Come Away With Me
Fly Away
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~*Come Away With Me*~
Napea
Rumiko Takahashi owns
Inuyasha-tachi not me.
~*~
I sighed for about the hundredth time in the last hour.
six. Why? Because he gave me no choice?
Yeah, I wish I could use that as an excuse.
Ya know the phrase ‘Curiosity killed the cat’?
true. But I can’t help it.
So here I am, standing in front of my mirror feeling
strangely self-conscious. He said dress
nicely but what was his opinion of nicely?
I decided on a simple short black skirt with slits on each side, knee
high black boots and a red peasant top that reminded me too much of Inuyasha’s
usual garbs. Swiping away a tear I
finished zipping my boot when I heard the car pull up and honk, rather
annoyingly.
I sighed, rolled my eyes and headed out, giving Souta one
quick smack on the head. Lovingly, of
course. I got two steps out the door
when I paused and gaped. Sesshoumaru
was leaning against a green jaguar, his arms crossed over his chest, looking
off in some direction as if he hadn’t heard me coming, but I knew better.
He looked…snazzy…not that just wasn’t strong enough.
black Armani suit with long silver hair and long slender hands with nails that
were a tid bit pointier than they should be.
My feet were finally working and I was slowly approaching him.
shirt and a black tie. I was suddenly
feeling dangerously underdressed.
He finally looked at me, stopping me in my tracks.
neck and further down until he got to my boots then his eyes came back up to
meet mine just as slowly. I couldn’t
help but blush, I tried not to, honestly.
He smiled suddenlyn hen held a hand out to me. I took a weak step forward and took his offered hand.
leaned down and whispered in my ear.
“You look gorgeous as usual.” Again I could feel the heat
rushing up my face.
“I’m nothing compared to you.” I said, trying to gain my
indifference back. “You always did have
impeccable style, even back in the Sengoku Jidai.” He gave a quick nod with a
bit of a smirk. It was his way of
saying he enjoyed the comment and the effect he was having on me.
having an effect on me. He wasn’t.
He wasn’t. He-
“Is something on your mind?” He asked as he started the car
then we were moving.
“A lot.” I replied blandly.
A few moments of silence past.
“Would you like to share?” I frowned.
“I have a few questions, Sesshoumaru.” A ghost of a smile
graced his lips but his eyes stayed glued to the road.
“I thought you might.
We’re here.” I blinked.
Didn’t we just get in the car?
He turned to me, as I went for the door. Click. My eyes snapped to
his. “You’re awfully quiet.”
“Where are we?” he paused, something passing behind those
beautiful golden eyes.
“My place.” I looked at the mansion he just dubbed his
place.
“Why?” I asked.
Paranoid, who me?
“I have my reasons.”
“Does it include pain?” He chuckled lightly.
“I hoped you would rather enjoy it.” The heat in my face was
leaving and so was the color. He
frowned. “Are you alright?”
“Just need some air.
That’s all.” Is it weird to be
freaked out, being trapped in the car with a known killer?
eyes toward me but his face seemed indifferent.
“Kagome, I’m not going to hurt you.
You must believe me.” I gave another shaky nod.
“I know. At least I
think I know. I just…” I sighed and
turned to face him. “Can you blame me,
Sesshoumaru? I mean until the end you
were trying to kill me.”
“And that is why I wish to apologize.” I blinked at him.
“You?
Apologize? Somehow that doesn’t
seem like you.” Another ghost of a
smile.
“As I said Kagome, people change.”
“But not you.”
“Even me.” He replied firmly.
“But-” He cut me off.
“No more questions for now.
Let us go in.” I frowned as he got out of the car and came to my
door. He opened the door and offered me
a hand again, which I took without hesitating.
A tall orangish-red haired teenager came running out of the house with
the silliest grin on his face. My
senses were screaming ‘Youkai Youkai!’ but I could tell this youkai meant no
harm.
Before I could duck the teenager wrapped his arms around me
crying my name. I stared wide-eyed at
Sesshoumaru who looked slightly amused.
“Kagome! Gods it’s
good to see you! How have you
been? Where’d you go after we killed
Naraku? I was so scared, I thought I’d
lost you forever!” Then it dawned on me.
“SHIPPOU!” This time I was the one to hug the hell out of
him. Just as quickly I pulled
away. “How? Why are you with Sesshoumaru?
How…?” He gave a toothy grin.
“Youkai can live a long time Kagome.
a while.” My eyes shot from one to the
other then back.
“I know they live long but THIS long?
as tears streamed down my face. My
Shippou. I have my Shippou again.
