Foolish Games

Chapter V: Shippo’s new power…Sesshoumaru’s Proposition…

“Come back here, you little runt.” Inuyasha yelled.

“Leave me alone, dog-breathe.”

“Not a chance. I going to pummeled you then borrowed Sesshoumaru’s sword then bring back to life then you then kill you again.”

“Yeah right. Like Sesshoumaru would let you touch his sword.”

“You little…”

“Inuyasha…sit…” Kagome said.

She was just coming back from the spring with Sango. Shippo jumped in her arms and stuck his tongue out to Inuyasha.

“Why did you do that for, Bitch?”

“How many times do I have to tell you to leave Shippo alone?”

“He started it and I’m going to kill him.”

“It’s not my fault you’re so stupid.” Shippo said.

“What did he do to you?”

Inuyasha blushed and looked away from Kagome. She arched her eyebrow and then looked down at Shippo.

“What did you do to Inuyasha?” she asked.

“I played a trick on him.”

“What kind of trick?”

He jumped down from her arms and led her to the other side of the camp where a pile of dirt laid.

“What does that have to do with Inuyasha?” Kagome asked.

Shippo start molding the dirt until it was shape like a person. He then put his hand and blew his fox fire on it. Kagome watched in awe as the dirt took the form of Kikyou.

“Wow, Shippo. I didn’t know you could do that.”

“I just learn how to do it.” He said.

The fake Kikyou looked so real. She could hardly tell that it was not the real thing.

“What happened?” she asked.

“Shippo made this illusion and Inuyasha mistaken it for the real Kikyou.” Miroku explained.

“But shouldn’t be able to smell the difference?” Sango asked.

“Normally, he should but remember, Ms. Sango, Kikyou is made of dirt and bones.”

“I guess that makes sense.” Sango said.

Kagome didn’t say anything. Instead, she was laughing. She was laughing so hard, she had to hold her stomach.

“What’s so funny, bitch?” Inuyasha barked.

“Sit, boy. Come on, Shippo.”

“When would you learn.” Miroku said.

“You know she’ll sit you if you call her name.” Sango said.

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Sesshoumaru lay on his bed wide awake. His eyes were closed but his mind was away. He was thinking about the miko that traveled with his good-for-nothing half brother. It’s been three days since he saw, since he kissed. He couldn’t understand his reaction when he was near her. Whenever he was near her, he acted on impulse. Something he had never done before. The very sight of her erased any trace of reason he possessed. His famous control was reduced to nothing but a mere thought. She made him feel vulnerable. And this Sesshoumaru hated feeling weak. It felt she could see right through him. He didn’t like this new feeling that she arose in him.

He was taken out oh his reveries by the sound of faint footsteps and they were headed toward his chambers. The doors were gently pulled open and closed. He kept his eyes but he already knew who it was. It was none other than his self-proclaim daughter, Rin. He heard as she climbed on his bed and lay besides him. He then smelled her tears.

“What’s the matter Rin?” he asked.

“Rin had a bad dream.” She hiccupped.

“Do you want to tell me about it?”

“In Rin’s dream, Sesshoumaru-daddy and Jaken-sama went away and left Rin all alone and Rin don’t want to be alone. Rin wanted to stay with her daddy forever and ever.”

“It’s alright Rin. I won’t leave you all alone. I promise.”

She sat down on his bed.

“You promise?”

“Have I ever lied to you?”

“No. Sesshoumaru-sama never lies.”

She lied back on the bed and snuggled closed to his tail.

“I love you, daddy.” She said before she felt asleep.

He didn’t say anything instead he went back to his musings. Rin was growing up and she will need to be thought certain things that only a woman can teach her. He didn’t trust the female demons in his castled to teach her. And he certainly didn’t think that he could stand another human in his castle unless…it was Kagome. He would get Kagome to teach Rin. But how could he convince the miko to come to his castle. He could kidnap her but he would have to fight with Inuyasha and frankly that didn’t sound too appealing. Maybe if he asked her, she’ll come. But did he really want Kagome here in his castle. Where he would see her everyday. It was for a great cause and besides it’s not like she was going to be here forever. His mind was made up. He will go see the miko Kagome tomorrow. With that decision, he let himself slip into dreamland.

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“Mommy, can you draw me a picture?” Shippo asked.

“Sure. What do you want me to draw?”

“I don’t know. Anything.”

“Alright. Let see…ummm…I know. I’m going to draw a picture of you.”

Shippo’s eyes lit up. He jumped on the tree branch. He had a perfect view of the picture Kagome was drawing. He watched as Kagome drew lines and curves and used numerous crayons. The result was a picture of Shippo and Kirara sleeping in front of a bonfire.

“Wow…mommy. That’s so pretty. You’re so good.”

“So you like it?”

“Ummm…thanks mama.”

“You welcome, sweetie.”

Shippo put the picture in his bag and sat down next to Kagome. They watched the sunset together. Once the orange ball had disappeared behind the horizon, Kagome and Shippo went to bed.

Kagome woke up in the middle of the night. She had heard a noise. She didn’t know what it was. She turned her head just in time to see Inuyasha disappearing in the forest. It didn’t take a psychic to know where he was going. Kagome took a deep breathe and relaxed in to her sleeping bag. She really didn’t care, well at least not anymore, that Inuyasha had chosen Kikyou over her. It didn’t matter any more. She was tired of being second best. Her ego and pride had been bruised enough already. It’s about time that she let go and moved on with her life.

Lately she had been thinking about leaving mainly because Inuyasha mentioned that he wanted Kikyou to join their group. Sango and Miroku had voiced their opinions but Kagome had kept quiet. She knew there was absolutely no way she could stand living and working Kikyou. And she couldn’t leave and besides where would she go. She had to finish gathering the shikon shards and help defeat Naraku. And if she did leave, she had to take Shippo with her. She would never leave him behind especially not with Inuyasha.

