Lost IN Limbo

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Lost in Limbo
Chapter Three – Garden


Sesshoumaru sat in the warm hot spring that was connected to his bedroom. The night air was crisp and cool, as he leaned on the edge letting his head rest on his arms, his thoughts drifted to her. When he saw how peaceful she looked as he laid her down in the bed room just a few doors down from his own. However in that peacefulness she seemed to be tormented by something. Sesshoumaru remembered what she had said earlier that night.

”...if anything I was just a pawn in his game...”

He knew she was referring to Inuyasha but what type of game was his pathetic brother playing with her, Sesshoumaru knew his brother was an idiot but had he really betrayed this woman who cared so much for him...could he really be that damn thick ...to betray a woman with such power? Forsaking her love?

“No, that would be insanity, she wasn’t at all afraid of me or afraid that I would kill her, why would she fear Inuyasha when the time came for revenge?” Sesshoumaru watched the stars as he thought out loud to himself. His body gleamed in the moon light while the beads and streams of water glistened as they ran down his body only heightening his radiance. Long silk white hair sank into the water floating about him. Sesshoumaru allowed his body to float on the surface...closing his eyes allowing relaxation to take over as he soaked away the small bruises Kagome had left upon him.

That woman is powerful she managed to inflict damage and the fight wasn’t even that long. It was amazing how beautiful she looks in that kimono, showing so much to engage the eye but leaving just enough covered to leave the on-looker wondering what delicious surprise is underneath.

Sesshoumaru stood and wrapped a towel around his waist, walking over to his bed he sat down, hanging his head allowing his right arm to cradle his chin.

Why am I letting a human invade my mind she’s only a regular worthless ningen, but she’s only the most gorgeous athletic human I’ve ever seen.

“Why bother, it’ll only end with suffering on my part” Sesshoumaru laid back on his bed and tried to fall asleep, it would be dawn in a couple of hours.


A few rooms down the hall Kagome was sleeping, her wound was bandaged and she wore a sheer white yukata, although she had not yet awoken she could sense her surroundings very well.

Where am I? In a room but how did I get here? All I remember is the fight with Sesshoumaru and then he knocked me out...did he bring me to his home? If he did it’s no matter to me…but why....does he have a thing for me? Or is he planning something for me? He did say he wanted to get closer when he held me in his arms...It felt so real...I felt wanted...desired.... Wait a minute did I just say that....am I falling for Sesshoumaru. No I was just weak then and I...I was delirious yes that’s it I was in a state of delirium.

Kagome opened her eyes and the sight of the room she was in awed her. The room was white and tan, the curtains flowed like ghosts in the night air and there was an assortment golden pillar candles and lanterns lit giving the room a heavenly glow, her bed was a queen size futon with a veil surrounding it, while stunning gold and white furnishings adorned the room.

“Whoa” Kagome whispered to herself as she rose from her bed, she winched in pain, the wound on her back was bandaged and cleaned but is still hurt. She looked over her body for any signs of other injures that is when she saw her clothing...a long silk white yukata that was sheer and revealing.

“I wonder if he saw me naked. He better not have or I’ll have to rip out his eyes.” She thought out loud slightly hoping in the back of her mind that he did. She was too tired to worry about anything at the moment so she lay back down and fell softly to sleep.

In the morning Kagome heard a knock on her door. When she stood to open it a short old kitsune woman stood smiling at her, she had tan skin, bright brown eyes and red hair with plenty of white streaks. In her arms were various selections of clothing.

“Good morning, How did you sleep madam” she walked in and laid out the outfits which were beautiful kimonos of all patterns and designs.

“Peacefully, the best rest I’ve had in a while” Kagome smiled back at the elder kitsune who had finished the lay out of clothing.

“Good good, Lord Sesshoumaru is awaiting you in the gardens today, but first you most bathe, the hot spring is down the hall and to you left I have prepared everything for you to bathe with and you can just go right in and relax afterwards you most eat something and you can have anything you want so may I ask what you would like to have this morning for breakfast, mi lady?.”

“Um, I guess some rice, miso soup, some natto , nori , tamagoyaki , and grilled fish with fruit would be just great right now.” Kagome looked and felt a bit ashamed by her fierce hunger but she hadn’t eaten in two whole days.

“Well I’m glad you have an appetite, so don’t be ashamed young one, oh where are my manner I’m Kiyati, and if you need anything just call my name and I’ll be here in a second.” Kiyati walked out closing the door behind her. Kagome walked over to the clothing lying on her bed. There where four items, the first was a top and a long skirt that was blue with silver dragons and silver sakura flowers at the edges. The second was a long pink and golden kimono with elegant patterns of symbols for beauty. The third was a flowing silk green dress similar to her battle kimono but less revealing and the sleeves were long enough the touch the ground. The fourth and final item was a white and purple short kimono with thigh high leggings to match. Each outfit had matching shoes and jewelry lay beside them.

