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The Pain of Loss & Love	By : MikoSayuri Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 4505 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Miyu blushed as the memories flooded her mind. She missed her husband dearly, from time to time. He gifted her with precious children, which had grown up so well.
Those thoughts alone eased the pain of loss. The memories of her husband always filled her with love. She just felt lonely in the nights and early mornings. Since, it was really the only time in which they were truly alone.
When Kikyo walked into the sun room. Her mother was gazing out of the glass sliding doors, looking towards the gardens. It seemed that her mother's thoughts carried her far away.
Miyu turned towards the gardens, but didn't notice Kikyo's presence.
"Are you feeling well, mother?" Kikyo spoke out, while her mother Miyu was still looking towards the gardens.
Kikyo was concerned about her mother. She knew that her mother deeply missed their father.
Miyu turned towards her daughter, and said. "I'm fine, dear. Care to join me for tea this morning?"
"Yes, mother"
Miyu patted the cushion next to her.
"Come, sit by me."
Kikyo walked to the cushion next to her, gracefully sitting down. While her mother poured tea for her. She took a sip and placed the cup on the table.
"Mother, have you seen Kagome or Shippo this morning?"
Miyu responded, before taking a sip of tea.
"No I haven't, dear. Maybe they went for a walk."
"Yes, they must have" Kikyo said trying to keep her tone neutral.
'I can not believe Kagome! How could she not come by and see how mother was fairing!? Kagome always thinks of herself. I bet if it was me, Mother would have questioned why I didn't stop by. Spoiled little brat', she thought to herself.
"Are you going to miko training today, dear?"
"Yes, Mother I am." She replied wondering why her mother would ask such a question.
'She knows I go every morning, unlike my sister. I take my training very seriously.' She proudly thought to herself.
"I'm very proud of you. With how you keep up with your miko training and all, dear"
Kikyo in a fluid movement stood up and bowed to her mother.
"Thank you Mother, for the tea. But I must be going now. I do not want to be late for mediating this morning."
"You have a good day, dear."
"I will"
Kikyo turned and headed for the sliding doors.
As she reached the sliding doors, she heard heavy footsteps coming from down the hall.
Sliding the door open, Kagome and Shippo came bursting through. Looking away for a moment, she reeled in her emotions and looked onto the scene.
"Mama, good morning!" Kagome’s voice rang in a high pitched voice. As she launched herself into her mother's arms.
"Morning sweetie."
Pulling her daughter back, so she could see into her eyes. She noticed her daughter's puffy red eyes. 'My poor baby was crying for father. It's been hard on her, she loved him so much. My husband, I wish you were here.' She thought to herself, as she pulled Kagome back in for a hug.
Kagome pulled away from her mother's embrace. So, her son could get a hug in with his grandma of which he called "Nana". She watched as Shippo hugged her tightly.
"Morning, Nana!"
As he pulled away from the tight hug he gave her. He shot a priceless toothy grin.
"Good morning to you." She said, pinching his cheeks lightly. She started to giggle as he rubbed the cheeks, she had just pinched.
Kikyo watched the scene unfold before her eyes, the display of love and affection they showed one another.
On outside she had a peaceful look but in the inside she was very upset.
Seeing her younger sister act so carefree and childish, made her blood boil. It wasn’t that she hated Kagome. It was just, she truly envied her.
How Kikyo would love to display even the littlest bit of the emotions Kagome always expressed. Kagome emotions were freely shown for everyone to see. Kikyo just never had to courage, to do so.
As she was turned to walk out of the sun room. She was stopped mid-step at the sound of Kagome's voice.
"Morning, sis"
"Good morning, Kagome."
Kikyo turned around and gave a small smile to Kagome before leaving.
Kikyo was walking down the hall towards the shrine, for her miko training. She was lost in her thoughts and emotions. When she suddenly felt someone hug her tightly from behind. She turned around to see her brother, Souta. Again he pulled her into a tight embrace.
"Good morning, my beautiful sister." he spoke, then smiled brightly at her.
"Morning, Souta."
A blush stained her cheeks. A shy smile was placed on her face as he gently pulled away from the embrace.
"I'm going to see mom. I'll catch you later."
He winked at her. Then turned around and headed down the hall.
Kikyo watched Souta for a moment. 'Thank you, Souta. You don't know how much I needed a hug today. If only I could let the words escape my lips, just once.' She said to herself mentally.
She turned back towards her path, with poise and grace walked down the hall towards her destination.
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Kikyo was walking towards the training grounds.
She went there early for mediation. So, no one would bother her. The peace and quiet in the morning helped Kikyo clear her mind and focus.
