Chemical Reaction by Angelic Memories
Emotional Greed
The fourth sin is Greed
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Emotional Greed
There was something that was different about the palace compared to those she had seen in pictures or read in books. Not to mention she had been in a couple of castles to help certain lords and princes suffering from one thing or another, usually to do with the jewel. As she looked around, walking down various halls to find her way, she found that though the walls were elegant, they were bare. The castle was warm and cozy, but not filled with triumphs of war or other objects. Sesshomaru was not the greedy type to boast of what he had that others didn’t.
Except for one thing.
Tessaiga.
For some reason he had turned his keen attention towards Inuyasha’s sword. Kagome couldn’t explain the sudden interest. She couldn’t talk to the inu about such matters because he tuned her out. Instead she was reduced to eavesdropping.
Of course she couldn’t let Rin learn from her about such things. As her role model it would be a bad influence on the young girl. So they sat in a patch of flowers plucking and braiding them into chains. Naturally the patch was conveniently below Sesshomaru’s study window, which was by chance open a crack. Not to mention Rin was rather silent that day, meaning Sesshomaru didn’t know they were there since he ordered the miko to hide her presence when they went outside.
“I don’t think I understand Milord,” a voice from the inside stated, and she assumed it was Tai, the general of the first regiment.
“The sword was never Inuyasha, he has it because certain circumstances. As things stand, the distance between the hanyou and the miko will cause complications.”
“So who does the sword belong to then?”
“My mate, she owns Tessaiga. If this scripture from my father is correct, she broke the barrier because of her deep emotions to protect the ones she cares about. Tessaiga bound itself to her and will know do as she commands. When she gave it to the hanyou, it was only doing as she commanded.”
“So what is it you want me to do Milord?”
“Hunt the hanyou and bring him to me. This Sesshomaru is certain that he is having complications because Tessaiga will want to return to its rightful owner.”
“As you wish Milord.”
There was a click as the door was opened and then shut. But Kagome had heard enough. She rose from her seat, explaining to Rin that she needed to speak to Sesshomaru but she would be back. Rin nodded before Kagome turned to head into the castle, making her way to her mate’s study.
She knocked three times before allowing herself in, knowing very well that as long as no one was inside her mate would not deny her presence.
“Sesshomaru I have to talk to you.”
“My schedule is full, you will have to return later.”
“Why didn’t you tell me that you were after the sword for a different reason? I thought you were being greedy. That you were being your cold, emotionless, greedy person who cares only for what trophies you can gain so you can show off to the other greedy lords that you are better.”
“Kagome,” Sesshomaru began softly, “you are the only thing I am greedy about. As long as only I can have you then I do not care about other material objects. So long as you are happy, I need nothing.”
While speaking he stood and made his way to the female on the other side of his desk. His arms wrapped around her small frame and engulfed her in a warm hug. For a few moments they were silent. Kagome was shocked. Not only was he hugging her, but he had opened up. Sesshomaru spoke of his emotions and that was a big deal.
She was the first to pull away. The miko let her eyes fall upon the inu before pivoted and running off. She was beginning to understand what the inu meant by being greedy. Her heart pounded in her chest as she thought about possibly having the inu to herself. Yet she refused to say that she was in love with the inu because… because…
Why? Why is it bad? Because why?
Kagome stopped in her tracks. She was back in the room that was hers and yet wasn’t. This was the place that Sesshomaru never entered without her permission. He let her keep her space. It was a room to think alone without anyone imposing. Yet, she wasn’t sure this was something she could think about for a couple of minutes and make a decision. So she turned back, ready to head to the garden. At that moment she knew she would need lots of time to choose what would be best. So she would let things play out however they would. This would let her be true to herself and see if perhaps there was still more to Sesshomaru that she hadn’t learnt yet.
“Kagome… look I finished,” Rin exclaimed, “I should give one to Jaken.”
The miko smiled, “I think I saw him heading to the kitchen.”
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Ja ne
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