Foolish Games

Chapter VII: Dangerous attraction…

“Wake up, wench.” Jaken yelled.

Kagome rubbed the sleep off her eyes and sat on her bed. She looked next to her where Shippo was still sleeping. She then turned to face the intruder who had awakened her.

“Lord Sesshoumaru is waiting for you in the dojo.” He said sourly.

“What’s your problem?” she said.

Jaken snorted.

“These are your training clothes.” He said pointing at the clothes that where lying on the chair in the corner.

“Thanks.”

“You’re not welcomed, wench.”

She had restrained herself not to grabbed him and beat the living light out of him. She was pretty sure that Sesshoumaru would not tolorate her beating up his retainer. She waited till he left the room and changed into the clothes. For some reasons, they felt the heavier than regular clothes. She tied her hair in a ponytail and left to find the dojo. When she finally found it, Sesshoumaru was already there. She went in.

“Sorry. I got lost.”

“I sent Jaken to get you.” He said coolly.

“Well, I did see him but he only gave me my clothes which are heavy by the way.”

“They were made especially for your training.”

“Oh!”

“If don’t have any more complaints, let’s get started.”

“Okay.”

“Tell me, besides your bow, what other weapon can you use?”

“None.”

“I see.”

“You see what?”

“Choose a weapon and I will teach you how to use it.”

She looked around the room. All sorts of weapon, from swords to spears, were hanging on the walls. She chose a katana.

“Would this do?” she asked.

“This will be perfect.” He said.

He then proceeded to show her how to hold the sword and how to stance. Once she got that, he showed some attacks and defensive moves. The rest of the matinee passed quickly. By the time she put down the katana, she was sore but it was worth it. She can now use a katana. She might not have mastered it but she can use it. She was given enough time to bathe and change. She had a meditation session next. Sesshoumaru had told her that she needed to train her mind as well as her body. She changed into a white gi and blue hakama.

Her meditation teacher was a demon. He was in his humanoid form so she couldn’t tell what he was. He had a very well built body, piercing blue eyes, and a kind expression. He smiled as she walked in the room. The room in question was bare except for a few candles.

“You must be Lady Kagome?” He asked.

“Please, call me Kagome.” she said.

“As you wish. My name is Youzen.”

“It’s nice to meet you, Youzen.” She said.

“Like wise.”

“I don’t mean to be rude but if you don’t mind me asking what kind of demon are you?” she asked.

“I’m a kitsune.” He said.

“Really? Then you must meet Shippo. He will love to meet you.”

“Who is he?”

“He’s my son…well my adoptive son. He’s a kitsune too.”

“I will love to meet him but right now we have to get started with your training.”

“Of course.”

They sat facing each other. He gave her a few pointers and told her some mantra to repeat and they begin. Meditation was much harder than she thought. He told that she had to clear her mind and stop thinking. How did one stop thinking? After fifteen minutes, she gave up.

“I don’t think I can do this.”

“Well stop thinking.”

“It’s easier said than done.”

“Alright. Try this. Try to focus on only one thought.”

“Are you sure about this.”

“Yes. Trust me, my lady.”

“Alright…here goes nothing.”

She closed her eyes, took a deep breathe and relaxed her body. She did as he said and tried to focus on one thought. She wasn’t surprise when all her thoughts dissipated and left only the thought of Sesshoumaru.

After her meditation, she went in search for Rin. She found her and Shippo in the court playing with Jaken. The toad looked absolutely miserable and she could see why. He was dressed in a pink kimono with a yellow wig on his head. He even had make-up on. She had to say, he made one ugly woman.

“Wow, you look pretty.” She said, covering her mouth to keep herself from laughing.

Jaken glared at her.

“Isn’t he, mama?” Shippo asked.

“Oh, yeah.” Kagome said.

Rin giggled.

“Come on Rin. It’s time for your lesson.” Kagome said.

“Can I come too, mommy?” Shippo asked.

“Of course, sweetie.”

Sesshoumaru had provided paper and ink for Kagome and Rin. They sat in the garden under the shade of a cherry tree.

“So, Rin. Do you know how to read yet?”

She nodded.

“Sesshoumaru-sama taught Rin how to read and write but Rin is not very good at it. Sesshoumaru-sama said Rin needs practice.”