“So beautiful, but since I’m a lover of green this one will be the outfit of the day.” Kagome picked up the green dress and walked out of her room to the hot spring down the hall.

After she bathed in the hot spring...Sesshoumaru’s hot spring unknowingly....she ate and then dressed. A few maids including Kiyati came in and did her hair in an elegant manner. Some bangs hung down in her face while the rest was in a bun with flowers and an ivory comb. Kagome looked like a princess and she felt like one too. Afterwards she ate a bit more fruit and called to Kiyati.

“Now that you are ready let us not keep Lord Sesshoumaru waiting any longer. He has been anxious to see you all morning” Kiyati told Kagome as the maids giggled and smiled at her.

Why am I even here I should have demanded my clothing and weapons then left but I remain why do I want to be here?

“Shush your mouths, get back to work!” Kiyati scolded the giggling girls who no longer snickered they walked calming in a single file line out of the dressing room.

“Ms. Kiyati...do you know what Sesshoumaru wants to speak to me about?” Kagome asked as she looked at Kiyati through the mirror she stood in front of looking over her image.

“No one ever knows what is on Lord Sesshoumaru’s mind until he tells you, so my lady I am afraid I do not but everyone has their own suspensions” Kiyati had her back to Kagome as she folded the remaining clothing.

“Thank you, Ms. Kiyati, can we go see Sesshoumaru now” Kagome stood watching Kiyati as she turned towards the door.

“Follow me my lady”

As they came to the end of a long hallway, a tall door made of red and gold stained glass opened to a beautiful garden. Statues and fountains of all shapes and styles stood among acres of flowers, plants, trees, ponds and lakes and the greenest grass she had ever seen. And in the middle of all the serene quietness of the garden that seemed so much like Eden, stood Sesshoumaru he was dress in a pure white taori and his hair in one single braid. Kagome stared at him with desire in her heart but she resisted her own passion as she pushed away her thoughts.

“Hello Kagome, I hope everything was to your liking?” Sesshoumaru had a faint smile surprisingly.

“Everything was perfect, thank you Sesshoumaru I mean Lord Sesshoumaru” Kagome said calmly without expression as she stood firm, she was enjoying her stay so far so her answer was truthful.

“I see you’re wearing the dress I favored most” Sesshoumaru looked over her, the dress hugged her curves the way he hoped it would and the maids did a wonderful job with her hair.

“Well I didn’t know it was your favorite, I chose it because it’s my color” Kagome gave him an arched eyebrow and a sly stare as her thoughts traveled in her mind.

What is he up to anyways, even though he could have killed me instead of taking me home, I have to be cautious, he is not one to be trusted.

Sesshoumaru could feel her distrust of him steaming from her nerves she was ready for anything he had planned for her rather it be physical or verbal she was prepared.

“The real reason I wished to see you was because I have a question for you” Sesshoumaru turned and began walking towards one of the many ponds in his garden.

“I do as well” Kagome began to follow behind him glancing at him from time to time wondering what he was up to.

“Why did you jump off of the cliff last night?” He had to know why such a beautiful woman would want to end her life so soon she was so young.

“Because...I wanted…peace...I wanted it to end.” She looked into the pond at her reflection and at the water spiders as they sprinted back and forth on the pond’s surface. Then to the other reflection in the water, Sesshoumaru, who had a sad expression printed on his face but sadness for whom.

Certainly not for me.

Kagome thought as she gazed back into the water now watching the koi fish that swam beneath.

“Who inspired you to seek an end?” Sesshoumaru knelt down plucking a water lily from the pond cupping it in his hands looking at the bright pink and white petals and how the water droplets made it look like precious glass.

“You know him better than I, he is your brother” Sesshoumaru quickly averted his eyes when he heard her response. He held a shocked appearance before returning to his placid calm facade.

“Inuyasha, is the one who persuaded you to suicide?” Sesshoumaru kept his blank façade only because he had shown too much emotion the night before.

“Inuyasha” Kagome growled as she spoke his name and glared into the distance.

“Such a waste of life himself, how could you let Inuyasha influence you?” Sesshoumaru looked at Kagome.

“I loved him for years I stood by his side and followed him everywhere through everything and then he betrayed me. He was ready to take my life in order to fulfill Kikyo’s. If Inuyasha had killed me or if I dove off that cliff and hit the ground below either way I wanted to die however I could not allow Kikyo to have my soul. She already had Inuyasha I wanted to make sure she wouldn’t get anything else I held dear.” Kagome could tell Sesshoumaru was inching closer to her but she did not move she’d rather show strength than weakness.