“I was so scared.” His voice was sad and muffled against my
neck. “I lost my mom and dad then I
found you.” He hugged me tighter. “Then
I lost you too. You were my family Kagome,
my mother.” The tears kept streaming down my face and my knees gave out.
broke down into sobs. I never really
allowed myself a good cry when I came back.
I always denied the tears and now they were coming out full force.
“Shippou…I missed you so much. I thought I’d never see you again!” I managed to choke out over
sobs. I grabbed onto him tighter.
laugh and we pulled away.
“I’m the one who should say that.” He grinned down at
me. “Don’t worry mom, I’m not going
anywhere.” I choked out a laugh.
“Don’t call me that in public, people will think we’re
weird.” His grin widened.
“Let them. I got my
Kagome back, I don’t care what they think.” Someone cleared his throat.
“Perhaps we should go inside?” Shippou helped me to my feet
and I gave him a nod. We followed
Sesshoumaru inside.
“So how old are you now Kagome?” Shippou latched onto my arm
and I smiled. I suppose he can’t sit on
my shoulder anymore.
“I just turned 19 last month.” His eyes widened.
“Oh! Happy belated
birthday!” He grinned again. He would
have looked completely human if he didn’t have the fangs but he was just like
Sesshoumaru. Most of his youkai traits
were gone.
“Thank you.” I smiled sweetly. Sesshoumaru stopped suddenly and looked at the kitsune>
>
“You are welcome to join us Shippou, if you so please.” A
hint of mischief sparkled in the kitsune’s eyes.
“I think I’ll leave you two alone tonight.” I almost
protested but he stopped me. “I promise
to dine with you soon but I have business to take care of.” I felt an
undeniable urge to pout but nodded.
With a quick peck on my cheek he was gone. Must be that demon speed.
Sesshoumaru offered me his arm and again I took it without
hesitating. We made our way through the
huge mansion as we passed people who bowed to us. One person approached Sesshoumaru.
“Nishi-sama dinner is ready when you are.” My eyes widened
and shot to Sesshoumaru. He nodded to
the man and kept walking.
“Nishi-san? From
Nishi corp.?” He smirked slightly.
“So you have heard of me.”
“Last I heard you were Sesshoumaru-sama Lord of the Western
Lands not Nishi-san founder of Nishi corp.” I thought about it for a second
then shrugged. “I suppose it fits
you. Having a position of such power.”
A servant opened a door and Sesshoumaru led me through it to
a wonderfully large dinning room. My
eyes went as wide as they could as he pulled out a chair and motioned for
me. He expertly pushed the chair
underneath me when I sat then took the seat at the head of the table.
“I had no idea I was so famous.” I looked at him as if he
were insane.
“Sesshoumaru, you’re the most successful person in
Tokyo. Well, youkai.” Another servant
placed a plate in front of me. Filet
mignon. Gods, somebody found my
weakness. “We’re studying you in my
Business Admin. Class.” His eyes
studied me for a moment.
“You take business courses?” He asked, showing interest.
I nodded. “Actually
I’m majoring in business.” I smiled
over at him. “Maybe you can give me
some tips?” He smiled back and nodded slightly.
“Have you interned?”
I almost sighed. Interning was
the furthest thing from my mind and the one thing I wasn’t looking forward
to. Sure I had put in a few
applications, made a few calls but I hadn’t heard back from any of them.
it. A miko who used to live in the past
and fought demons wanted to be a businesswoman.
“Not yet.” Another hint of something in his eyes.
quicker than it came. His mask of
indifference was back and I was almost thankful.
“Are you waiting or just not looking at all.” I paused.
“Both I guess.” He frowned slightly.
“Perhaps you haven’t been looking in the right place?” He
offered. “Perhaps you should intern for
me?” I almost jumped out of my skin.
“Intern for you?
Forgive me for asking but…why?” His eyes twinkled with amusement but his
face remained calm.
“To fulfill your major requirements and to give me the
pleasure of your company.” I stared down at the food I’d barely touched then
glanced up at him.
“Do you remember the last time you offered to help me?” A
small smile played on his lips.
“Perfectly.
lines of ‘Go you yourself you over grown mutt.’” He looked genuinely
amused. “Of course at the time I didn’t
know what ‘fuck’ meant until a few decades ago and needless to say I was
slightly surprised by your…crassness.”
“Don’t
be. It was…amusing.” I fought the urge
to glare at him. He made it so obvious
that he was making fun of me.
“So
what changed Sesshoumaru? Or should I
say Nishi-san?”
“Don’t.
abided by them before.” I blinked. Was
that annoyance in his voice? Surely
not.
“Sorry.”
I stared down at my now empty plate. A
servant came and cleared the table, and then Sesshoumaru scooted closer to me.
“Do
you remember what I said to Inuyasha when he died?” My heart sank and those
damn tears were threatening to show again.
