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To Protect the Alpha Female	By : Sylean Category: InuYasha > General Views: 10682 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Chapter 13: To Go Round and Round

“Thanks Kagome!” Ayumi, Eri, and Yuka chimed after Kagome bought them all food at WacDonalds in exchange for notes.

“There you go, thinking again about that jealous boyfriend of yours,” they pointed out.

“Oh him, I wasn’t thinking about him, honest,” Kagome tried to brush it off.

“Just fess up for once. How are things going with you two anyways?” they pressed.

She knew they would not relent until they got some info, might as well tell them to get them to stop asking about him for good, “Well, as it turns out, he was only keeping other guys away from me because his brother wanted me.”

“What!” they all exclaimed unbelievingly.

“He was acting as a sort of guard dog,” Kagome nearly giggled at the visual, but kept her calm, “even though I hadn’t a clue of his brother’s interest. I just drew the wrong conclusions.”

“Well, I guess that explains a few things. So, do you like his brother than?” they just wouldn’t give up on finding some kind of romance in her life.

“No way!” Kagome slapped the table. “That jerk thinks of me as some kind of property or something. Not happening.” She crossed her arms and huffed, and they finally ceased, seeing that Kagome was not in the moving on stage yet.

Naraku had vanished, without a single trace of his scent or aura to follow. Sesshomaru had no direction to aim for, so he focused on his other objective, the priestess. Staying near her group should also garner a lead to follow, so it was beneficial all around. She had recently vanished from his senses, meaning she must have passed through that old well again. It would be the best opportunity to gather more information. The monk would most likely be the calmest, but Sesshomaru had witnessed first hand that his approach was not effective; he would not likely have any useful advice. The slayer would strike first, ask questions later, if she was still in any condition to speak after attacking him. The kit was only a child and he was not at all fond of the idea of asking his brother for advice. That would be a last resort. There was also the village where his brother’s group would frequent, the one next to the well, and the old Miko who dwelled nearby.

Stalking through the shadows and across roofs, he took the opportunity to observe the humans. Most were simply conducting everyday chores, boring and inconsequential, but as he passed a stable, he heard the giggles of a young female and could easily scent arousal in the air. This may prove useful. He observed them as they flirted playfully before settling down on a pile of straw to begin copulating. This scenario seemed odd to him, not at all like Myoga described. Perhaps the boy had already purchased this female, but then, why would they be sneaking around? Were they “eloping”? He left the sight behind and crossed the distance to the priestess’s hut. She was already standing at the door, having sensed his loosed aura and anticipating a demon to show. “Miko, this Sesshomaru requires information,” he commanded.

“Oh, and what kind of information might ye be seeking of me?” she knew better than to attempt any kind of fight. This demon was far beyond her capabilities. She would answer whatever she could if that was all he was after.

Soon after Sesshomaru left, Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kirara returned, only to have Inuyasha leap away at the scent of bones and graveyard soil.

“Oh, there he goes again, running off to my sister, and I had a question to ask him too,” Kaede shook her head at the boisterous boy.

“Question, Kaede?” Miroku inquired, hearing her speaking to herself.

“Yes. As ye were off slaying a demon, I was visited earlier today by Inuyasha’s elder brother,” she told them.

“Sesshomaru came here? What for?” Shippo took interest in the conversation, worried about what his appearance could mean. Sesshomaru could be really scary.

“It would seem, he was asking advice on how to court a human female, but perhaps I misunderstood,” Kaede fished for their reactions on the matter. There was a chance they knew something.

“No, you didn’t Kaede. That demon is after Kagome,” Sango sneered, her memories a constant, vivid reminder.

“Really? Than I may have given the wrong advice; there is no telling if her customs are the same as ours are here,” Kaede spoke as she stirred the stew in her cooking pot.

“He came for her the other night, but did not get the reaction he expected. I would assume he is seeking out information to try again,” Miroku pondered out loud.

“What did you tell him?” Sango pried, gauging the possible threat he could pose.

“I simply told him that whereas some wealthy areas may offer gifts in exchange for a bride’s hand, in humble villages such as this, many couples chose their spouse for themselves,” Kaede explained. “We have less political power and wealth to be gained by marriage, so we do not worry over such things.”

