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The Snow Angel	By : SunsetMiko Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 51190 -:- Recommendations : 8 -:- Currently Reading : 9
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Chapter 54 - The Accommodations *Warning* (Skye's Weekly Challenges)

Though it would mean that he would spend the night in a separate room than Kagome, Sesshoumaru had once again chosen an inn for them to stay at. The miko was obviously emotionally and physically exhausted, and the comfort would do her good. This particular inn was well known for their enclosed hot springs. They even offered massages, and he was going to make sure Kagome took advantage of it. He could only hope the monk would behave, because he didn't want to have to deal with an angry innkeeper after Miroku groped the wrong girl.

He paid for their rooms and ordered their late lunch before heading back to his companions. When he arrived, Kagome was looking at Inuyasha's hand once again. The hanyou turned his direction when he sensed him, a pensive expression on his face that looked so out of place. What was his brother thinking? Was he trying to decide whether to spill his secret? At least he would be able to have that discussion with him tonight without the risk of Kagome overhearing. The monk would, but he seemed to know when to keep his mouth shut.

Sesshoumaru informed the group of his find and warned them that they would be staying in a demon village this time. He didn't anticipate a problem, as no one would dare harm his companions, but felt they should know before they got there anyway. The taiyoukai led the group the short distance to the village. As they walked along the main road towards the inn, crowds had gathered to watch their procession.

Inuyasha gritted his teeth to keep from snarling. He could hear the whispers of the villagers, and they weren't saying very kind things. Still, he was outnumbered, and so he stayed quiet, not wanting to cause an altercation and cost them a comfortable place to spend the night.

The taiyoukai was absorbing all the comments that seemed to be coming from every direction, and by the time they neared the village square, he could sense that Inuyasha was about to explode. He stopped dead in his tracks and slowly took in his surroundings, making eye contact with each demon gathered.

“As Lord of the West I will take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge my younger half-brother, Inuyasha, as our father’s son, and as such, he is now an heir and a Lord to the Western Lands.” Sesshomaru gestured for Inuyasha to step forward to his side, which he did. “He will be treated with the same respect and reverence you would show this Sesshoumaru, or your punishment will be swift and final. As my guests, my companions will also be afforded the same respect.” That being said, Inuyasha returned to his position at the rear of their party, his mangled hand resting on the hilt of Tetsusaiga.

Silence fell over the villagers, eyes wide in shock at the taiyoukai's words. They watched as he turned and offered his arm to the woman behind him, stunned when she took it. Women in the crowd scowled at the sight, anger and jealousy filling them as they wished they were the one he treated so kindly.

Kagome had been walking behind him, her head bowed, giving the appearance of being a servant, and Sesshoumaru decided that simply would not do. He held his arm out to her, speaking softly as he asked her to walk with him, smirking as she accepted and slipped her arm through his. He could still sense her nervousness, but it had lessened a great deal with his touch. Inuyasha's aggravation had been replaced with arrogant pride, which greatly amused the taiyoukai. For not being interested in the benefits of being acknowledged, he certainly seemed to be enjoying them.

As soon as the door to the inn closed behind the hanyou, a roar of whispers erupted from the villagers as they discussed both what they had just heard and witnessed. The Lord of the Western Lands traveling with human companions, including a miko, a monk, and a demon slayer, didn't happen every day. To hear from his own lips that he had acknowledged his half-breed half-brother was shocking, but to see him touch a human woman so comfortably was even more so. This was big news.

Sesshoumaru led them directly to the dining room of the inn. He took his place at the head of the low table, instructing Inuyasha to sit at the other end. Kagome sat on his right; Shippo between her and the hanyou, while Miroku and Sango took the other side. Moments later, their food began to arrive. The taiyoukai watched happily as Kagome and her friends ate. It was such a simple pleasure, providing food for his angel, but being an inu, it meant a great deal more. He was proving to her that he could provide for her. The fact that she had shared food with him when he was Prince, despite the weather conditions and limited supplies, made him want to give her more than she could ever desire in return for her generosity.

During the meal, the taiyoukai told the women about not only the enclosed hot springs, but also the massages he had arranged for them. He saw both excitement and nervousness in Kagome's eyes, but Sango seemed more anxious about it.

"Are you sure it'll be okay?" Kagome asked. Sesshoumaru had assured her the masseuse would be female, however she wasn't sure how she felt about being massaged by a demoness she didn’t know. She would be in an incredibly vulnerable position.

"Of course, though if you are not comfortable without some kind of protection, I would be willing to wait outside. Knowing of my presence would keep the masseuse from misbehaving in any way."

Kagome furrowed her eyebrows. "You'd be willing to do that just so we can have a massage?"

"Of course. You are doing a great thing for me, Kagome. Traveling in such inclement weather when you could have stayed in Edo in a warm hut, all to help me... To ensure that you feel safe is no burden. I would be happy to do it"

Sango tilted her head to the side, holding Kagome's gaze for a long moment, as if they were communicating silently. Finally, the miko nodded. "I guess that would be alright. Then the guys can get a bath, too. I imagine if you want a dip in the springs, you'd prefer not to have an audience," the miko said with a smile.

"I don't wanna bathe with his ass either," Inuyasha muttered.

Kagome's eyes flitted over the hanyou for a moment, surprised that he had not complained about Sesshoumaru's proposal. She had noticed throughout their travels he had been trying to keep them apart as much as possible. So it was hard to believe that he didn't have anything to say about his brother volunteering to stand guard for her. Usually that was something Inuyasha would have preferred to do himself.

"Would it be possible to arrange for a massage myself?" Miroku asked, his eyes glittering.

"I would rather not have to revive you after your masseuse slaughtered you for your wandering hand," Sesshoumaru said with a smirk.

"Yeah," Sango said while trying to hide her hurt over Miroku's interest in other women. "We don't need you causing problems because you can't keep your hands to yourself."

The monk's face fell, and while everyone assumed it was because he was denied a massage, it was, in reality, because he had once again hurt Sango unintentionally. He did not always think before he spoke, and what he intended as playful and joking was often taken seriously. The slayer was sensitive, wary of being hurt, and his flirtatious behavior was not earning him any points with her. He needed to find a way to alter his behavior if he wanted her to even consider being his wife once this was all over.

Soon everyone had eaten their fill and the plates were cleared away. The group continued to sit in companionable silence for a bit until Shippo hopped to his feet. "Can I bathe with you, Mama? Inuyasha won't help me with my tail."

Kagome smiled. "Of course, Shippo." The miko rose to her feet and scooped up the kitsune. Sango joined her, and the two were led away to the enclosed hot springs to enjoy a nice long dip before their massages. Jealousy tore through the taiyoukai. He longed for the opportunity to take a bath with Kagome. If he were still Prince he was certain Kagome would have allowed it.

"You're really gonna stand outside the door and listen while the girls get a massage?" Inuyasha asked.

"I said I would, and I intend to keep my word."

The hanyou chuckled, causing Sesshoumaru to give him a rather confused look. "What is so amusing?"

"Apparently you've never heard Kagome give herself a foot rub. Listening in isn't going to be nearly as easy as you think it will be."

Miroku looked lost for a moment before he realized what Inuyasha was saying. He laughed as well, before turning to the taiyoukai. "I pity you, my Lord."
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