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Unfaithful Seduction: Chapter 1 Betrayal

Under the cover of the canopy of trees she ran, ran as fast as her feet could carry her. Ebony hair whipped behind her head as salty tears streamed down her ivory cheeks. Vision blurred, legs becoming increasingly unstable. An obtrusive tree root obstructed her path causing her to plunge face first onto the unforgiving forest floor. Lacking the strength to move Kagome just rested her throbbing head on the cold dirt floor. Soft sobs and painful hiccups wracked her tiny frame.

Again… it was happening all over again. Since the moment the jewel had been completed it had vanished before their eyes in a blinding pink light leaving them without the slightest clue as to what had happened to it. Eventually the unforgettable scenario had been pushed to the back of their minds and life slowly began to move on.

Since that fateful of the completion of the shikon jewel Kagome had made the decision to say in the feudal era with Inuyasha and her friends giving up the freedom to transcend time to go home. Inuyasha had pronounced his love to her, promising to always take care of her.

Her heart clenched tearing the breath from her lungs. He said he loved me… Kagome tightly shut her eyes digging her brittle nails into the earth beneath her finger tips as images from what she had just witnessed passed before her eyes.

*Flash back*

Kagome was sleeping soundly in Kaedes hut with Inuyasha. They were waiting for Sango and Miroku to come back with Shippo since she had wanted to go home to say goodbye. Awoken in the middle of the night by an uneasy feeling she groggily looked around the dark hut only to find she was alone. Inuyasha was nowhere to be found. A puzzled look crossed her face, Inuyasha never leaves at night. She quietly slipped out from under her blanket and exited the hut looking towards the forest. Her eyes scanned the edges of the foliage when she caught a glimmer of light out of the corner of her eye.

Kagome began to walk towards the light almost as if she were drawn to it in an odd sort of way. Only she came to realize it was a soul eater. Thoughts began to race through her mind… the only time she had ever witnessed a soul eater was with… Kagome immediately felt her breath catch and her heart begin to constrict painfully.

This is silly… Kikyo was gone… wasn't she? Kagome didn't realize she was running towards the snake like ball of light until she saw the edge of the clearing that held the bone eaters well come into view. A puzzled look crossed her face as she glanced around the area. As if leading her, another soul eater appeared out of the forest weaving in and out of the line of trees. She walked a good bit before she stopped dead in her tracks eyes wide, mouth slightly a jar.

There they were… just like the first time she was forced to watch the love scene transpire between her beloved hanyou and the dead miko. A lump immediately lodged itself in her throat and tears welled up in her eyes. Her hands began to tremble as she latched onto the bark of a nearby tree for support.

Her… she… is supposed to be gone… gone for good… This had to be a nightmare. She watched as Kikyo lifted herself onto her tip toes, her hands resting upon his shoulders, did she witness Inuyasha give into her demands. He tenderly pulled the dead priestess against his chest and met her lips with his own. The kiss was not accidental nor was it an innocent experiment. Kagome was about to run when seductive voices caught her attention. Feeling frozen in place, she was unable to run without hearing what they had to stay, she willed herself to stay with the last of her strength.

"This is the only way Inuyasha… Promise me Inuyasha…" Kikyo whispered.

Inuyasha gently trailed the back side of his claws down her cheek and let it come to rest on the gentle curve of her neck.

"You know there is nothing more that I want than this… no matter what the consequences… I've waited for this time; I wouldn't give it up for anything."

He pressed a chaste kiss to her forehead and looked into her eyes.

"I promise…" He whispered.

Kagome was on the brink of hysteria as she sprinted as fast as her legs could carry her to Kaedes hut. The sun was just about to breach the horizon when she reached the hut. She couldn't wait for her friends to come back. She would go to them. She wouldn't be able to face Inuyasha when he decided to come back. She couldn't take any more lies, couldn't coup with the betrayal.

At least that was the original idea. The path destiny has chosen for someone can be undoubtedly cruel and yet can create the most amazing outcome. With a quick goodbye to Keade and a rushed conformation of her well being she left the hut. Doing all she could not to sprint out of the hut and put as much distance between her and Inuyasha she calmly exited with a slight wave goodbye. Kagomes false mask of emotions began to deteriorate as her true emotions began to escalate and consume her mind. She began to stray from the main path and found herself wandering around in a part of the forest she had not explored.

She knew how dangerous it was to wander out alone in the forest. The threat of demons was very real, but in her current emotional state that was the last thing on her mind. Her mind began to spin as it jumped from one thought to the next with lightning speed. Suddenly she found herself walking faster and faster until she was racing through the forest. The morning sun was high in the sky, yet little light was admitted through the dense canopy of the forest.

