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Unexpected Endeavors	By : Scottishfae Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 70550 -:- Recommendations : 4 -:- Currently Reading : 5
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Unexpected Endeavors
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a/n: i forgot to mention it last time, but UE on AFF hits over 1k hits in five days as of Thursday. it only has 2k more to 60,000. oh the craziness. with that said, FFN has had like 15K in hits during that same time period, so i guess it’s all relative. xD

this is what happens when you don’t sleep.

Arc 6: Narrative
Chapter 32: Rising Action

“We need to have a talk,” Cho said.

Sesshomaru was sitting in what had become his study. Two of his advisors were sitting across the desk from him. All three looked at the small inuyoukai when she spoke; her face was devoid of humour--a very rare site.

The Taiyoukai leaned back and put the scroll in his hands down. He looked to his two advisors and asked them to leave. They both bowed and exited the room.

Cho let them pass her as she walked to Sesshomaru. She chose to sit in the now unoccupied spots, but waited until the door was closed and people clear of it before speaking again.

“Something really must be troubling you,” Sesshomaru said.

She nodded. “I’ve known for a long time now that Haru was being propositioned by darker forces. He has been fighting shadows.”

“These are not things I was unaware of, so I’m guessing you have further news for me.”

Cho’s shoulders slumped. “It’s a lot worse than both of us thought.”

()

It wasn’t hard to find the former Lady of the West. Except for a maid and a few servants, she was the only one left in the old palace grounds. Already it was showing signs of wear and disuse; it had been starved of its purpose and now the meadows that were once taken for its construction were retaking their lands.

Kagura landed outside what use to be the Tai’s chambers. Amaya had made the servants move her into it after everyone had left. “Good ‘morrow, Amaya-sama,” the wind witch called out.

The inuyoukai looked at the other woman with outright disinterest. “And who are you?”

Kagura lightly jumped on the walkway and then into the room. “I am Kagura.”

“And why do you think you can come to my home, uninvited?”

“Because I come with an offer.”

“An offer? What could you do for me?”

Kagura gave a half-smile. “Not what I could do, but what my master could do. He would like to offer an alliance that will let you claim back your spot in the courts you so love and to see the person who cause your fall great tragedy.”

Amaya gave a sharp laugh. “You must be speaking of Naraku.”

“I see you know of my master, then this will go much quicker.”

“Indeed, I have no use of a hanyou of any sorts and would never associate myself with him.”

Kagura stopped in front of Amaya and sat down. Red eyes met blue. “You are a fool to discount Naraku so easily. He is a greater force to reckon with than all the Taiyoukai combined.”

Again Amaya laughed. “Either you are a fool or you think me one. That damned half-breed is conniving, but he isn’t strong. He is just strategic. He looks for allies because he knows he cannot defeat my son without them. As power as all the Taiyoukai--what a joke.”

“You still defend your son after he has made such a mockery of you? You were once the Lady of these lands--the first wife to the powerful and respected InuTaisho. How could you let your son do this to you?”

“Because he is my son.”

Kagura was surprised by that. She stared at the woman for a second before continuing. “You defend him because he is your son?”

“I do. And as my son he is precious to me, even if he has become an insolent whelp. Your name?”

“What?”

“What did you say your name was,” Amaya demanded.

“Kagura.”

“Well, Kagura, let me give you and your master a warning from me. Do not mess with my family. Whatever plans Naraku has, he should consider himself wise to step away.”

“Those are not words my master will like to hear.”

“I find many people do not like to hear the truth, regardless of their breeding or position in life.”

A servant came in with some tea. She looked startled at the new guests, but Amaya waved her off.

“I would like you to leave now, you are disturbing my peace.”

“I’m afraid I cannot do that; to leave without your alliance means very bad things for me.”

Amaya looked at her carefully. “Then stay as long as you like, but you will not have it.”

Kagura reached towards the tea tray and began to pour. She offered the cup to the inuyoukai who took it without another thought.

()()

Sesshomaru took the news relatively well. He didn’t look angry or upset, he merely listened to Cho then stood.

“W-what are you going to do?” she asked, nervous.

“For now, nothing. I will tighten my lookout on Haru and of course make Kagome-chan’s guard more extensive, but I feel it’s best to keep an eye on things.”

“You sure that is safe?”

The Taiyoukai took a moment to nod. “He thinks he has the upperhand on us, and I prefer him to continue to think that. Now that we know part of his plot, we can plan.”

