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paynesgrey_ficsFandom: Inuyasha
Title: Absurd Distractions
Chapter Title: Enemy Castle
Author: Paynesgrey
Rating: PG
Genre: Humor/Adventure
Characters/Pairings: Sesshoumaru, Kagome, Inuyasha, Original characters, Sesshoumaru+Kagome friendship, Kagome/Inuyasha
Word Count: 866
Warnings: None
Notes: Post-canon universe. Continuation in my story Absurd Distractions. Also found here at my archived journal. This is part 20. Written for the "The smaller the mind the greater the conceit. - Aesop" prompt at![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
ib4y20.
Summary: Kagome and Sesshoumaru arrive at their captor's castle, and Kagome discovers something interesting within.
Previous Chapter
Eventually, their captors’ rolling cart had come to a stop. Kagome peeked through the uneven boards of the back wall and noticed the bridge they’d come over in front of a huge castle, surrounded by thick trees and fog.
The sleeping imp made gruff noises as he’d awakened, and when he’d slowly realized what had happened, he turned his furious eyes to Kagome.
“Witch! You spelled me!” he accused, and Kagome rolled her eyes and shrugged her shoulders.
“It was easy. Kid stuff,” Kagome said, and if her hands weren’t bound she’d fake a yawn and cover her mouth.
In revenge, the imp handled her quite roughly as the driver guided Sesshoumaru out of the cart. They were pushed ahead in front of the castle doors, and Kagome was still awed by Sesshoumaru’s cooperation even though she knew his plan. She felt confident at least that Sesshoumaru would eventually take over this youkai, and maybe he’d use her new sash against him, showing her what it could do besides beat up poor Jacken. The sash wouldn’t work on these imps, of course, and the dark miko would more than circumvent the magic. She was sure this fire youkai had some high powered goons that it would definitely work against.
Then, he’d find the time to strike, they could rescue Inuyasha and the dragon and be home soon.
She hoped it would be that easy, but she was still unsure on how powerful that dark miko was, and when she’d show up. She shuddered. Kagome knew it was only inevitable.
Their captors prodded them to walk through the open castle doors, and instead of meeting the fire youkai as expected, a blue butler-like youkai with fish scales met them. He was another weak one for her sash to do nothing against. Sesshoumaru met his eyes with a cold steely stare.
“This way. Master Asobibi is anxious to meet you,” the blue youkai said.
“Awesome. We’re excited to meet him too!” Kagome said loudly, and the butler seemed taken aback by her volume. “And maybe he can let me see my husband as well!”
“Quiet, Kagome,” Sesshoumaru said, and she blinked, realizing he’d used her first name. It was refreshing and she wondered if it would last. She knew when he’d felt superior to her, he’d always refer to her as “human” or “miko”. Now, she was sure he only meant for her to calm down and behave.
The youkai bowed and then glided ahead of them as they followed. Kagome and Sesshoumaru walked closer to each other, and the two imp captors began to fall behind them. As the castle doors shut, locking them inside, they trailed off as Kagome and Sesshoumaru walked further inside.
Kagome turned to Sesshoumaru as he stared head with the same cool, controlled expression. “Do you really think you can take this guy, or is he really a weak youkai that hides behind the youkai and humans he collects?” she whispered at him.
“According to my mother, he is a boastful and conceited youkai, but his mind is small - and I gather, so is his power,” Sesshoumaru said, and he turned to Kagome with a side glance. “Do you doubt my power, miko? For I do not doubt yours.”
Kagome felt her cheeks go warm at the unexpected compliment. “Well, no, but I want to be ready for what we have to go up against. And I’m not sure if your mother’s assessment makes me feel better. She probably thinks a lot of youkai are small and lacking in comparison.”
“Do not worry,” Sesshoumaru said. “We will rescue my brother.” She watched as he turned his gaze ahead again, staring a hole in the back of the butler’s head.
Kagome sighed. So he knew without asking why she was worried. This fire youkai and his goons had Inuyasha, and she knew they couldn’t just walk out of here with a dragon anymore. There were so many unknowns to their capture too. The dark miko was also lurking around too. She felt a pit of ache in her stomach, and she didn’t have a good feeling about their potential foes.
She distracted herself by sweeping her gaze around the room, taking in their surroundings. Several artifacts and precious antiques were on display on wooden pedestals perfectly aligned against the wall next to each other. Pinholes from the ceiling were letting rays of light onto the artifacts, creating multiple, controlled spotlights over them.
Kagome stopped when she noticed something in particular. Sesshoumaru continued on a few steps forward before he noticed her lagging behind. “Come on, Kagome.”
“But....” she said, still staring at the particular artifacts which had caught her eye. “It’s…”
The butler youkai cleared his throat, and she reluctantly moved ahead to follow after them again. The idea of these artifacts stuck in her thoughts, and she knew that once she had a chance, she’d have to liberate them later.
She recognized the pair of artifacts immediately too, and she’d never forget them. Upon that pedestal under a dusty ray of light, Midoriko’s bow and arrow were propped against each other, with bright pulsating power, just daring her to steal them.