“Hmm, I wonder if he will come for her again, and what he will attempt based on this knowledge,” Miroku’s unanswered question had them all wondering the same thing.

Inuyasha was lounging in the branches of the Goshinboku some days later, waiting for Kagome to return, when he was suddenly being pulled to the ground by a glowing green whip around his ankle. He landed hard, throwing up a small puff of dust. Coughing on the particles, he pulled himself to his feet with a growl, knowing precisely who he was about to face, “Sesshomaru, what do you want this time?”

“You will travel through the well and present this to Kagome’s father,” he ordered, retrieving a package from his sleeve.

Inuyasha couldn’t help the dead-pan look, “Sorry, no can do. I don’t know where her father is, he might be dead for all I know; never met the guy.”

“Hmm, than you will give this to whoever her senior guardian is,” he amended.

“Uhh, okay, what is it anyways?” he carelessly shook the package, listening for whatever might be inside.

“It is a gift to exchange for her hand, a human practice,” he explained as the whelp stopped trying to peek inside.

He thought Inuyasha was going to fight him on this, as he did with most everything, until the pup doubled over in laughter, “Yeah, sure, I’ll deliver it. No problem.” The giggles just kept spilling over.

“For what reason do you guffaw like an idiot?” he demanded of the winded hanyou.

“Oh, just because I can’t wait to see you get shot down. You do realize this isn’t going to work right?” he taunted, knowing Kagome would not stand for being bought.

Sesshomaru was loath to resort to this, but the whelp obviously had knowledge of the girl, “Than what would you recommend?”

“Women of her time aren’t bought like humans do here, if you want her to accept you, you got to make her trust you. It’ll take a lot more than a few lousy gifts.”

“You will do as you are told, half-breed,” Sesshomaru stuck to his original plan. If it didn’t work, he could try something else, but if he didn’t try, he’d never know.

“Whatever you say,” Inuyasha waved, still chuckling as he dove down the well.

He composed himself just as he reached the house, entering through Kagome’s window, he made his way downstairs, following the scent of Kagome’s mother. He found her easily enough, in the kitchen. It was early enough in the day, Kagome was probably still at her “skool.” Without even announcing himself or saying hi, he began, “Okay, so here’s the deal. My asshole brother, Sesshomaru, wants to get into Kagome’s pants and sent me here to give this to you to try and buy her.” He tossed the soft package on the table thinking smugly to himself, ‘There, that should get a definite “no.”’

“And he worded it like that, Inuyasha? Or are those your words?” Mrs. Higurashi asked knowingly. Kagome had mentioned Sesshomaru before, and the way she spoke of him, he sounded nothing like Inuyasha tried to portray him.

“I, uhh, well, just here. If you want to turn her over to a ruthless demon that tried to kill her once before than so be it,” he scoffed and turned around to let her open the package, but couldn’t help peeking out the corner of his eye. The curiosity was just too great to ignore.

Gentle hands unwrapped the jostled package with care, pulling out the ornate gifts one at a time: jeweled combs, an elegant kimono, and the like.

“These gifts are beautiful. Oh, there’s a letter here too,” she carefully unfolded the parchment to reveal beautifully scrolled Kanji:

I apologize for not having delivered this suit in person; however, the well refuses me passage. Also, excuse Inuyasha’s foul mouth; the pup has yet to learn any semblance of manners.

My intentions with Kagome are sincere. I wish to make her the Lady of the Western Lands and mother of my pups. She would be well provided for, kept safe under my protection, and treated with the utmost respect, should you agree to this match.

I await your response.

“Keh,” Inuyasha crossed his arms, not happy that his brother predicted him so well.

“Inuyasha, you can tell him… on second thought, I better write it down,” she took Sesshomaru’s actions as a good example, not wanting her message misinterpreted. ‘If Kagome agrees, you may court her, Sesshomaru. She giggled at the thought of such a smart match, and the puppy-eared grandchildren that would result.’

(A/N: Idea sparked by the song “Hula Hoop” by OMI, of which I am in no way affiliated, earning a profit, or claiming ownership of. I would recommend listening to it though, fun song.)