“That’s right. And that’s what we’re going to do today. We’re going to practice reading and writing.”

“Can Shippo-kun read, pretty lady?”

“Yup. Mommy taught me how and I’m very good. Mommy said so.” He said very proudly.

She smiled. She handed each of them a piece of blank paper and some ink and told them to write whatever they wanted. They wrote happily, racing to see who can write the most the fastest. It was a draw.

“You both did very well. Now let’s practice our reading.”

“Okay, mommy.”

“Okay, pretty lady.”

Sesshoumaru sat in his study going over important matters concerning the Western Lands. His concentration was soon broken by carefree laughter coming from the garden. He knew who were in there. After all he could smell them a mile away. He gracefully stood up and walked to the window. He could see Kagome and the children. She was sitting under the tree with Rin on her left and Shippo on her right. The children were taking turn reading the book she was holding. Every now and then they would laugh. His attention returned to her face. She looked so serene and content. He couldn’t wonder what goes on in this woman’s head. She was definitely different from the demonesses he was around. That much was obvious. She was so forgiving and munificent. She was so beautiful both inside and out. If he didn’t know he’ll say he was falling in love with the miko but of course he knew better…he thinks. For once in his life, his frozen heart was at war with his rational mind. And he didn’t like the feeling. Sesshoumaru liked to be in control of his emotions. He didn’t like them running wild in his mind. He was loosing his infamous control and it was all because of one woman.

‘Pathetic.’ He thought.

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The next two months that followed were done like a routine. Kagome woke up early, trained with Sesshoumaru, meditated with Youzen and taught Rin and Shippo. She was getting bored. There was nothing to do at the castle. Sesshoumaru was barely around. Shippo wanted to train with Youzen so he was with the fox demon most of the time and she had to admit she was a little jealous. It felt like he didn’t need her anymore. Rin was either playing with Jaken or picking flowers for her Sesshoumaru-daddy. So she was basically left alone. She visited her family three times since she started her training. She saw Sango and Miroku too but no Inuyasha or Kikyou. That was just fine with her.

Kagome sighed. She got up and left her room. If she didn’t do something, she will go nuts. She walked down the hall and before she knew it, she was standing in front of a room. She had never been in there before. She pushed the heavy door opened and entered.

She gasped and a smile formed on her lips. She had hit jackpot. She found the library. Thousands of books covered the wall from ceiling to floor. She walked between the shelves of books in awe. She didn’t know Sesshoumaru kept a library. She wandered through the shelves of books. The books were well kept. Not surprising considering Sesshoumaru owned them. She finally settled on reading a book called Miko Magic. She was a little surprise that Sesshoumaru would have such a book but she guessed it wasn’t so unlikely. After all he was a powerful demon. Knowing about his opponents is one of his strength. She took the book and went to sit by the window.

Minutes later she was lost within the pages of the book. She didn’t know there was so much to learn about being a miko. The book contained so many spell and incantations. She wondered if she could possibly learn all of them. Time became lost as she got lost in the book. She was barely registered the fact that she had missed dinner or that Sesshoumaru had just entered the room.

“I see that you have found the library.” He said.

Kagome almost jumped.

“Kami, you scared me.” She said.

He eyed her then the book she was holding.

“Why isn’t this surprising.” He said sarcastically.

“Why didn’t you tell me you had on mikos?”

“You never ask.”

“Well it never crossed my mind.”

“So why are you accusing me?”

“Sorry.”

“You’re forgiven.”

“Can I ask you something?”

“Of course.”

“Do you want to sit?”

He raised his eyebrow.

“That’s not my question. I was just wondering.”

“Alright.”

He sat in the opposite end of the settee.

“Okay. Do you know any spells?” She asked.

“I know a few but I rarely use them. Why?”

“Can you teach me any? I mean there’re lots of spells in this book and I want to learn them.”

“You would need a lot more training before you can learn spells and incantations.”

“What do you mean?”

“The spells in this book are very powerful and you’re not strong enough to handle them. They require lot of training and precision. If you make the slightest mistake, they can kill you.”

“When will I be?”

“Patience, miko.”

“What else are you going to teach me? I practically mastered the katana and the spear.”

“True.”

“So what next?”

“I will teach you how to control your ki.”

“You mean how to mask my energy.”

“Yes and some other technique. Starting with this one.”