Next Chapter
Title: Absurd Distractions
Chapter Title: Enemy Castle
Author: Paynesgrey
Rating: PG
Genre: Humor/Adventure
Characters/Pairings: Sesshoumaru, Kagome, Inuyasha, Original characters, Sesshoumaru+Kagome friendship, Kagome/Inuyasha
Word Count: 866
Warnings: None
Notes: Post-canon universe. Continuation in my story Absurd Distractions. Also found here at my archived journal. This is part 20. Written for the "The smaller the mind the greater the conceit. - Aesop" prompt at
ib4y20.Summary: Kagome and Sesshoumaru arrive at their captor's castle, and Kagome discovers something interesting within.
Previous Chapter
Eventually, their captors’ rolling cart had come to a stop. Kagome peeked through the uneven boards of the back wall and noticed the bridge they’d come over in front of a huge castle, surrounded by thick trees and fog.
The sleeping imp made gruff noises as he’d awakened, and when he’d slowly realized what had happened, he turned his furious eyes to Kagome.
“Witch! You spelled me!” he accused, and Kagome rolled her eyes and shrugged her shoulders.
“It was easy. Kid stuff,” Kagome said, and if her hands weren’t bound she’d fake a yawn and cover her mouth.
In revenge, the imp handled her quite roughly as the driver guided Sesshoumaru out of the cart. They were pushed ahead in front of the castle doors, and Kagome was still awed by Sesshoumaru’s cooperation even though she knew his plan. She felt confident at least that Sesshoumaru would eventually take over this youkai, and maybe he’d use her new sash against him, showing her what it could do besides beat up poor Jacken. The sash wouldn’t work on these imps, of course, and the dark miko would more than circumvent the magic. She was sure this fire youkai had some high powered goons that it would definitely work against.
Then, he’d find the time to strike, they could rescue Inuyasha and the dragon and be home soon.
She hoped it would be that easy, but she was still unsure on how powerful that dark miko was, and when she’d show up. She shuddered. Kagome knew it was only inevitable.
Their captors prodded them to walk through the open castle doors, and instead of meeting the fire youkai as expected, a blue butler-like youkai with fish scales met them. He was another weak one for her sash to do nothing against. Sesshoumaru met his eyes with a cold steely stare.
“This way. Master Asobibi is anxious to meet you,” the blue youkai said.
“Awesome. We’re excited to meet him too!” Kagome said loudly, and the butler seemed taken aback by her volume. “And maybe he can let me see my husband as well!”
“Quiet, Kagome,” Sesshoumaru said, and she blinked, realizing he’d used her first name. It was refreshing and she wondered if it would last. She knew when he’d felt superior to her, he’d always refer to her as “human” or “miko”. Now, she was sure he only meant for her to calm down and behave.
The youkai bowed and then glided ahead of them as they followed. Kagome and Sesshoumaru walked closer to each other, and the two imp captors began to fall behind them. As the castle doors shut, locking them inside, they trailed off as Kagome and Sesshoumaru walked further inside.
Kagome turned to Sesshoumaru as he stared head with the same cool, controlled expression. “Do you really think you can take this guy, or is he really a weak youkai that hides behind the youkai and humans he collects?” she whispered at him.
“According to my mother, he is a boastful and conceited youkai, but his mind is small - and I gather, so is his power,” Sesshoumaru said, and he turned to Kagome with a side glance. “Do you doubt my power, miko? For I do not doubt yours.”
Kagome felt her cheeks go warm at the unexpected compliment. “Well, no, but I want to be ready for what we have to go up against. And I’m not sure if your mother’s assessment makes me feel better. She probably thinks a lot of youkai are small and lacking in comparison.”
“Do not worry,” Sesshoumaru said. “We will rescue my brother.” She watched as he turned his gaze ahead again, staring a hole in the back of the butler’s head.
Kagome sighed. So he knew without asking why she was worried. This fire youkai and his goons had Inuyasha, and she knew they couldn’t just walk out of here with a dragon anymore. There were so many unknowns to their capture too. The dark miko was also lurking around too. She felt a pit of ache in her stomach, and she didn’t have a good feeling about their potential foes.
She distracted herself by sweeping her gaze around the room, taking in their surroundings. Several artifacts and precious antiques were on display on wooden pedestals perfectly aligned against the wall next to each other. Pinholes from the ceiling were letting rays of light onto the artifacts, creating multiple, controlled spotlights over them.
Kagome stopped when she noticed something in particular. Sesshoumaru continued on a few steps forward before he noticed her lagging behind. “Come on, Kagome.”
“But....” she said, still staring at the particular artifacts which had caught her eye. “It’s…”
The butler youkai cleared his throat, and she reluctantly moved ahead to follow after them again. The idea of these artifacts stuck in her thoughts, and she knew that once she had a chance, she’d have to liberate them later.
She recognized the pair of artifacts immediately too, and she’d never forget them. Upon that pedestal under a dusty ray of light, Midoriko’s bow and arrow were propped against each other, with bright pulsating power, just daring her to steal them.
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