After reading the letter that Inuyasha delivered, surprisingly intact, Sesshomaru realized he really hadn’t made any progress; he still had to win her over, but how? There didn’t seem to be any preordained ritual to follow to gain her interest. He turned to leave the clearing with the well, when her scent suddenly hit him. ‘She has returned,’ his steps stilled just inside the forest. His cloaked presence kept him out of her sense range as he watched her climb out of the well, tossing several carrying packs and strange objects over the edge.

“I certainly hope Shippo likes his present,” she mumbled to herself before picking up a strange circular object. Sesshomaru wondered over its purpose as she slipped it over her hips and began twirling in the most erotic manner. “Good, I didn’t break it.” She continued speaking to herself, taking inventory of her belongings, as she seemed to almost absentmindedly spin the object around her figure. He couldn’t help the reaction his body was having to the sight, knowing that even though she thought she was alone, he felt her movements were intentionally trying to entice him.

Kagome was letting herself move around the clearing, spinning the strange hoop around her arms or torso to some unknown beat. A break to just feel, a chance to be the teenager she was, without a noisy dog commanding her to fetch the shards or any murderous demon eyeing her with whatever malicious intent. It was the breath of fresh air she sorely needed after all the recent stress from both eras.

Her peace was shattered when she realized she was not as alone as she had thought, “What is the purpose of such a weapon?”

She froze in her movements, letting the hula-hoop falter and crash to the ground. The embarrassment at being caught dancing when she thought she was completely alone hit her and her face burned bright red as she ducked down behind the well, letting just her flushed cheeks peek over the edge. It took her awhile to register exactly what Sesshomaru just said, ‘Weapon? He can’t be referring to the hula hoop.’ But as she noticed his gaze glancing between her and the toy she was childishly playing with, she realized he must view everything as a potential weapon. She picked it up, and stumbled over an explanation, “it's the dreaded, uh, hoop of... death. Yeah, the dreaded Hoop of Death, so don't come any closer and make me have to use it.” She didn’t want him getting too near, like last time, and was trying unsuccessfully to bluff her way out of this. He was just too unpredictable now, with this sudden interest he developed, she had no idea what he would do. Even though he hadn’t hurt her lately, she still didn’t feel particularly safe with him.

“You would threaten me?” he raised his claws, claws that she remembered all too well, being on the wrong end of.

Backpedaling furiously, she raised her hands placatingly, “No no, it's actually completely harmless. I was, well, I guess I was trying to bluff, but that obviously didn't work.” She nervously rubbed the back of her head, hoping he was not mad at her. He lowered his claws at her honesty, allowing her to breath a sigh of relief. “It's a toy, called a Hula-Hoop.” No response. “You know, for fun.” No response again. “Oh, right. Trying to explain fun to you is like trying to describe space travel to Inuyasha, utterly pointless.”

‘Space travel?’ he wondered curiously, but decided to return to that later, “It is quite obviously a tool for bewitching the minds of males.”

‘Did he, did he just imply it's a means of seduction? But why would he think that unless… he was having a reaction to it, and blaming that physical reaction on me?’ she thought huffily. “Hey, look here Sesshomaru, don't go blaming your warped thoughts on me,” she scolded. ‘Dirty dog.’ “Really, it’s just a toy.”

“Demonstrate,” he shifted his gaze to the hoop.

“Huh?” she blushed brightly. If he was having a reaction to it before, did he really think she’d do it again.

“This ‘fun,’ demonstrate how it is done,” he clarified when she made no move to comply.

“Uhhh…” Kagome briefly thought of throwing a stick for him to fetch, since it worked for Inuyasha who was only half dog, but wanted her head to stay attached to her shoulders, “fun is different for each person. Rin, for example, finds picking flowers to be fun; I like dancing, I guess, even though I’m not very good at it; and you… maybe… uh, I’d guess you would enjoy… sword fighting?”

He thought about it for a second, “Doing something fun, makes you happy.” It was not a question, but an observation, since her aura had been much lighter and her scent sweeter before he let his presence be known. She was not afraid, but not necessarily comfortable around him either.

“Yeah, now you’re getting it,” she smiled and picked up her things. “Anyways, I’d better get going before Inuyasha comes barking for me. You know how impatient he can be.”

Sesshomaru was not one to miss the irony that her “hula hoop” went around in circles just like his attempts towards her did; always moving, yet going nowhere.
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