She was one of the most powerful Miko’s, since Midoriko. She set an example for the other priestesses, except for her sister. Kikyo was dedicated to her miko training.
With these thoughts in mind, she picked up her pace more.
Pulled from her thoughts, as she heard Jiji-sama's voice.
"You have not greeted me this morning. Where are your manners, young lady?", he spoke in a stern voice.
"Forgive me Jiji-sama. I completely forgot to stop by this morning."
In all honesty she did. Since everything that had happened that morning. It just slipped her mind completely. She blamed it on worrying about Kagome for getting her into this predicament.
"Are you heading to your miko training?"
"Yes, Jiji-sama."
"You’re a little early, don't you think?"
"I like to arrive early for mediation."
"Well I'll company you on the way. These old bones need some exercise. We will take a little detour, follow me."
"Thank you for accompanying me, Jiji-sama," she replied in a polite tone.
Inwardly groaning she thought, 'I hope it's not one of his history lessons again. I'll be late for sure. There's no escaping when Jiji-sama is telling a story.' She let out a sigh.
"It must be an important to talk you need to have with me. Since, you don't normally take walks with me often."
"You would be correct, I do have you to speak with you about an important matter. There's no easy way of telling you this, but it must be done."
A shiver ran down her spine,reluctant to ask him why. She couldn't shake off the bad feeling it was going to be bad news.
Not letting her inward feelings show she simply nodded her head for him to continue speaking.
"Kikyo, as the eldest you know of your obligations. Our situation has begun to turn sour, since your father's death. Our people need a new leader. And I cannot rule forever, my time has come."
Nobu paused looking at Kikyo, looking at her closely, seeing if she was paying attention to what he was saying. Seeing that she was he continued.
In the mean time Kikyo had no clue where her grandfather was going with any of the conversation. She decided it's was best to wait and hear the rest of it before asking questions. She turned to look at her grandfather.
"Souta , is far too young to rule as lord of our lands. Also as I'm sure you are aware of. Kagome is still wild as ever and I don't if a man can handle her. If you ask me, I blame my son and your mother for that. Or she would have come out a lot different. But I'm not going to go into that right now."
Nobu looked at Kikyo once more. He hated being the bearer of bad news, but was left with no other choice. It was the best for everyone in the end. Without any further delay he continued, and kept his aura calm.
"Kikyo, you are of perfect age, and well educated. And well mannered the majority of the time. I want you to take my place as lord. Meaning I want you to marry, someone suitable for your station,of course."
"Until Souta becomes of age, which is not for a long time. At that time, you will return the title of lord to him, and all will be documented if anything occurs. And this is unless you want your mother to re-marry. This matter is a delicate situation. I want you to ponder on this until you have a definite answer. Take as much time as you need."
"Thank you for giving me time to think this over, Jiji-sama."
"Just don't over think on the marriage. I'm not pressuring you into this. It's just an option we are exploring. If this fails we will come up with something else, rest assured on that."
"I promise, I won't over think the matter, Jiji-sama. I must go now, we have arrived at the training grounds."
"Yes, Kikyo. You may go mediate. I'll see you at dinner. There are things I must attend to. Good day to you now."
"Good day to you as well Jiji-sama."
Kikyo bowed respectfully to her grandfather. Then turned to leave. She needed to mediate, more than ever now.
Nobu looked at his granddaughter. He felt truly sorry for her. To make such a request of her was hard but seeing how Miyu had no intentions of marrying again. With Souta still in the learning process of becoming a lord. And last but not least Kagome. Oh, that girl would never get married.
All men practically run from her. Kagome's mouth always gets her into trouble with people.
She was too honest and pure. Always laid out her emotions, as an art on display for the world to see.
Kikyo was his only hope. She was mature and reserved, well mannered and behaved herself. She was different from the other young girls her age. She certainly did mature earlier than most girls.
"I've made the right decision. I'll let her rule our lands temporary. Now to find a man to love her. That's the real challenge, as if I’d marry her to anyone," he said to himself.
Watching Kikyo disappear behind the tree line. He let out a long sigh. Knowing from here on out it was going to get harder. With that thought he turned to leave. He had meetings to attend that would go well into the afternoon.
"A Lord's job is never done!"
He let out a groan for the world to hear.
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Author's Note
I hope you guys enjoyed the second chapter of my story. Send your love to SuperMangaGeek23 and Sweet×Sorrow. They have gave me alot of support to keep writing this story. SuperMangaGeek23 for all the editing she's doing for my story, and the rewording. Sweet×Sorrow for her wonderful ideas. Thank you! Please review I would love to hear from you.
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