Black Silk
Lady Nefertiti
Summary: When Bloodlines become estranged, the saying blood is thicker than water need not apply. *The Black and White challenge*
Coarse Language
Character Death
Chapter 9: Daring -Dungeons- Miroku sighed inwardly wanting to say something or stop Sesshomaru from killing his hanyou friend who was bleeding. But there were other guards and prisoners around and he didn’t or rather couldn’t…it would make Sesshomaru seem weak---and that he listened to a word of a human? Of all people? He gritted his teeth and then said, “Well then uhm…” he started. There was plenty going on down here as it was---how could he possibly say the rumors he heard above? About lady Kagome? Scandalous things regarding her and how court was going to force her down, first by dethronement then banishment from the west….to ‘save’ their Sesshomaru since he was under a terrible spell from a Miko.
“Houshi what is it?” Sesshomaru said looking up at him now. Inuyasha opened his mouth to speak but Sesshomaru glared at him coldly and Inuyasha shut his mouth. Miroku scratched his head and told him the truth. There was no ‘beating around the bush’ so to speak with him, of this he knew. Court was troubling Kagome-sama. Involvement and rumors regarding a consort. Sesshomaru didn’t speak when Miroku mentioned the consort. Miroku found this odd and fell silent waiting for a reply or an explanation.
“Oi! You got a consort hiding somewhere when you ‘need some’ you bastard?! Cheating on Kagome are you? She’s your fucking mate! Well I never thought you to be type to lie….” Inuyasha started then eyes widened as Sesshomaru picked him up and threw him against the wall, a crack resounded and Inuyasha was out cold.
Miroku cleared his throat as he let Sesshomaru pass him by, followed him out of the cell. Sesshomaru told the guard to lock it and he made his way upstairs. No doubt he was going to get an earful when he saw Kagome…perhaps a few threats as well. She probably heard something from Haru and would be deeply distressed. He hated when his beloved mate was upset with him.
“Monk. Where is my mate now?” he said as he walked up the stairs, down the vast halls---Miroku following.
“She’s probably in her chambers.” He said. Guards opened the doors as the both walked into the royal wing. Miroku could swear Sesshomaru was smirking somewhat as he walked past a large plant. Now? What was so funny? He stopped and Miroku almost ran into him. He was about to ask when Sesshomaru spoke up.
“Kit. Rin. This Sesshomaru knows you are hiding behind the plant.” He said in a calm cool voice waiting for the both to come out. Both came out knowing they’d been caught-- with guilty yet very innocent expressions. He couldn’t blame them. They just wanted to see their mother and if she was okay. “Hn. very well let’s go see your mother.” Their expressions brightened as they followed him.
They saw Haru and Sango walking out talking about something in a soft voice. Miroku felt jealousy? Was that it? He didn’t care for this feeling as he tensed.
“Sire.” Haru said turning to look at him suddenly. Looked like he was done in the dungeons? Was Inuyasha dead now? The monk seemed oddly calm though. Maybe not then.
“Sesshomaru-sama.” Sango said. The both bowed in respect. “…….Kagome’s in her chambers. She wishes to speak to you.” she said and stared at the ground not wanting to make eye contact. Perhaps Haru said too much to Kagome? Well it depended on how Kagome told Sesshomaru what she heard and wanting to know what was going on---and the fact that his court wanted her gone and out of the picture.
-Kagome- She sat where she was watching her friend and Haru leave. She was deep in thought as she went over what she had heard. This had to be a plan of some sort. They were biding their time and when they got the opportunity they would attack Kagome any way they could. It was insulting really, to the west and to her. It endangered Sesshomaru’s reputation and made him look bad. Did they realize that much?
“Well this just dampens the mood doesn’t it?” Kagome said about to stand up when Sesshomaru walked in to see his mate sitting. Kagome gave him a ‘we should have a talk now’ look but then Rin and Shippo came in from behind him and ran towards Kagome hugging her and asking her if she was okay and ‘why this’ and ‘why that.’ She told them she was just fine and they needn’t worry so much. Sesshomaru shut the door behind him, signifying everyone should leave and go about their business in the castle.
Sango started filling Miroku about the going-on’s in the castle so he was up-to-date on everything. He shook his head as he heard about Inuyasha. The fool was going to end up dead one of these days; he might be half-brother to Sesshomaru, blood but tainted….but how much could one demon take? To pardon a family member before he got even and showed the other ‘his place?’
Kagome was going to get straight to the point. “Sesshomaru….where’s the closest Daimyo here?”
“The…human feudal lord?” Sesshomaru said. Why would she want to know that? Strangest question….
“Yes.” Kagome said standing up and walked towards him.
“Why?” Sesshomaru asked. Did Haru say something to her? He and the Daimyo had made a peace treaty of sorts. It was more like an agreement. No one would harm the other. No humans killing the demons in the western lands. Everyone hated this treaty and wanted this contract broken but you couldn’t exactly go against your ruler’s wishes/commands.
-A ways away- “How dare she! That bitch thinks she’s won his heart?!” a female said throwing an expensive vase across the room.
CRASH!! She was furious. Beyond furious. She held a wine glass and took a sip hoping it might calm her down. She held the glass tightly wishing it were Kagome’s throat she was crushing instead.
Another voice sighed in the room. He was going to lose a lot of precious artifacts like this…no mention his sanity if this plan didn’t work.
“Sorry I’m late.” A voice said.
“Welcome Kikyo.” The male’s voice said.
-Kagome and Sesshomaru- “What is it about the Daimyo Kagome? Does he trouble you?” Sesshomaru asked pulling her into his arms.
“Well I have this weird feeling that’s all.” Kagome said snuggling into him.
Lady Nefertiti: Hmm…A Daimyo. TBC…Please read and review! thanks!
