Foolish Games

Chapter VI: The first night at the Western castle…

Kagome paced nervously through the woods. It has been two days since she saw Sesshoumaru. She said that she would give him an answer today and she knew that he would come for her answer. She already had her answer. Who in their right mind would refuse an opportunity like that? She needed the training and she wouldn’t mind taking care of Rin. She had seen the human girl with Sesshoumaru before and she was so cute. Going with Sesshoumaru was not the problem; it was telling her friends that she was afraid of. She had no idea how she was going to break it to Sango, Miroku and, especially Inuyasha. The later was not going to take this lightly. Even with Kikyou being part of the group.

The night after she last saw Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha brought Kikyou and announced that she was going to hunt shards with them from now on. She didn’t say anything. She just took Shippo to the hot spring to bathe. Sango had joined her and Shippo minutes later. Kagome took a deep breathe and sat down. She needed to calm down and think straight. “Okay, I know I want to go with Sesshoumaru but how do I tell Inuyasha that. How do I make him understand that I really want to do this?” She thought. “Oh! God this is harder than I thought.”

She was so preoccupied that she failed to notice a red fur ball sneaking up behind her. Shippo smiled to himself and moved quietly behind his mother. He silently climbed the tree and dropped down in front of her hoping to scare her. His plan didn’t go the way he thought. Kagome didn’t even blink. She was staring into space. Shippo shook her.

“Mommy, are you okay?” He said.

“Uh…Oh, hi Shippo.” Kagome said.

“Are you okay, mama?”

“Yes, I’m fine. Why do you ask?”

“You were spacing out.”

“Sorry sweetie. I was just thinking.”

“Okay.”

“Come sit with me.

Shippo sat besides and looked at her face. She looked sad and he didn’t like it.

“Mommy, you look sad. Do you need a hug?”

Kagome smiled and nodded. Shippo hugged her and she sat him on her lap.

“Thanks sweetie. I needed that.”

“Why are you sad? Is it because of Inuyasha? Do you still like him?”

“That jerk? I’m all over him.”

“Is it because of Sesshoumaru?”

“No. It’s not because of him…well it does have something to do with him.”

“Oh!”

“Shippo, if I leave Inuyasha, would you come with me?”

“To your time?”

“No. To Sesshoumaru’s castle.”

“You’re going to Sesshoumaru’s castle?”

“Well…he asked me to go with him to teach Rin.”

“Whose Rin?”

“You know, that little girl that’s always with him.”

“Oh.”

“He said if I go he’ll train me to be stronger.”

“When are you going?”

“I don’t know when. I need to tell Inuyasha and the others about it.”

“Inuyasha will be mad.”

“I know. What am I going to do?”

“I don’t know. We can ran away and not tell him.”

“Yeah right. Inuyasha would probably follow us.”

“Well maybe you should just tell him. You always told me to face my fears.”

“Maybe you’re right.”

They got up and returned to the campsite. Sango, Miroku Kikyou and Inuyasha were sitting there in complete silence.

“Hey guys.” She said.

“Where have you been?” Inuyasha asked.

“None of your business.”

“Whatever, bitch.”

“Anyway, I wanted to talk to you guys.”

“What is it, Kagome?” Sango asked.

“I don’t know how to say this so I’m just going to be blunt about it.”

“Get to the point.” Inuyasha said.

She took a deep breathe.

“I’m leaving.”

“When are you coming back, lady Kagome?” Miroku asked.

“I’m not sure.”

“What do you mean?” Sango asked.

“I’m not going home Sango.”

“Then where are you going?” Inuyasha asked.

“I’m going to the western lands.”

“And why are you going there for?”

“Training.”

“Kagome, are you sure about this?” Sango asked.

“Yes.”

“You do realize Sesshoumaru is the lord of the western land and he won’t hesitate to kill if he found you on his land.” Kikyou said.

“I’m sure you would love that but Sesshoumaru is the one who’s going to train me.” She replied.

“Sesshoumaru? You’re going with Sesshoumaru.” Inuyasha yelled.

“Yes, I am.”

“Are you sure you’re going there for training. After all you are a miko and he’s a demon.” Kikyou asked.

“What are you implying?”

“Oh, I don’t know. It’s just that I was under the impression that you and the western lord were having an affair.”

“Excuse me?”