*End Flashback*

After what seemed like an eternity she slowly pushed herself into a sitting position. Wincing slightly she touched her ankle. No it wasn't broken but it was definitely going to be bruised. Kagome brushed her hands on her skirt which was now completely covered in dirt and debris. Letting out a heavy sigh and a frustrated hiccup she tried to stand using the offending tree as temporary support.

She had no idea where she was or how far she ran. The feeling of being lost didn't unsettle her as much as it should have; in fact it was almost comforting. Wincing slightly she continued to trudge through the forest without purpose, without a destination. After a while she had sat down and rummaged through her yellow pack for dinner. She had been walking all day, nothing looking familiar. Unfortunately her sense of direction was not as keen as it normally was. It would be just her luck to be heading in the wrong direction.

An unsettling feeling gripped her as the sun began to set. Being alone in the forest during the day was one thing, but spending the night alone in the dark recesses of the forest was a completely different matter altogether. She would have to find somewhere suitable to camp for the night. With a heavy sigh she bowed her head slightly.

He didn't come… Even if he did betray her did he not plan on coming back at all? She felt the tears begin to well behind her eyes. Again she gazed up at the beginnings of the crescent moon in the painted sky. Her sapphire eyes lingered on the celestial shape longer than usual feeling an odd pull at her heart strings. The sky began to sink to deeper and deeper shades of pink and purple before the purple gracefully bowed out to the midnight blue that would soon dominate the sky. She would have to find the closest village in the morning, she was out of daylight. Kagome was feeling physically and emotionally exhausted when she finally stumbled upon a suitable clearing.

Steam rose from a generously sized hot spring in the corner of the clearing. Kagomes mood elevated exponentially finding herself all but running to the oasis. Quickly glancing around the clearing finding no one stripped out of her soiled clothing. She quickly walked waist deep into the soothing water placing her change of clothing and other essentials onto a protruding rock. She momentarily let her mind go blank sinking to her chin into the warm water. Her movements disturbed the water causing the curtain of steam to part revealing a stunning set of golden eyes.

A set of dark amber eyes watched her every move. She hadn't even realized he was there. Golden eyes narrowed as he lifted his chin to the wind. And where was the half breed? No he is not here… She is by herself. Sesshomaru remained where he was, silver hair cascading down his back pooling around his slender waist. Kagome slowed opened her glazed blue eyes. Languidly they traveled across the reflective expanse of the spring only to lock onto a pair of amber eyes in the water.

"I can't even take a bath without him invading my thoughts… " She grumbled voice tinged with anguished annoyance as she clamped her eyes shut once more.

After a brief moment her eyes opened and traveled to the static reflection in the water. A puzzled look crossed her face as she allowed her eyes to travel over the reflection and eventually to the being that stood about 20 feet away. Momentarily, she found herself frozen in place, like a deer in headlights; all she could do was stare at the Angel… no… demon before her.

"What is it that you are staring at human…?" Sesshomarus voice was neither harsh nor soft for it lacked any emotion at all.

Kagomes mouth fell a gape blinking her eyes a few times before closing her mouth. Kagome allowed her eyes to travel the expanse of his body finding herself at a loss for words. His hair personified moonlight itself, his skin as pale as ivory with a body seemingly just as strong as steel. The magenta stripes that adored his face and wrists, she realized, also traced the curve of his hips. She was mesmerized by him there were no words to describe the radiant beauty that was Sesshomaru.

"Sesshomaru…" Kagome squeaked out eyes reluctantly moving from his body only to fasten with his.

Molten amber eyes encased her sapphire blue. It was almost as if their eyes were embracing each other. An underlying feeling of déjà vu consumed her. It was almost like she had been in this exact position before yet… she knew she had never had an encounter with the mighty Lord of the West in this manner. After what seemed like an eternity Kagome began to come to her senses, face turning ruby red, as she submerged herself down to her chin in the water. She could have sworn she saw a flicker of amusement cross his masked features.

Sesshomaru continued to remain where he was eyes still watching her every move. They had met many times throughout her journey to complete the shikon jewel. They had started out as enemies in the beginning, but as the passage of time progressed enemy turned to a civil agreement. Yet he had never encountered his mongrel brother's human wench alone. A foreign feeling began to tug at the very core of his being. Something was strangely odd and familiar… he could not place the feeling. He couldn't help but feel interested by it.

"I… I thought I was alone…" Her voice was barely audible as she clutched her arms around herself eyes adverted from the being in front of her. If she did not look away she would be unable to keep herself from staring at the perfection before her.