“I know you are strong enough to take care of yourself Kagome well enough to even stand and fight me even though victory is unachievable, all I am saying is if you ever need anyone and you feel as if you have no one I am here Kagome I will always be here.” Sesshoumaru stared into the eyes of a confused young woman who couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Was this the same man-slaughtering Sesshoumaru she had come to know? Was he tricking her, deceiving her, or was it for real?

“Stop lying” Kagome said calmly as she turned her back on him

“I would never lie” Sesshoumaru noticed she didn’t believe a word he had just spoken. She thought he was just playing another one of his dirty tricks.

“You’re lying again Sesshoumaru” Kagome turned and gave him a cold stare right in the eyes.

“Why are you calling me a liar?” Sesshoumaru became agitated by her insults causing him to growl slightly.

“Well let me think Sesshoumaru...You tried to kill me, your brother, my friends, take the Tetsuiga and the list goes on and on, maybe that’s why” Kagome stood proudly as she voiced her opinion of Sesshoumaru afterwards he took a single step towards her.

“I’m sorry Kagome for everything I’ve put you and your friends through, I mean it” He extended a hand to her as if wanting her to come to him.

“WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!” Kagome had enough something strange was going on either this was an imposter or Sesshoumaru had lost all recollection of who he was.

“What’s wrong with me? You are the one who is yelling” Sesshoumaru began to get smart just to see her flustered he thought it was made her even more attractive.

“Don’t get clever with me, what’s with this act I mean why are you being so kind, are you even the real Sesshoumaru?” Kagome lowered her voice but continued with her assault of questions.

“I have changed” he looked down into his reflection and then at Kagome’s.

“What changed you?” Kagome was calm but still upset by the youkai’s new behavior.

“Lord Sesshoumaru look what I got for you” a small voice caught their attention Kagome knew it was a voice of a child but she did not suspect it would belong to a human child.

“Aw, Rin thank you” the girl was dressed in a light blue kimono and she wore no shoes and in her hands she held about fifteen pink and yellow chrysanthemums. Sesshoumaru took them from her and handed two of them to Kagome.

Has the cold hearted youkai really been changed by a human child? Is that why I feel so different around him? The desire I have to hold him, to wrap my fingers in his hair and kiss him so deeply. What are these feelings I’m having?

“Kagome...excuse me...Kagome?” Sesshoumaru snapped his fingers in front of a dazed Kagome who was staring at him blankly.

“Yes” She blinked quickly and adjusted her tone she did not want to upset this adorable child in front of her.

“I’d like you to meet Rin, my adopted daughter” Sesshoumaru pushed her from behind his leg where she was hiding.

“Hello Rin, I am Kagome” Kagome smiled down at the small child who seemed so shy at first.

“I remember you! She is pretty Lord Sesshoumaru just like you said. Hello Kagome are you my new Okaa-san Lord Sesshoumaru promised me” Rin was smiling brightly at Kagome with hope and a ready-to-love look in her eyes.

“Um...Rin can you go pick some more flowers for Kagome’s room?” Sesshoumaru pushed her off with a pat on the head and turned to face a smiling Kagome as Rin giggled and ran off into the garden.

“New Okaa-san huh Sesshoumaru” Kagome rubbed the flowers on her cheek feeling the softness of the petals and being thankful it was finally spring time.

“I promised Rin a mother she didn’t mean anything by it” Sesshoumaru cleared his throat and hoped to hide his real desires for Kagome.

“But apparently you think I’m pretty” Kagome walked closer to him standing only inches from his chest.

“Well of course you are a very attractive woman who would think differently” Sesshoumaru spoke coldly but right than he more than anything to kiss her at that moment and by her scent she felt the same way.

“Oh I see” Kagome lowered her head and plucked at the flower petals. Sesshoumaru looked at her and could tell that was not the answer she wanted so he began a battle in his mind.

Sesshou what are you doing just tell her already
I can’t
Why not
I’m afraid
Listen to yourself ...Lord Sesshoumaru.... Lord of the Western Lands... AFRAID of a HUMAN WOMAN!
I know I know
Tell Her
But she’s so perfect
Then tell her
What if she still hates me?
You can smell her right
Yes
And
She wants me too
Then all the more reason to tell her
I don’t know
You might get some and we both know how much you need that
Hey don’t think that way about her
Ah you know you want her so tell her for the love of KAMI Tell Her Sesshoumaru
I...I
TELL HER DAMNNIT!
OK!

“Kagome” Sesshoumaru looked down at the ground took a deep breathe and then looked at Kagome who was looking sad and confused.

“Yes Sesshoumaru?” Kagome stared into his eyes that were so full of passion and lust she became aroused.

“How would you like to have dinner with me tonight?” Sesshoumaru held his royal façade as he looked away from Kagome, if he did look her way he knew he would melt.

“I would enjoy that very much” Kagome walked towards the small child amongst the flowers as Sesshoumaru looked on.

“I will have you Kagome, but I want you to come to me, even if you fight it you will come to me”

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