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Learning to live	By : Syrra Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 10413 -:- Recommendations : 5 -:- Currently Reading : 6
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Chapter 2
Awakening
Kagome slowly opened her eyes and looked around at the unfamiliar room. Glancing around she knew she was still in feudal era but she had never seen this place before. The walls were made of pure white marble, decorated with silk hangings and pictures. There was a vanity and wardrobe, a screen to change behind, as well as a large bookshelf filled with books and scrolls. She noticed a door leading off to the right and wondered what was behind it.
She sat up carefully, noticing a sharp pain between her legs but she couldn't remember why just yet. Shrugging it off she got up and walked over the wardrobe and opened it to reveal that is was stuffed with beautiful kimonos. She immediately plunged her hand in, enjoying the feel of the smooth silk against her hand. Stepping back and closing the door, she made her way to the door on the right to see what was behind it. She let out a squeal of delight as she saw a miniature private hot spring. On the far side of the room, was a shelf full of soaps and other bathing supplies. Kagome bent down and put her hand in the water to test the temperature and sighed in satisfaction that it was perfect.
Hearing the bedroom door open and close she poked her head back into her room curiously to see who had entered. Clad in white she saw none other than Sesshoumaru. She tried to duck back into the bathroom but his cool voice stopped her in her tracks.
"Come here Miko." He said coldly watching her. Slowly she came out of the bathroom, her eyes full of fear. He noticed how silly she looked dressed in his clothes but brushed it off. "This is your home now. The kimonos in the wardrobe are yours, the books and scroll are for you to read and train in your miko powers. A servant will be in to assist you in dressing. Breakfast is in half an hour." He said flatly before turning on his heel and leaving the room. Kagome stared at his back in shock. They were enemies so why was he suddenly letting her live with him? She shook it off as a maid came in and helped Kagome bathe and get dressed before leading her down to the dinning room.
Sesshoumaru sat at the head of the table, listening to the miko and maid talk outside the door. The door suddenly opened and Kagome stumbled in. She bowed nervously to him than took the seat he gestured to. Her hands fidgeted nervously in her lap, wondering what he wanted with her.
"You know Inuyasha wont trade the Tetsusaiga for me. You should have kidnapped Kikyo if you wanted that dumb sword." She said softly, wondering if she'd just doomed herself. Sesshoumaru lifted an eyebrow and watched her closely for a minute, apparently choosing his words carefully.
"Do you not remember what happened last night miko?" He asked slowly, his food lay forgotten. Kagome shook her head, a confused expression on her face. "You were….attacked. I saved you. I have invoked an ancient youkai law by doing so." Kagome's expression turned even more confused. "In youkai law you are a member of Inuyasha's pack, therefore it his responsibility to protect you. When he is unable to perform is duties as an alpha male, and another family member has to do it, the person in question is now joined with their savior, and the savoir becomes this person's new alpha. You are no longer a part of Inuyasha's pack. You are now part of mine, and my responsibility is to protect you, much like I do for Rin." He explained.
"So I can never go back to Inuyasha? But what about the jewel? I broke it, it's my duty to help but it back together again!" She exclaimed.
"I patrol my lands frequently, when I do so you will accompany me and we shall find whatever jewel shards we can on the journey." He said. "I must take into consideration the responsibilities members of my pack have. I want you to train in your miko powers daily, which is why I had the bookshelf in room filled with reading materials on the subject. You will also train with me daily to learn physical attacks and defense. I cannot present you to the youkai society being as defenseless as you are." He stated calmly, going back to his breakfast. Kagome nodded and they finished the meal in silence. "After lunch we begin you training, for now study your miko powers." He said starting to leave but stopped. "What is your name miko?"
"Kagome." She answered surprised. He nodded and left the room.
Leaving the dinner room and heading to her room, she found a small desk and sat down with an armful of scrolls and books. Setting them down she began to read, memorizing new spells and trying them out.
Sesshoumaru headed to his study and found Lenya waiting for him like always, awaiting her daily orders. He barely gave her a glance as he sat down at his desk and began filling out papers.
"The miko doesn't remember anything that happened last night." He stated clearly, but Lenya heard the ever so slight questioning in his tone. She knew him all to well.
"I believe her subconscious is suppressing it. Like I said, rape is a very traumatic thing to deal with. She must be told what happened. It must be brought back to her, but it has to be done carefully." She explained. Sesshoumaru looked up her thoughtfully.
"Befriend her Lenya, you know how a women's mind works, perhaps it is best that you do this. She distrusts and fears me already far too much." He said setting filled papers aside and pulling fresh ones to him. Lenya bowed out of the room gracefully and headed in the direction of Kagome's room.
Kagome was startled to hear a gentle knocking on her door. Calling whoever it was to come in she surprised to see a pretty deer youkai. Long blonde hair flowed down her back, stopping her waist; emerald eyes stared out her set against tanned skin.
"Oh! Your so pretty." Kagome exclaimed, making the deer blush. She gave Kagome a small smile.
"My name is Lenya. His lord thought you could use female companionship." She said. To her surprise Kagome frowned.