“I distinctly remember witnessing you two kissed not too long ago.”

“You were following me? In ay case it’s really none of your business.”

“You bitch. I can believe you’re his fucking whore.”

“How dare you? It’s not like it’s any of your business. You don’t own me Inuyasha. It’s my body and I can give it to whomever I choose. You made your choice long ago when you choose your dead bitch over me. So you have no right of telling me what to do.”

“You can’t go. I won’t let you.”

“I’m going you can’t stop me.” She said before walking in the woods.

Sango, Shippo and Miroku glared at Inuyasha and Kikyou.

“What?” he said.

“You’re such a jerk.” Shippo said.

Kagome was pissed. How dared he tell her what to do? Who died and made him the boss of her. She paced furiously.

“Ooh…that jerk.” She said.

“Do you always talk to yourself? Sesshoumaru said.

He had witnessed the dispute between the miko and her friends and watched as she walked away furiously.

“What are you doing here, Sesshoumaru?”

“You own me an answer or have you forgotten?”

“I didn’t forget and I have your answer.”

“And?”

“I will come with to your castle but I have a request.”

“What is it?”

“You have to let me go visit my family at least once a month.”

“As you wish.”

“And you have to promise that to not to go after the Tetsusagai and harm my friends.”

“I no longer desire the Tetsusagai but tell me, Miko, why do you keep protecting him after all of what he had done to you.”

“Inuyasha might be a class-A jerk but he’s still my friend.”

“You have too much compassion and forgiveness for the fool.”

“Maybe.”

“Gather your things and fetch the kitsune, we’re leaving.”

“Hai, Sesshoumaru.”

When she returned back to their camp, Inuyasha and Kikyou were gone. Shippo, Sango and Miroku were still sitting where she left them.

“Kagome, are you sure that’s what you want.”

“Yes, I’m sure.”

“Alright, if that’s what you want, we won’t stop you. Just be careful.”

“I will.”

She hugged each of them and Miroku did not miss his last chance to grope her behind.

“Pervert…” Kagome yelled, slapping him.

“Who knows how long it’s going to be before I see again.” Miroku said.

She rolled her eyes. She got her yellow and gave its contents to her friends. She kept her clothes and chocolate for Shippo.

“Come on, Shippo. Let’s go.”

He jumped on her shoulder. She waved goodbye to her friends one last time then disappeared in the forest. Sesshoumaru was waiting under the shade of a three.

“Okay, I’m ready.”

He got up and mention for her to follow him. She did without protest all the while wondering if she made the right choice. Her heart said yes but her head wasn’t too sure. She was barely aware where Sesshoumaru was leading them until she heard the voice of a little girl. She watched as the little ran and attached herself to Sesshoumaru’s leg.

“Sesshoumaru-sama, you’re back. Rin missed you. Rin has been really good.” She smiled a toothy smile at the Taiyoukai.

He patted her head.

“Sesshoumaru-sama? Who are these people?” Rin asked pointed at Kagome and Shippo.

“Why don’t you ask them?” he said.

Rin detached herself from her father’s leg and walked hesitantly toward Kagome and Shippo. The latter jumped from Kagome’s shoulder and went to introduced himself.

“Hi, I’m Shippo. What’s your name?”

“Rin’s name is Rin.”

“You talked funny.” Shippo said.

“Shippo, be nice.”

“And who are you pretty lady?”

“I’m Kagome.”

“She’s my mom.”

Rin looked at Shippo then Kagome then Shippo again. Kagome giggled.

“But she doesn’t look like you.” She said, confused.

“I know. My real mommy died. Kagome is my new mommy. She’s super sweet.”

“My mommy died too. Would you be my mommy too?” Rin asked.

Kagome blushed and Sesshoumaru stiffened.

“I…I”

“I don’t know if I wan to share my mommy with you.” Shippo cut in.

“Why not? Rin will be super nice. Please pretty lady?” She asked.

“Well, I…”

“Come, we’re leaving.” Sesshoumaru said.

The subject was forgotten…for now. Sesshoumaru and Rin rode on side of the two-headed dragon; Kagome and Shippo rode on the other. They were all quiet. During the ride, the children fell asleep. By the time they arrived at the castle, night had already fallen.

