DO NOT DISTURB

Lady Nefertiti

Last time: "You really want to die don't you?" one said sighing as Sesshomaru stepped into the hut. Hopefully he hadn't caught any of THAT.

Chapter 9: Disturbance amongst the ranks part 2

Sesshomaru left Kagome in one of the many village huts and told her to put a Miko barrier up around it to protect herself-and he felt (not knowing why) very uneasy about it. He had stood staring at the hut's door for a while feeling it rise before he walked off to where General Sojiro and the rest would be waiting for him.

It was odd that he should have an emotion like this. It was rather annoying that he had this feeling of 'wanting to protect' someone and shook his head as his beautiful silver hair went back and forth. It was windy, cold as the sun was setting. The chill in the air didn't bother him but he was sure for a human they would get sick-and Kagome wasn't properly dressed for the weather, so to speak.

It wasn't the enemy this time that was the worry-It was his own soldiers that were the source of concern. Their loyalty to the western lands only went to a certain 'extent' so to speak-and Kagome? Had she even been his consort or even the lady of the western lands his soldiers could not be trusted. Men were men…..and some of them had wrong intentions.

He was sure more than one demon here would find Kagome attractive, a 'nice catch', she was powerful-a Miko with purifying abilities-and currently she was single with no mate. Who wouldn't give her a second glance? And he suddenly stopped himself.

What was wrong with him? No really? Perhaps he should've just left her with the tachi? Now that he thought about it why did he bring her along anyway? Not to mention how would he explain her presence in the palace? Wait…..

He was Jealous?!

Surely not! This was an emotion that he should NOT be having as he turned around to look back at the hut that Kagome was in. Still intact and he could feel the light barrier around it. They would need to get her better Miko training so she could use her powers like the late Midoriko.

So how long was he planning on keeping her with him then?

Sighing inwardly, he heard voices-curious soldiers no doubt about Kagome and who was she? Why had Sesshomaru brought her? Where had he found her? And who cared about the threat on their lands by 'sources unknown' right now?

'…'

He stepped into the hut where the rest would be waiting for him. Being a ruler wasn't easy. He had to listen to everyone and their issues-some which were ridiculous requests.

Well father did leave him these lands. It's not like Sesshomaru could just hand over the western lands to Inuyasha because he (Sesshomaru) didn't 'feel like' being a ruler anymore and just wanted to enjoy life and run around in the Sengoku Jidai wreaking havoc.

'…'

As History went usually when there was a new ruler that came into power-he would get rid of/kill/assassinate all the male members of the family (brother's, nephews, uncles etc) who could be a threat, cause future problems and ones that would be a danger to the throne.

But Sesshomaru didn't think Inuyasha would be much of a threat to 'get rid of' so he was being the nice and caring big brother? That was allowing Inuyasha to live? And just 'stay out of my way?' Hard to say since Sesshomaru did show up every once in a while to see the tachi and whip Inuyasha for being a nuisance and to remind him of his 'dirty blood'.

While entering he raised an eyebrow as he heard a soldier say, 'You really want to die don't you?' and a Bonk! Sound. Hnnn….as he saw all the soldiers and General Sojiro straighten up as he walked in. Surely everyone would have a lot to say and ask him. They hadn't seen him for a while so he'd (Sesshomaru) would also hear the 'going-on's' of the western lands and what was going on in the capital city.

Whoever had threatened the lands was very bold and had even sent messages so now the capital city knew the enemy (whoever they were) were coming to attack them and it was causing a panic with his people….

….and they'd directly threatened that they'd do 'this and this' to the lady of the western lands and 'take her away' from him (Sesshomaru) since he was supposed to be the mate and how would he like it if his beloved wife/mate was gone? That in itself was high treason-a 'no no' and said person would be executed.

Everyone was going to assume Kagome was his mate-she did have the qualifications since she was a Miko who could purify and also could 'handle' Sesshomaru which was no easy task- so was she now going to be involved in western land politics and be mistaken for someone she wasn't?

"Sesshomaru-sama." General Sojiro started with a head bow in respect as everyone followed suit.

"Hnnn…" Sesshomaru said as he walked to the head of the table. Some of the newer soldiers (that were present right now) were told what Sesshomaru was like-in other words 'don't get on his bad side or piss him off and you will live a long and healthy life' so they decided to keep their mouth shut for now and just nod.

'….'

"Uh well…" he started and turned to see everyone's expressions. They were just itching to ask about who Kagome was. He scratched his head and went off to talk about what was important right now and handed Sesshomaru both of the letters that they'd gotten. Yeah…Sesshomaru did NOT look amused regarding the both of them. One was of attacking and taking over the western lands-the fools thought they could win? and the other was about kidnapping the lady of the west-because Sesshomaru didn't 'deserve her'.

Sesshomaru was silent and then after a while he said, "Sojiro, only this Sesshomaru or a Taisho family member can mobilize and order the imperial army. You are well aware of that. Who was it that gave the order?" he said. His tone of voice said nothing at the moment but even so everyone in the room tensed as they gave a side glance at who did do it. Was the poor guy going to die? And he had just been trying to help!

"The lady of the west wasn't present to give the imperial army orders so I just did what was best to protect the western lands and our people. We are in the process of securing our borders and that is why there are so many soldiers in the area." The elderly general named Toro said from the other corner of the room. He didn't look too worried-weird.

Surely Sesshomaru wouldn't kill him for that would he? He was much older than Sesshomaru and had been employed in the palace as General when Inu-Taisho had been alive. This pup (Sesshomaru) was too quick to judge sometimes with a hot head-much like his brother Inuyasha in some ways.

Then there were some who would had already assumed that Kagome was/and must indeed be Sesshomaru's mate….

'Kagome isn't the lady of the west' Sesshomaru thought inwardly wondering if he should start to get irritated. His inner conscious was telling him to 'just go with it' and tell everyone she was for the time being. Wasn't going to hurt anyone and it might throw the enemy off too. What so Kagome was bait? And that they'd accidently kidnapped the wrong woman? (Kagome) and/so then? Where was the western lands hiding the real lady of the west?

So then Kagome wasn't in danger?

"Hnnn…."Sesshomaru said thinking for a second then let the issue go. Not really bothering to voice that he did trust and respect General Toro-as did his father Inu-Taisho. So he'd just let it slide. Had it been anyone else though…..

"Your orders? Sesshomaru-sama?" Sojiro said.

"We will return to the western palace tomorrow morning. Right now a few of you come with this Sesshomaru to assess the border situation. The others keep watch on the village and surrounding areas so no one attacks us at night." Sesshomaru said.

"….and your mate Kagome-sama?" Sojiro asked carefully (meaning who is watching her? What should we do about her? Are you going to be with her at night etc) he knew that being 'too curious' would just get him killed faster.

"This Sesshomaru will deal with her later." He said dropping the issue. In other words 'it's of no concern to you anymore' and he walked out of the hut-followed by his many soldiers.

-With the inu-tachi- (inside hut)

"What is this?! Where did that bastard and Kagome go?! Did he kidnap her? Did they run off together? Why wasn't I informed of this sooner?" Inuyasha said pacing and about to pull his 'pretty silver hair' out and punched a fist at the huts wall with a 'BANG' sound. Thankfully it didn't break or crack.

Miroku had this look on his face which didn't read either a 'hentai' expression or a 'knowing' one. He just sat calmly in his corner of the hut. Sango sighed just hoping Kagome was safe wherever she was.

Kagome's life was/had never been boring-that much was for sure.

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