Kagome turned on her side, facing Shippo who lying next to her. She gently ran her fingers through her red hair. He cuddled closer to her and she smiled. She kissed his forehead before she got up and walked in the opposite direction of Inuyasha. She needed to think and she didn’t want to run into him. After a few minutes of walking, Kagome stumbled into a clearing. She sat down and rested her back against a tree. She closed her eyes and let her mind wander. If she left the feudal era, she would have to leave behind her friend and her adopted son. She didn’t want that but if she left to collect the shards on her own, she would needprotection. She knew she wasn’t strong enough to protect both herself and Shippo. Her powers were too weak. Kaede had told her that she needed proper training if she dreamed of reaching her true potential. But who could train her? Kaede was too old and she would sooner die than ask Kikyou for help. She was left with no choice then stay with Inuyasha. Kagome sighed then suddenly tensed when she sensed a powerful demon coming her way. She reached next to her and cursed when she realized that she didn’t have her bow and arrows with her. Not that they would be much help but they would have been sufficient while she screamed for help. She was about to do just that but a hand on her mouth prevented her from doing so.

“Don’t even think about it.” the intruder said smoothly.

Kagome relaxed in recognition. Sesshoumaru took his hand away from her mouth but didn’t let her go. He rested his hands on her hips and put his head on her shoulders, inhaling her scent. Kagome stiffened.

“What do you want, Sesshoumaru?” She asked.

“I want to make a deal with you?”

“What kind of deal?” she asked.

“I want you to come with me to my castle.”

“Why would I want to do that? I do have responsibilities.”

“Such as?”

“I have shikon shards to collect. I have to take care of Shippo. I have to keep Sango from killing Miroku and keep Inuyasha from doing stupid things.”

Sesshoumaru moved her hair to her right shoulder and nibbled on her nape. Kagome bit her lips to keep a moan from escaping.

“The monk and the Taijiya can take care of themselves and so can Inuyasha. After all they had been doing it for most their lives. However, if you decide to come with me, I will allow you to take the kit with you.”

“May I ask why you want me to come with you to your castle?”

“I need a female caretaker for Rin.”

“Why? I thought that you already had. How about the green thingy that follows you around?”

“Rin is growing up and is becoming too much of a handful for Jaken.”

“Don’t you have any female demons in your castle?”

“Yes, I do have females servants but they are not suited to teach Rin.”

“But why me? Why did you choose me?”

“I’ve seen the way you care for the kit and I wish the same for Rin. Few people in my castle are as caring as you.”

“Let me get this straight. You want me to come to your castle to take care of Rin because you can’t find someone who’s caring enough.”

“That’s correct.”

“Okay and if I remember correctly, you said that you wanted to make a deal and usually when someone want to make a deal, they usually compromise on something or trade something. To put it bluntly, what’s in it for me?”

“I will give you shelter, food and protection.”

“I can get those around here without doing anything.”

“If you come with me, I will train you to become stronger.”

“That would take years and I don’t have that much time to waste.”

“Not if you train with me. It will only take a matter of months.”

“And then what?”

“You’re free to do whatever you wish but you have to teach Rin.”

“So I teach Rin and you’ll train me to become stronger. That see fair but I do have a question.”

“What?”

“I’m a Miko. How are you going to train me? My powers could kill you if they get out of hands.”

“Do not underestimate this Sesshoumaru.”

Sesshoumaru let go of her and Kagome turned to face him.

“Why are you doing this?”

“I already told you why. I need you to teach Rin.”

“You’re sure it’s not because I’ve become your obsession. Somehow I don’t feel flattered by that.”

“No and you’re not my obsession.”

“You’re sure about that?”

“This Sesshoumaru does not lie.”

“Yes, I’m well aware of that.”

“So what is you decision?”

“I’m going to need some time to think about it.”

“As you wish.”

With that, he turned and left.

“Sesshoumaru…wait.”

He turned.

“Yes?”

“I…”

Kagome moved closer to him and before she loose her bravado, she quickly kiss him. It was a chaste kiss, barely a touch of her lips upon his. She moved away but Sesshoumaru wouldn’t let her off the hook that easily.

“If you wanted a kiss, Miko, all you had to do was ask.”

He leaned down and planted his lips upon hers. His hands found their way around her waist and pulled her closer to him. She responded in kind and wrapped her arms around his neck. Sesshoumaru licked her lips before slipping his tongue into her mouth. Their tongues swam around their dark recesses of their mouths and battled for control. When his hands left her waist to cup her bottom, Kagome moaned into his mouth. Sesshoumaru broke the kiss and rested his forehead against hers.

“How do you do these things to me? Why do I want you so much?”

“If it’s any consolation, I feel the same way. You evoked emotions in me that I didn’t know I have.”

He didn’t respond. He just stared at the woman in his arms.

“Sesshoumaru?”

“What?”

“Can I ask you something?”

“Of course.”

“Do you have feelings for me?”

“Why do you ask?”

“I ask because I think I have a feelings for you…no, I know I have feelings for you and I don’t want what happen with Inuyasha to repeat itself. I don’t think I can go through that again.”

“I’m not like my brother.”

“I know.”

“I can’t tell you how I feel because I don’t know how I feel. Emotions don’t come that easily to me but I do know that I care about you.”

“I see. I have to go before Inuyasha gets back and come looking for me.”

“When will you give me your answer?”

“In two days.”

“Alright.”

With one last kiss, they parted way.

Author’s note: Sorry for the long wait. I know some you are a little mad. And thanks for all the reviews. You guys rock. –