Sesshoumaru’s castle was absolutely breathtaking. It stood majestically tall and proud just like the demon that lived in it. It was surrounded by beautiful gardens. The two-headed dragon landed and they got down. The green toad came to welcome his master home.

“Lord Sesshoumaru…lord Sesshoumaru…the human girl is missing. I can find her anywhere…”

He stopped talking when he saw Sesshoumaru holding Rin in his arms.

“Oh!”

Kagome who was standing behind Sesshoumaru stepped out. She almost laughed when she saw Jaken’s eyes popped out of their sockets. Sesshoumaru must have glared at him because he did not say anything. She could see that he wanted to comment on the presence of the miko in his master’s home. They walked to the castle. The inside was even more beautiful than she expected. She knew that a demon like Sesshoumaru would live luxuriously but she didn’t expect this.

“Jaken will take you to your chamber.” Sesshoumaru said before he entered a room.

She nodded and followed Jaken. They walked down the hall and turned left.

“This is your room and the one next to it is for the kit.” He said.

“Thank you.”

“The bathing room is down this hall on your left. Dinner had already been served so food will be bough to you shortly.” He said.

“Thanks.”

He left without saying anything more. She went to her room first. It was spacious with a bed. She put Shippo down on the bed and looked around the room. There was a dresser facing the bed. She had a closet when open revealed the most beautiful kimonos she had ever seen. On the floor, there were matching slippers to go with each kimono. “He doesn’t expect to wear those, does he?” She thought. She closed the closet. On the other side of the room was a balcony. The balcony overlooked a beautiful garden. She could see the sakura tree and a fountain. She closed the door and went to see Shippo’s room. It as much like her own but smaller and instead of a dresser, he had a desk. His bed was smaller but big enough for him to sleep in. she put him down and tucked him. She kissed his forehead before heading back to her room. Like Jaken said, a servant brought her food. She ate quickly and then went to the hot spring. She got undress and get into the water. She sighed and relaxed. For once she didn’t have to worry about Miroku and Inuyasha spying on her. After her bath, she went back to her room and dressed in her silk pajamas. It was given to her by her mother. She liked them because they were comfortable not to mention they were cute. She sat on the bed with her journal, ready to write the events of the day when someone knocked on the window. She got up and opened the window. She was surprised to see the Taiyoukai of the western Lands sitting on his Youkai cloud.

“Hi.” She said.

“I wish to speak with you.” He said.

“Okay.”

“You’re starting training tomorrow. You’re to meet me in the dojo at dawn.”

“When do I teach Rin?”

“After your meditation session which take place after your training with me.”

“Oh! Okay.”

“That will be all. I wish you pleasant dream.”

“Goodnight, Sesshoumaru.”

She closed the window and went back to her journal. She recorded what she judged were the most important event of the day than went to sleep.

Shippo woke up in the middle of the night from a nightmare. He reached for his mother but his little hand met with nothing but the cold sheet of his bed.

“Mommy…where are you.” He said.

He looked around the room but he saw nothing. He started crying for his mom when the door flew open and a figure entered.

“Mommy…it’s that you.”

“I’m not your mother, kit.” A voice said.

Shippo didn’t register the voice because his thoughts were focused on finding his mother. The figure grabbed him by the back of his shirt and lifted him up. He squirmed trying to get out of the hold of the intruder.

“Stop moving.” He said.

He left the room and went to the one next to it. When he got in ear shot of the bed he said.

“Wake up, woman.”

Kagome were sleeping soundly in her bed when she was rudely awoken. She slowly opened her eyes.

“What?” she said. “Is it dawn yet.”

“Your kit is looking for you.” Sesshoumaru said.

“Shippo…”

He handed her a crying Shippo. She took him in her arms.

“Shippo, what’s the matter? Did you have a bad dream again?”

He nodded.

“I looked…for you but…you weren’t there. I thought…you left…me.” He hiccupped.

“Hush, my love. I will never leave you.” She said.

She turned to Sesshoumaru who was still standing there looking at her and Shippo.

“I’m sorry he woke you up.”

“I was not sleeping.”

“Well thank you for bringing him to me.”

“I suggest you get some sleep. It will be dawn in a couple of hours.”

“Okay. Goodnight Sesshoumaru.”

He turned and left; closing the door behind him. Shippo had fallen back asleep in her arms. She set him down and lay next to him. Moments later, she too was asleep.

Author's Note: You know the drill....