“Don’t…”
I barely whispered but he didn’t stop.
“I
told him that I’d see to it that you were returned to your home, your time and
that I would protect you until then.” A single tear streaked down my cheek.
“Please…”
“He
told me before the battle that you didn’t belong in that time.
best if we sent you home before but Naraku attacked before we could get to you.
“Stop!
“I’m
sorry Kagome but you must know.” He put
a hand on my chin to make me face him.
“When Inuyasha was dying he gave me the Tetsusaiga and asked me to make
sure you got home alive. I was filled
with an overwhelming need to protect you.
Not just for Inuyasha’s sake but for mine.” I blinked away some tears
and tried to focus on him.
“You
became as important to me as Rin. I
wanted to protect that fiery spirit and loyal heart. Every time you glared at me or made some snide remark I fought
the urge to smile. You amused and
excited me. I felt I had found an equal
in you.”
“But
I’m human.” He smiled lightly.
“Yes,
that annoyed me for the first few centuries.”
He stopped suddenly. His face
was still calm but there was an emotion in his eyes…confusion, realization?
I wasn’t sure.
“What?
He
shook his head suddenly. “Nothing.
you that I mean you no harm. Shippou
can vouch for me if need be, but I would rather you trust my word.” I
considered his words then nodded.
“So
you’re telling me that in the last five hundred years you’ve gotten over your
hatred of humans?” Again he smiled slightly.
“I
can stand them more if that is what you are asking. I still do not like to be compared to one.” I mouthed an
‘oh’.
Somehow I never thought you’d remove that stick from your ass.” He
frowned for a moment then smiled.
“Yes
I suppose I didn’t seem to assimilating.” He paused again.
would react when I found you again.
Shippou said you might attack me at first. A couple of months ago he changed his opinion.”
“Yeah
I suppose I’ve changed too.” He squeezed my hand lightly and I smiled up at
him. Hell
I might have given them money for the taxi ride there.” He chuckled lightly.
“I
don’t expect you to completely trust me for a while. In fact I would be surprised if you did.
for me. It would give us some time to
see if we can get over the past.”
“I’d
have to get the paperwork from my advisor and you’d have to comply with my
class schedule.” He gave a slight nod.
“Then I suppose I shouldn’t refuse an offer this amazing.
“They
should be. Maru Nishi doesn’t let just
anyone intern for him.” I smiled wider.
“Wait
you forgot to put the ‘this’ in the sentence.
‘This Maru Nishi doesn’t let just anyone intern for him.’
way.” He gave the first full smile I’d
seen on him and it took my breath away.
Suddenly his face went blank.
“Are
you teasing this Sesshoumaru?” He asked with a quirked brow.
“Iie,
Nishi-san. I’m just reminding you of
your past.” He scoffed playfully.
and Shippou both. I don’t know if I’ll
be able to stand you two being together.” He stood and held a hand out to
me. “Come, I’ll show you to your room.”
I blinked.
“Huh?”
Yeah I know, that was graceful.
“Oh
didn’t I tell you?” And there it was again that mischievous glint in his
eyes. “Interns stay here during their
internship. Besides, Shippou needs his
mother near him to keep the annoying whelp in order.” I stood and took his offered hand.
“But
my things…”
“I’ll
have Matsui send for them.” Me live with Sesshoumaru? I opened my mouth to protest but that’s not what came out.
“Okay.”
Damn my mouth has a mind of it’s own.
~*~
Okies
I’m not sure if I’m happy with this chapter but I’m gonna post it anyway cuz
I’ve been working on it for a while now.
Btw: If Sess seems a little out of character try to remember it’s been
500 years and he’s getting pretty old (Even though he doesn’t look it) he’s
been forced to live with the one thing he hates most and forced to act and look
like them too so it’s kinda rubbing off on him. Plus he could just be going senile ne? ^_^
Translations:
Nishi:
West (Thanks for the suggestion Saiyuna-san!
I decided to translate it to Japanese!)
Maru I just got from his name.
Iie:
No (no brainer)
Did I
use anything else? Nah.
Response
to reviewers:
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S.: Inuyasha might have a reincarnation, I’m considering it so I haven’t come
to a decision on it. Thanks for
reviewing ^_^!
Tsunami-chan:
I hope I answered your questions in this chapter ^_^ if not then feel free to
email me!
Tornia:
hehe I know I just had to put the business card thing iere.ere.
grin*
Viciousbeb0p: He
died in the final battle with Naraku but I’ll elaborate in future chapters.
too ^_^
ff and mm ^_^
Eep
it won’t let me read them o\/o ok I’ll do you guys next chapter!
~*Napea*~