As she lifted her eyes he was suddenly upon her, not even the water was disturbed by his graceful movements. Sesshomaru stood towering above her only a breath away. Kagomes eyes traveled over the perfection that was his physique feeling her breath catch in her throat for an entirely different reason. Her mind went temporarily blank any coherent thoughts she had were completely forgotten. Unable to breathe her sapphire eyes melted into the normally stoic eyes of the Angelic being before her.

"So different… but similar…" Her voice was nothing but a breathless whisper.

A slight smirk crossed Sesshomarus features. His own thoughts puzzling him as he continued to watch this human admire his features. It wasn't as if they had not encountered one another before, but this was the first time they had been alone without either his fellow travelers or his mongrel half breed brother being present. She was… fascinating... was the choice word that came to mind. He never denied himself anything and this was indeed beginning to become quite interesting.

Kagome felt strong fingers gently wrap around her chin tilting her head towards him. Her mind was reduced to mush the moment his skin came in contact with hers. What rational thinking and modesty she had left was swept away instantly. Not even the fact that he had tried to kill her before, that they had been enemies, or even the fact that he was Inuyashas half brother mattered at that moment. She slowly lifted a hand and placed it directly over the peculiar markings on his wrist. The warmth beneath her hand slightly caught her off guard causing her hand to flinch before returning to rest on his arm once more. Despite Sesshomarus cold exterior he put forth he was surprisingly warm.

"What is it that you speak of…?" His voice was deep and fluid.

Kagome had to momentarily rack her jumbled brain for the answer to his question. Her mouth opened slightly and closed it again. A violent shiver ran down her spine feeling his thumb trail across her cheek. She closed her eyes trying to think straight. Her tongue ran over her suddenly dry lips as she attempted to meet his gaze once more. The hand that softly rested on his wrist slowly brushed along his arm to his chest and then up to the side of his cheek mirroring the hold he had on her. A genuine smile graced her lips as she stroked the magenta birthmarks on his cheek.

"Your eyes…" Her voice was a breathless whisper. She was almost afraid if she spoke to loud this dream would shatter and she would wake up.

Had it not been for Sesshomarus inhuman hearing he may have missed her statement. The feeling of her fingers brushing against his skin nearly caused it to prickle. He couldn't remember the last time someone had touched him as tenderly. He merely waited for her to continue.

"Beautiful… strong and unyielding… a slight hint of darkness… trained to betray nothing." Kagome slowly traced her fingertips across his cheek directly beneath his eye as she spoke.

"I can't imagine what you've seen…"

Sesshomaru felt something stir within himself as her fingers touched his flesh. This was a completely unexpected reaction from his body. His pride began to rise within himself and struggle to gain control over his actions and emotions, only he found he was spell bound by her voice as her touch solidified it. The human touch, he had come to despise and yet here he was locked in what an outsider would see as a passionate embrace with none other than his brother's wench.

Yet he couldn't… no… he did not want to end this moment. Sesshomarus movements were deliberately slow as he tilted his head forward lifting her chin to him. Kagome instinctually began to rise to her tip toes their eyes slowly began to close. Sesshomaru bent his head until his lips gently brushed against hers. The kiss was so tender, so soft even Sesshomaru allowed his eyes to completely close for a brief moment allowing himself the satisfaction of becoming totally immersed in the moment.

The hand that rested on her chin smoothly slid into her ebony hair pulling her deeper into his embrace, which allowed their innocent experimental kiss to blossom into something… more. Kagome placed both of her hands on Sesshomarus strong shoulders helping to lift herself and deepen their kiss even further. Sesshomaru had never felt such unexplainable desire something or someone as much as he desired this. Human or not Sesshomaru could not deny his absolute desire.

Yet he had never so handicapped in his life until this moment. Having only one arm had never bothered him until now. Reluctantly his hand receded from the tresses of her hair only to wrap around her waist. Breaking their kiss momentarily he lifted her up onto his hips allowing her legs to wrap securely around his waist his lips consumed hers once more. Kagome gasped as their flesh connected feeling a wave of heat race through her body. Her hands instantly tangled into his moonlit hair wrapping her arms around his neck pressing her lips more firmly against his.

Sesshomarus tongue sweetly grazed her bottom lip asking for entrance. Kagome became rigid as uneasiness filled Kagome, not from the close contact, not even from the fact that they were tenderly embraced completely naked, but the fact that she had never gone further than a simple kiss before. What if she wasn't good at it… what if she did something wrong… what if… Her thoughts and all of the "what ifs" were cut short as she felt her back pressed against a cold slab of stone, Sesshomaru pressed her body against a wall of the spring.