"I don't want you to be forced into a friendship with a human. I know how youkai feel about humans." She said softly, glancing down at her books and scrolls scattered over the small desk. To her surprise Lenya laughed.
"I'm not like most youkai. I actually don't mind humans. Sometimes I even spend my days off in the human village. Once you get past the smell they are quite kind." She said, making Kagome smile. "What have learned so far?" Lenya asked suddenly seeing the reading material Kagome was studying.
"Well, I've learned to make a barrier, almost like a shield. And um…I can do a different type of arrow attack; an arrow will trigger multiple explosions of miko energy. And I have learned to channel miko energy into a melee weapon. I'm really excited to try them out on a real target." Kagome said, in a happy tone. Lenya watched her smiling.
"I think Lord Sesshoumaru will be impressed with your studies. You seem to take it seriously." She said loudly, knowing the Inu lord was standing outside the door.
As there talk turned to ideal chitchat Sesshoumaru stepped away from the door and continued down the hall towards to indoor dojo. Going into an old, dusty room he began brushing a bit of dust off and opening various weapon cabinets. Once everything was set up to his liking he left the room and headed back into the dinning room, where he was greeted by servants. He had only been sitting a few minutes when Kagome and Rin came into the room, with Lenya following. Rin, all done her morning tutoring had run into Kagome. The ever-enthusiastic girl was rambling none stop but the miko seemed to like it.
Everyone quieted as they took their seats near Sesshoumaru. He noticed Kagome had changed her outfit into a loose pair of pants much like his and a top. He was impressed that she thought to change before lunch so they could begin training immediately.
"I hope your going to easy on me. I don't know the first thing about fighting." She said softly looking at Sesshoumaru. He nodded to her and continued on with his lunch. Kagome huffed in annoyance at his lack of conversation while Lenya hid a giggle by taking a large mouthful. Once lunch was done and the table cleared Rin and Lenya went out into the garden and Sesshoumaru led Kagome towards the dojo. He headed into the old unused room he'd been in earlier.
Lighting torches with a growl Kagome let out a small gasp of surprise. The room was full of every weapon under the face of the sun. A couple shelves had empty spaced missing but not many.
"These weapons have been passed down through the family. They are my late mother's weapons. Now you will choose one of every type to become yours and train with." He said flatly. Kagome looked at him confused.
"But I'm just a human. These weapons are made for someone more….worthy." She said softly, a little bit sad. Sesshoumaru regarded her coldly for a moment before speaking.
"You will choose your weapons. You are now part of my pack and human or not you will become as strong as you possibly can be. You will need a strong weapon now choose. I will not have you embarrassing me in front of the youkai council." He said coldly and firmly. Kagome huffed and studied each weapon in front of her. Going over each sword she finally picked one. It had a long purple blade, and a jeweled hilt, and the gems purple or blue. Sesshoumaru took the sword as the pointed at it. Walking to next set of shelves she discovered multiple pairs of sais.
Kagome really wanted to pick weapons that matched each other. She studied the Sais, trying to find one that drew her to it like how her sword had, but the pretty purple refused to draw her to them. Sighing she saw a pair of black Sais and felt the same magnetic pull that she'd felt when she choose her sword. Picking them up she handed them to Sesshoumaru.
He watched her walk to each type of weapon. Studying her carefully he realized how she was picking her weapons. He was impressed. He was worried she might do what Rin had done. Rin had picked ones that matched in colour not by what had felt right. Kagome was using her instincts to pick her weapons and so far she was doing good.
Once Kagome had picked all the weapons Sesshoumaru led the way to the training floor. He set his swords on a small table, along with all her chosen weapons.
"We begin with plain physical attacks and defensive positions. We will begin weapon training when you are competent in fighting." He said, taking off his shirt and tossing in into a heap on the floor.
Four hours later she was still in the dojo with Sesshoumaru. She was getting her butt kicked but she was a fast learner. She surprised Sesshoumaru by quickly catching onto everything he said and putting Maximum effort into everything she did. Finally he told her to assume a forward defensive stance to see how much she had learned. Seeing her positioning a touch he stood behind her and adjusted her arms into position. He couldn't help but take in the scent of hair. Expecting it to be repulsive he was surprised to find a flowery scent almost like roses and jasmine mingled with sweat. He mentally shrugged glad she didn't stink like the rest of her kind.
Once her stance was perfected her told her to stand because he was going to test and see if her chosen weapons would bond with her.
"The weapons are special. They are made mainly for demons and will need to feel your power to accept you as their new master." He explained while picking up the sword she chose. Running the blade across her hand he let a smear of blood touch the blade. The sword glowed brightly for a moment, pulsing. The glow than disappeared as quickly as it had appeared. "The weapon has accepted you as its master." He said quietly. After smearing her blood on all the weapons Kagome was relieved to find they had all accepted her. "You will name your weapons as use them. Tomorrow, depending on how well you do, we may start sword training. As well I think your archery needs a bit of work so he shall work on that." He said grabbing his shirt and swords and leaving the room.
