Just so everyone who reads this knows, the point of this Sesskag isn't to get Sesshoumaru's and Kagome's pants off, but to show everyone my depiction of what would happen if Sesshoumaru and Kagome felt a spark between each other.

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The Seasons are changing

What was love is now lust

What is now lust will turn into bitter hatred

Your empty words leave my heart without trust

Like the seasons have changed my love has also

My lovers face now masked

The soul mate I seek has betrayed me too often

The comfort of a true friend was all I have asked

So let the leaves change their colours as you have as well

I was once blinded, but now I see

My eyes have opened, our love was not meant to be

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Prologue

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There was little time left.

I knew that if I didn't act quickly, Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha would die in a matter of seconds. But what could I do? I was armed with only my bow and sacred arrows, and we were separated by a river of lava. A newly formed smirk laid perfectly on Naraku's smug face. I fell to my knees. I'd realized this was the first time I'd ever felt so helpless.

"Please, Kagome." Sango cried. My cheeks became damp; I was unaware that I had been crying long enough for my tears to stain the concrete below me. I felt a rush of cool air come from above, almost unnoticeable in contrast to the heat from the lava. Rocks started to slide from the cliff over me, causing me to look up. My tears were slowly ceased when an expression of confusion crossed my face.

It was Inuyasha's older brother, Sesshoumaru, staring emotionlessly towards Inuyasha and then to me. I hesitated, anxious of what would happen in the next few moments. What was he doing there? I heard a whimper coming from Inuyasha. How could I have been so distracted that I was unable to remember that my closest friends were so close to dying? I put these questions aside so that I could focus on the single arrow left in my sheath. I was sure if I kept up my strength, my arrow wouldn't fail hitting Naraku. I'd pointed my arrow to Naraku, but had lost my balance. My last hope of living had disappeared in the river, and with a last shriek, my life ended.

Chapter One: First Encounters

It was a beautiful day like the day before. Kagome was more then eager to go to school. After hearing the bell that woke her up, she blindly reached for her alarm clock when her hand stuck to a piece of paper instead. Wiping her eyes, she looked at the sticky note on her hand. 'Go back tomorrow' it read in her own handwriting. The excitement of seeing her friends again was diminished. She had almost forgotten that she would have to return to the feudal era today, and Inuyasha was very particular about her coming back on time. She knew if she held it off any longer Inuyasha would come looking for her. "Inuyasha will just have to wait then, won't he?" She reassured herself. With all the fights we've gotten into, I'm sure he wouldn't care if I was a little late. After all, what's the point of going back if she didn't get the chance to take a long hot shower?

After towel-drying her hair, she was interrupted by the sound of sniffling in Sota's room. Pressing her ear against the door, she was able to better listen to the sound coming from the other side, but was startled to hear that Sota was crying. She began to open the door.

"What's wrong, Sota?" she asked. Kagome sat down on his bed to comfort him when he rested his head on her shoulder.

"Hitomi… wants to.. break up with me." He managed. She pulled him closer towards her when he spread his arms to hug her.

He started crying louder. That's right, She thought, I've been so caught up with what's been happening lately that I almost forgot about Sota asking out Hitomi. She remembered why they've been having trouble; Sota's been so shy around her, she's been telling him that she wants her boyfriend to be able to speak up more. After a short period of silence he realized something.

"Why aren't you with Inuyasha, Kagome?" To my brother, Inuyasha was like a superhero, but there was a lot he didn't understand.

"Inuyasha and I are in a fight right now. Hopefully he'll apologize when I get back." At least he should apologize. Sota removed his head from my shoulder.

"He really likes you, Kagome." I didn't need to think about what he said. "I know."

Luckily Sota started to feel better on his own. Kagome was sure everything was going to work out with Hitomi. She was on her way downstairs when the phone started to ring. After it rang three times, she finally picked it up. To her surprise, she heard that people had already started talking.

"A rash? Really? I thought she had one last month." Said Hojo. Grampa stuttered "No, that time it was the measles..." His voice trailed off. Kagome was too embarrassed to let them know she was listening on the other line. She was certain that she'd have to have a long talk with Grampa later.

"Anyways, I just wanted to remind Kagome about a test this Thursday." Hojo continued. The phone escaped her grasp and fell with a bang to the floor.

The math test! She'd just remembered. Kagome checked her watch; 4:30 p.m it read. She hadn't had any time to study. She promised Inuyasha that she would be back before sundown, giving her enough time to pack the necessities. After hanging up the phone, she packed her knapsack with more food and medicine, since they've run low in their last battle. Before leaving her room, she crammed her text book into the bag. Maybe I'll have some time to study later she thought. After she'd said her goodbye's to Grampa, Mom and Sota, She made her way back through the bone eater's well.

Though the bottom of the well was dark and cold, the sun was at its brightest and warm air was stirring around the well. Suddenly, there was a change in the atmosphere; it was quieter than usual. The sky was moving quickly; a swarm of clouds started to shield the light. In that quick motion, the sky turned a murky gray. She sensed that a demon was close by. After climbing up the bone eaters well, Kagome shifted her focus to a figure standing in the trees. Sesshoumaru? She thought. He was moving slowly, his expression never changed. Hopefully he hasn't noticed me. She promptly hid behind the side of the well opposite to the forest where she'd heard the noises. The bushes rustled, and then his walk came to a halt.

"Human, do you really believe that you could conceal yourself behind that well?"

At this, her heart skipped a beat. A million thoughts went through her head. Why hasn't he attacked yet? This question was fixated in her mind. The pause was too long, and Sesshoumaru grew bored. After a few seconds more, he began to make his way through the forest. She didn't change her stance for what felt like an hour to her. Surprise attacks were Sesshoumaru's specialty. She'd drawn a few deep breaths and continued her travels to find Inuyasha and the others once again.