Gasping from the sudden change in temperature Sesshomaru slipped his tongue into her mouth, caressing her own coxing her to play his game. Timidly Kagomes tongue began to touch and explore mirroring his actions. She began to kiss him back passionately, fingernails roughly digging into his shoulders as her pleasure began to intensify. A deep growl resonated in his chest as he momentarily broke their heated kiss. He trailed his fangs down the slope of her neck planting impassioned kisses as he went.

Kagomes head lulled back against the rock, her eyes tightly shut. A deep moan wracked her frame as she began to squirm beneath his ministrations squeezing her legs tightly around his waist. Kagome mewed, and whimpered as Sesshomaru removed his mouth from her throat with a few last nibbles and chaste kisses.

Disappointed when she didn't feel his mouth return she slowly opened her glassy eyes only to find Sesshomaru was not looking at her. Kagome nuzzled her head beneath his chin showing complete and utter submission she was practically begging for his attention. She was about to say something when he slowly allowed her legs to drop from his waist and was pulled tightly into his embrace.

"Sesshomaru…?" Kagome gazed up at him with a puzzled look as she returned his embrace resting her head against his chest.

Kagomes already flushed cheeks reddened even more feeling a hard thick appendage press against her stomach. A rush of desire washed over her sending her body into a fit of raw need and desire. She slowly released her embrace to gaze up at him again waiting for some sort of response only to feel him tighten his grip almost unbearably so.

"He is coming for you…" Sesshomarus stoic mask was back in place, voice void of the thick emotion that was present just moments ago.

Kagome was more disappointed by the loss of emotion from him than the statement he had just made. The only indicator that he still wanted her was their bodies pressed intimately together. Then it dawned on her. Fear instantly assaulted Sesshomarus senses. For a brief moment he was outraged that the mere mention of his half brothers presence would cause such a drastic change in her. This only caused him to pull her deeper into his embrace and odd possessive feeling over taking his actions.

Feeling the swell of her breast press flush against his skin tore a strangled moan from him. It nearly made him lose his control. An odd feeling of jealousy over took his usually detached mentality. Sesshomaru noticed a change in her scent as she leaned her head against his chest… only it wasn't the emotion he expected. Fear changed to sadness then to anger and finally to rage.

"I need to speak with him…" Her voice was an angry whisper as she balled her fists against his bare chest. Struggling with her inner emotions Kagome found herself with no other choice than to talk to him.

She instantly felt the loss of contact as Sesshomaru released his hold on her taking a step away from her. A whimper just barely escaped her lips as she watched him back away slightly allowing her the freedom to move do as she requested. Reluctantly her gaze adverted from his as she waded out of the water arms crossed over her chest. She was disappointed and borderline pissed off that their moment had ended so suddenly.

She didn't ruin their moment… but of course he had to come and ruin hers her mind grumbled in its haze of its lack of satisfaction. Mentally she cursed Inuyasha, not only had he betrayed her in the worst way, but now after two days he was going to tell her all of the same lies she fell for the last time. Her mind was so clouded she could hardly differentiate between anguish and anger.

"Kagome!" A loud voice boomed in the distance.

Kagomes eyes widened in panic as she found herself searching around for the rock on which she had put her clothes. When she felt a hand touch her shoulder she spun around to find Sesshomaru point to the pile of clothes behind him. That was when she heard the first tree fall to its unexpected demise. She glanced all around her as she scrambled to put her clothes on when a silver haired demon clad in red burst into the clearing ready for battle. She knew even though it was dark out Inuyashas inhuman eyesight and sense of smell would not save her from being found. She felt cloth as soft as silk fall over her shoulders as Sesshomaru stood in front of her allowing her to shield herself as she continued to dress in her own clothing.

Sesshomaru himself did not understand his own actions. Why he would waste his time protecting this human and her modesty from his half breed brother? Regardless of his thoughts he had done it none the less.

Kagome began to panic frantically trying to dress herself. Unfortunately her damp skin was causing a world of trouble as it caused the fabric to drag and become frustratingly hard to pull over her skin. Managing to get her shirt adjusted she began to tackle the less difficult task of pulling on her skirt. Regrettably anything that has to be done in a hurry is always harder than it normally would be. Just as she finished pulling up her skirt she heard a dark snarl from behind her protector.

Inuyasha had burst through the clearing in a blur of red and white tetsusaiga drawn and ready for battle. Two sets of amber eyes locked onto one another as a bewildered look over took Inuyashas face.

Inuyasha could smell the mixture of fear and arousal through the clearing as clear as day.

"Where is she you bastard! What have you done to her!" Inuyasha roared his demand, amber eyes scanning all around the area until his gaze came to rest directly on his brother, or more who was behind his brother.

I know this is a bit of a cliff hanger but I am in the middle of writing the second chapter I just need to know if this story is worth continuing or not! Let me know what you think!

DK109