Knowing it was close to dinnertime, Kagome hurried to her room. Grabbing a kimono she laid it on her bed and went into the bathroom, to bath in the hot spring. She let her tired sore body sink into the comforting hot water, wishing she could stay there. A knock on the door however brought her back to reality.
"Kagome? It's Lenya. You need to hurry or we're going to be late for dinner." She said through the door. Kagome sighed and got out of the water and dried off. Lenya helped her dress in her kimono and they headed down to dinner.
Meanwhile….
Inuyasha, Sango, Miroko and Shippo had been looking for Kagome none stop since they had gotten up and realized that Inuyasha and Kagome were still missing.
Inuyasha had walked into camp while they were frantically packing up their belongings. Huffing in annoyance at their dawdling he realized Kagome wasn't there.
"Where's Kagome?" He asked pointed to her bag, which was still there. Sango turned to him with daggers in her eyes.
"She went to look for you last night when you didn't show up for dinner. She hasn't come back yet." She said angrily. "Let me guess, you were with Kikyo last night weren't you?!" She yelled and demanded. Inuyasha looked at the ground in guilt. Miroko sighed and shook his head, worried about his friend. Seeing Sango bend over to pick up Kagome's back he slid a hand down her backside. Shippo had been watching Inuyasha couldn't help but giggle when he heard the oh so familiar slap echo through the clearing.
The gang packed up in no time and headed in the direction Inuyasha picked up Kagome's scent. Setting a brisk pace they headed deeper into the woods. It didn't take long for Inuyasha to realize Kagome had seen him and Kikyo together the previous night. He couldn't help but wonder which part of the conversation she had heard. He sniffed deeply, smelling her tears mingled with her fading scent. Sighing he picked up the pace even more.
An hour later found Inuyasha with his nose flat against the ground trying to make out Kagome's scent. Four times they headed in the wrong direction because her scent seemed to go in circles. Everyone concluded she was lost. Finally picking up on the most recent trail, Inuyasha took off full speed ahead.
The gang stood in the middle of an abandoned campsite in horror. Three human bodies lay on the ground in tangled heaps. Two were shredded beyond recognition and one was dissolved. Everyone couldn't help but stare at the mess wondering who had done this.
Shippo darted forward, seeing something familiar. Tears slid down his little cheeks as he pulled Kagome's tattered school uniform from under one of the human bodies. His sobs broke uncontrollably. Sango and Miroko did their best to comfort the child. Inuyasha stared westward silently for a moment.
"Kagome is alive. Injured but alive. Sesshoumaru has her." He said with a low growl, wondering why his half brother had taken her. Sango looked up in wonder while Shippo cried harder; relieved his mother is still alive.
"What would Sesshoumaru want with Kagome?" Miroko asked confused, his brow furrowed. Inuyasha shook his head.
"He probably wants to trade her for my sword. That bastard!" He yelled taking off running again, towards the western palace. Sango, Miroko and Shippo hopped onto Kilala and followed.
Near dusk the party began to come near the western lands. They slowed their pace and carefully crossed the border to Sesshoumaru's lands, expecting a trap.

Kagome was in the study with Sesshoumaru. He was documenting whatever youkai lords document and Kagome was studying the ways of the youkai, all their laws and customs. So deeply emerged in what she was studying she didn't notice the watchful gaze of Sesshoumaru. He studied her features, the way she had a thoughtful frown as she continued in her studies. He was surprised she could even read, as most humans can't. He wondered briefly is she was a scholar of some kind. He cleared his throat before speaking.
"Miko, most humans cannot read or write. You have advanced knowledge in both aspects. It makes me think you might be a scholar of some sorts, or of high status in human society. These theories however make me wonder why you were running amuck in a whore's outfit." He said coolly. Kagome's face flushed.
"I am not a scholar or of high status, nor am I a whore. I am from five hundred years into the future. What I was wearing is a normal school outfit from my time. Every single girl in my time wears that to school. Almost everyone in my time can read and write. The bone eaters well takes me between this time and my own, but I need the jewel or shards of it for it to work" She said, huffed angrily at his whore comment. Sesshoumaru nodded, his brow furrowed. He briefly wondered how five hundred years could change the human race so much. Reading is not important now but apparently it is in the future, so much that almost everyone is taught it.
"What about demons in your time?" He asked.
"I've never met a demon in my time. Demons are just myths and legends in my era. That doesn't mean they haven't found a way to blend in with humans, I just have never met one." She said.
A knock at the door startled Kagome, but Sesshoumaru had heard the approaching soldier. He grunted his admission and found his general walking into the room. He gave Kagome a confused look as walked to Sesshoumaru's desk, wondering why his lord had taken in another human.
"Sir, Inuyasha and his pack have just crossed the boards into the western lands. Requesting orders." He said stiffly. Sesshoumaru leaned back in his chair and glanced out the window.
"Let them come." He said and waited for the general to leave. "I expected the half wit to be here earlier. I suppose I gave him too much credit. Kagome, accompany me out to greet out guests. They, no doubt, would like to see you are well" He added before getting up and headed out to the courtyard, Kagome obediently following.

A/N: Yay chapter 2. I should have 3 in the next couple days!
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