Cho made to say something else but Sesshomaru cut her off with a hand movement. A few moments later Kagome opened the screen door and wobbled in. That was all the really could do now--wobble--and she often bemoaned the fact.

She greeted the two with a big smile. “Hey, I just saw Honda-san and he said your meeting was through, so I thought I would come see if you wanted to have lunch with me? You’re invited as well, Cho-san?”

Cho shook her head. “I don’t find myself very hungry, though I’m glad you are still eating well. It shows that you and the pup are very healthy.”

Kagome’s smile faded some; she noticed Cho’s change in attitude and looked to Sesshomaru. He shook his head and she left it at that. Cho stood and took her leave; heading through the door that Kagome had left open.

“Is she okay?”

“Yes, she is just troubled by some news.”

Kagome walked over to Sesshomaru. She drew herself up and he met her halfway in a kiss. She smiled up at him as he brought up his hand and ran it down her face. “Where would you like to have lunch?”

“With you.”

“That did not answer my question.”

“I know, I just want to have it with you, I don’t care about the ‘where’ part.”

He smiled at her and gave her a little laugh. “Jaken,” he called and his retained came scurrying in from the hall. “Please tell the kitchen staff to set up our lunch next to the river.”

“It’s getting too cold for that, isn’t it?” the toad rebuffed.

He seemed to realize what he said and apologized immediately. Sesshomaru had taken his advice and opinions to heart as of recently and Jaken had begun to give it more freely. It didn’t always end in positive reactions, however.

“No, you are correct,” Sesshomaru said, looking at the pregnant woman next to him.

She leaned over and whispered to him. “Well, why not our room then? We can light the fire pit if it’s too cold.”

Kagome gave him a sultry smile and a wink; Sesshomaru bent down and gave her another kiss. He rather enjoyed Kagome’s higher libido thanks to the pregnancy--though it became harder to work around her belly at times.

Sesshomaru redirected Jaken’s orders. As he left, Sesshomaru put several of the important documents away. Once settled, he took Kagome’s hand and they began the trek back to their chamber.

()()()

She was impressed with herself. Really, she was. She was less than a month away from her due date, and yet she was sneaking around the palace like a pro.

Kagome doubted that she was actually succeeding, but she liked to think so. She was hunting, after all. Over the past month she had noticed Haru had been acting strangely. He didn’t spend as much time with the group and when he did he seemed distant. Sesshomaru had told her to leave it be, but what else could she do with the strict instructions of staying within the compound.

Turning a corner, she saw a flash of blue and silver further down the hall going into a room. Kagome smiled, “gotcha now.”

She picked up her speed and waddled down as fast as she could. She didn’t bother to look in the room before she entered. “Haru!”

The inuyoukai was waiting for her. He gave her a half smile. “Hey, Kagome-chan. Have you been following me?”

Kagome looked slightly guilty as she admitted as she had been. Haru shook his head.

“You better watch out,” he said. “People are going to be thinking there is something going on between us.”

He approached as she laughed. “People know better. Now, tell me what’s wrong. And don’t deny--”

She stopped mid-sentence as Haru’s arms circled her in a strong hug. His body was shaking and he was mumbling something. “H-Haru?”

“I-I’m so sorry Kagome-chan,” he continued to repeat.

“Sorry, for what?”

“For this,” a new voice said from behind her.

Kagome’s body froze as she turned her head to see Naraku. Haru’s grip on her tightened. “W-what are you doing?”

“I’m sorry, I’m so sorry.”

“What are you doing here Naraku?” she all but growled.

“I have come to take you, and your pup,” he answered, delighted in himself.

Kagome struggled against Haru’s grip as she tried to swallow her fears. “Haru, let me go.”

He did not and Kagome struggles became frantic. “Haru, let me go!”

“He won’t,” Naraku informed her. “Because I’ve told him not to.”

Kagome looked down at him with disbelief. Tears were running down his cheeks. “Haru?”

He did not answer.

Naraku motioned for the inuyoukai to follow him and, with Kagome tightly embraced, they crept out of the building.

“Please, don’t do this, Haru--do you know who he is? He’s a horrible, bad person.”

“I know, Kagome-chan,” Haru whispered back. “Trust me.”

Naraku began to laugh, listening to Haru’s words. “Yes, trust him, Kagome-chan--and watch as all your little friends die tonight.”

Kagome’s eyes went wide and she tried to scream. Haru’s hand went over her mouth to stop her. “Trust me.,” he said, quieter than the first.

All she could do was close her eyes and nod.
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