. No trial was needed. She didn’t hate him….No, she just…what? She just what? She adjusted her obi, suddenly confused herself. Inuyasha was her companion. He traveled with her. He met her years ago before Sesshomaru. He….He…but why would he do something so stupid? Didn’t he know Sesshomaru would kill him without a single thought in mind? Sesshomaru was kind enough to let the two talk and be around each other but now…
She felt the need to go to the courtroom and hear Inuyasha out. It was good that she sent Shippo and Rin on their way to their rooms. They didn’t need to hear or see any of this. Shippo…her kit…well he was observant so much so now, that he could sometimes see right through her.
“I want to go. Please agree with me. I….there’s something I want the court to hear. And you need to know something. Inuyasha’s life is in your hands then….” Kagome said turning around to look at him straight in the eyes. Sesshomaru sighed inwardly and nodded. How could he say no to his beloved mate?
“…And I was wondering do you know where Kikyo is?” Kagome asked. She was curious. She hadn’t seen the other Miko at all recently and was worried she might be up to something. Either to kill her (Kagome) or save Inuyasha’s life. Then both would be running fugitives….and would have to answer to court for running off (if they ever came back that is).
“No. as for your earlier question mate, the Daimyo’s name is Senjou. Demons and humans…we avoid each other as much as possible.” Sesshomaru said. Kagome didn’t say anything. Usually she would say ‘well you mated one ’ but she said nothing as both stood to go to the courtroom. Kagome dreaded this with every step. Her mind screamed about the injustice of all this. The denial that was going through her. Telling herself that it wasn’t Inuyasha it was a puppet of some sort. Begging Sesshomaru to spare him. Yet she said nothing and swallowed knowing that this could not end happily. She took a deep breath and squared her shoulders. She was the lady of the west now. She could not fall apart in front of her subjects (who wanted to ‘do away’ with her) asap.
-Courtroom- Court was not one wanted to be in…that is if you were guilty, and amongst demons. They could smell your guilt and lies. Usually the guilty party always ended up being guilty as charged with a death sentence, courtesy of Sesshomaru.
“Let go! I said damn you let go!” Inuyasha yelled trying to free himself from the guards. They put him, well dumped him in the stand and shut the door behind him. Inuyasha glared at them, but they took no notice of this. What the hell was wrong with everyone? He didn’t hurt their beloved Kagome…okay so maybe he had touched her but he was sure it was his beast talking.
Inuyasha became somewhat nervous as demons started filing into the room. It was cold and huge. Could probably fit Sesshomaru in his transformed demon form. He was sure that such a huge room wasn’t needed. How many demons/humans came through for trial? But then he shouldn’t be worried about others when his own life was at stake here.
He shook his head. His half-brother…wasn’t one to be taken lightly when it came to protecting what was ‘his’ as he always said. He wasn’t here yet. Maybe he wouldn’t be showing and was still with Kagome? Here was hoping. Someone Inuyasha thought, more like an assassin than judge walked into the front of the room. He turned and regarded Inuyasha with a cold look, not as scary as Sesshomaru though. Inuyasha brightened. So that meant Sesshomaru wasn’t coming?
“Hanyou you deny harming Lady Kagome at all?” he started getting straight to the point. Murmurs and gasps from others sitting in the room.
“Oi! That’s Inuyasha-sama to you bastard!” Inuyasha said smugly, crossing his arms. Sure he could take him on.
Suddenly the doors to the room opened again and a demon came in saying, “Announcing Lord Sesshomaru and Lady Kagome.”
All stood in respect and bowed to the pair as they walked in.
“Oh hell.” Inuyasha muttered turning white as a sheet.
-Daimyo Castle- “Senjou I’m telling you the truth. I know you love her and all….it’s just that I find it too difficult. He’s got guards, Miko’s and Assassin’s all over the palace and since he has a mate, security has doubled! If not tripled.” she said. It would be a catastrophe. She could just see a war breaking out. “Demons are vicious creatures….Senjou. I should know.” She said trying to make him see reason.
“I really don’t care how this happens. Demons belong with their own kind and shouldn’t mingle with humans. It only creates hanyous and more trouble.” Another female voice said.
Apparently he was having a hard time seeing reason with both females who had different points. One was trying to stop him, the other demanding a war if need be.
Lady Nefertiti: Whose talking? TBC…please read and review! thanks.