He put out his hand. His palm facing up. She watched in awe as the energy started growing in his hand. It got bigger and bigger till it was the size of a basketball. And just as it appeared, the ki ball disappeared.

“Now it’s your turn.”

“I can’t do that.”

“Try it.”

“Ok.”

Just like he did, she put out her hand.

“Now what?” she asked.

“Focused all your thought and energy in creating it.”

She did as he said and before she knew she created a ki ball. Well sort of. While his was the size of a basket ball, hers was as big as a golf ball.

“It’s so small.” She complained.

“Practice make perfect.” He said.

She smiled.

“Now, I’m sure you must be hungry.”

“Oh Kami, I forgot all about dinner.”

“Don’t worry. Food will be brought to your room.”

“Great.”

“I must be off. I bid you goodnight.”

“Where are you going?” she asked suddenly.

“I must patrol my lands.”

“Don’t you do that every night?”

“I suppose. The western lands are vast. I had a report about a group of lesser demons damaging my lands and I must see to it.”

“Oh!”

He looked at her for what seems an eternity. He could tell by the way she refused to meet his eyes that she was hiding something from him.

“Is there you wish to tell me?” he asked.

“Who? Me? No…nothing at all.”

“Alright.”

He turned to leave but stopped when she wrapped her arms around his waist. It’s been such a long time since he kissed her.

“Promise me you’ll be careful.” She said against his back.

“Are you worried about me?”

She nodded.

“Don’t.” he said.

“I can’t help it.”

“Alright. I promise to be cautious.”

“Thank you.”

She still didn’t let go. It felt so good having him in her arms.

“Do you plan on releasing me soon?” he asked with amusement.

“Oh! Sorry.”

She let go and he stepped away from her. He then took her in his arms and kissed her hard. He ran the tip of his tongue against her lips. She opened her mouth and invited him. He took her invitation with no hesitation. Her mouth tasted sweet and he couldn’t get enough. He slid his tongue further into her mouth seeking hers. When he found it, he sucked on it. Hearing her moans of pleasure only encouraged him on.

Kagome moved her hands to cup his face. His skin was soft and warm. She could barely contain herself. She wanted to touch him all of him but she knew they couldn’t make love right now and especially not in his library. But for nowshe would settle for his heated kissed and touches.

“Sess…” she purred.

“I want you so much.” He growled softly.

He lifted her up and brought her to sit on his lap on the settee. Her legs were straddling him. Her kimono had risen up to expose her tights to his hungry gazed. He ran his clawed hands up her tights while devouring her lips. They both moaned. They knew they should probably stop before things get out of hands but they didn’t want to. they felt alive. They were feeling things they had never felt before and frankly they didn’t want to loose it…not just yet. Sesshoumaru dragged the sleeves of her kimono down her arms bearing the top of her well-rounded breasts. He growled. He nipped at the skin of her neck, restraining the urge to bite down and mark her. Make her his for all eternity.

The knock was heard on the door when they finally pulled away from each other. Sesshoumaru was pleased to see her disheveled state. Her hair was wild and her face was flushed. Her lips were red, puffy and oh so desirable. At least he wasn’t the only affected by their passionate kiss. He shook out of his trance when the knock came a second time and was followed by the squeaky voice of his retainer.

“Lord Sesshoumaru?” Jakken said.

He took Kagome off his laps and placed her on her feet. He also got up.

“I must be going.”

She didn’t trust her voice to work properly so she just nodded. He turned and left leaving her in the library.

Kagome sat there almost in a trance. She was reliving everything that just happened in her mind. She couldn’t believe that she almost make love with Sesshoumaru. Thank God, Jakken had interrupted them because if he didn’t, Sesshoumaru would still be in here and they would be doing much more than kissing. Her face heated up at her train of thought. When did she become such a pervert? Granted she wasn’t as bad as Miroku but she shouldn’t be thinking such things.

She shook the thought out her head and then tried to fixed herself as best as she could. Her hair was ruined so she just let down and fixed her clothes. She left the library and went to her room. Minutes later, servants brought her dinner. She was eating when Rin and Shippo barged in.

“Hey, you two.” She said.

“Hi, mommy.”

“Hi, Kagome-sama.”

“What have you been up to?” she asked.

The children proceed to tell her everything they had been doing since she saw this morning.

TBC…

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