Deal with it

She saw them together again. Her eyes glazed over with tears as she ran blindly through the trees toward Kaede's village. What she had seen and heard kept repeating over and over again in her mind. Her heart cried out in pain each time it repeated. Unknown to her, she was being watched by a pair of golden eyes. He knew what the Miko felt for the half breed. What he had witnessed disgusted him. She came to a sudden stop when she hit something hard and landed on her butt.

She looked up to see someone she didn't expect. Looking to the ground she shook her head trying to dry her tears. Why did he have to show up now? She thought squeezing her eyes tightly together. Taking a deep breath she finally spoke. " What do you want Sesshomaru?" She asked a little more then a whisper. He could hear the pain in her voice and smelt her tears. He didn't know why the scent bothered him so much.

" You would do well to watch where you are going Miko. Or you could become a tasty meal for someone such as myself." He said and smirked inward.

Doing the best she could to dry her tears she stood, looking him straight in the face. "What do you want? Can't you see Inuyasha isn't here?" She couldn't bring herself to say out loud where Inuyasha was. It hurt to much to admit he had chosen Kikyo over her.

He lightly growled, but said not a word. Turning Sesshomaru started walking away. Stopping at the tree line he turned back to her and spoke. " Miko, Instead of crying and running away, perhaps you should get mad and get even instead. I thought you were stronger then this." The harshness of his words caused her breath to still as she watched him vanish into the trees.

Walking back to the village and her friends she thought about what he had said. Maybe he's right. I'm tired of the way he picks fights with me just so he can run off to be with her. Maybe I should do something about it instead of hoping he will change. He will never love me! Question is though, what? Admitting it to herself caused the pain in her chest to only deepen.

She knew her friends were watching her, that they wanted to ask what happened. They knew it had to be bad. Normally she would run back to her time crying, but this time was different. This time she was silent and shed no tears. Instead she seemed almost angry. Not wanting to upset her anymore then she already was they each decided to wait till she told them.

She played with her Ramon as she stared into the fire. There was a sequel then the sound of a hard slap and the answer hit her. For the first time that evening a small smile crossed her face. It grew even more as she looked over and saw Miroku laying on the ground groaning in pain. She knew she would need help, but who could do it.

She almost sighed as she looked around the camp. Shippo was to young and Miroku, let's just say the thought of being groped every few seconds sent a cold chill down her back. It seemed her plan wasn't going to work till a vision of Sesshomaru flashed in her mind. Question was would he do it. Bigger question was, if he did help her what would he want in return?

Retrieving her pen and notebook from her pack she sat and wrote a note. When she was done she read it back to herself to see if it sounded right or not.

Lord Sesshomaru,

I humbly ask for an audience with you. I would like to talk about a proposition I am sure you would find rather enjoyable. I await your reply.

Kagome

Perfect! Now to get it to him without Inuyasha finding out what I'm doing. " Sango would you like to go to the hot spring with me?" She said with a grin. Arriving at the spring they quickly undressed and slipped in. Soft sighs of contentment was heard as they both leaned back and relaxed. Sango could tell Kagome had something on her mind, so she ask. The idea of helping teach Inuyasha a lesson made Sango smile wide. She too thought Inuyasha needed to learn a lesson. She was tired of seeing Kagome hurt by Inuyasha's running off to be with Kikyo.

The next morning Sango left before dawn on Kilala on her search. After 5 hours of searching they landed. She was starting to think she wasn't going to find him till she hear a little girl laughing. Walking out of the woods and into a clearing she was surprised to see Sesshomaru leaning against a tree. She knew for Kagome's plan to work she would need to be as polite as possible. As she approached she was greeted by Jaken who started yell and swinging his staff at her.

"Human what do you want? How dare you enter the camp of my Lord! I should ki..." He was cut off by a hard boot to the head that sent him flying.

Sango bowed deeply as she began to speak. " Lord Sesshomaru. I have come with a message from Lady Kagome. She had asked me to stay and wait for your answer." Giving him the message she stood waiting to see if he would say anything.

" What is it she wishes to speak of?"

" I'm afraid that is something that she must say. But I can say I believe you would find it very... " She smiled." interesting," She said with a bigger smile on her face.

He wondered just what it was that she wanted and that could interest him. " Very well. I shall be there later this evening just after sunset. I take it she wishes for the Half breed not to know of this." He watched as Sango nodded her head and confirmed he was correct. A few minutes later she was on her way back to her friends. She only hopped Kagome knew what she was doing and didn't get hurt.

Later that afternoon Kagome watched as Sango came into view. She had been worried that something could have happened to her. Kagome pulled Sango into a hug, happy that she was back and unharmed. Kagome knew he had agreed as Sango whispered in her ear. " Tonight just after sunset." The later in the day it became the more nerves Kagome got. Once again Inuyasha picked an argument with Kagome and ran off mad at her. She could only watch him run off to be with Kikyo as a tear ran down her cheek.

Later that evening Kagome said she was going to go for a walk. Sango looked at her friend with worried eyes as she watched her walk away. She silently prayed that Sesshomaru wouldn't hurt the girl she considered a sister. Sitting at the edge of a lake she watched the reflection of a full moon dancing on the water. It didn't take long before she felt a strong demonic presents coming close to her. She already knew who it was. With a deep calming breath she readied herself for what was to come.

" Miko I have come. Tell me what this proposition is that you have." His voice held no emotions, but he was indeed curious.

" To get even with Inuyasha and teach him a lesson. But in order to do it I need your help." She knew the next part was going to be tricky. She hoped he would go along with it and not hurt her.

" What do you purpose?" He replied as he started walking around her. He could smell her nervousness as it started to grow.

Taking a deep breath she looked Sesshomaru in the eyes and answered. " I want to make Inuyasha believe you are my lover." His eyes narrowed as he stared at her and softly growled. He could smell the scent of fear starting to blend with her natural scent. Her fear left a bitter taste in his mouth and he found he didn't like it. Still he did not answer as he continued to circle her.

Stopping in front of her he looked deep into her eyes. Does she know? He thought as he lost himself in her eyes. Kagome lightly shifted her weight to her other foot, pulling him back to reality. " Miko what makes you think I would ever consider doing such a thing? "

" Well Sesshomaru, I know you dislike humans, but I also know you dislike your half brother even more. This would be something that would really piss him off. I know you would like that. Just imagine his reaction to learning such a thing. It would be priceless would it not." She said with a smile.

He couldn't help but to let a small grin cross his face as he imagined Inuyasha's reaction when he actually thought about it. " If I agree to this Miko we do things my way."

Standing with her hands on her hips. " What! Hey this is my idea not yours! What makes you think I will go along with whatever you say?" Her anger could be heard in her voice and smelt in her scent.

" I remind you Miko that it is you who is in need of my help. Not the other way around. My corporation does not come without a price."

Kagome sighed. " Fine but no one is to be hurt and Inuyasha's sword is not to be touched by either of us. Agreed?"

" Agreed. We shall speak of my payment at a later time. For now Inuyasha is coming. We start tomorrow." In a flash he was gone.

As if on cue Inuyasha came crashing into view yelling. " Wench what the hell are you doing out here all alone like this?" He started sniffing the air and growled. " I smell Sesshomaru. What the hell did he want and why was he here with you?" He said and started growling again in anger.

" Inuyasha that is none of your concern." She said as she turned to walk away, leaving a yelling and mad Inuyasha behind.

" Bitch I ask you a question! " He screamed.

She turned and glared at him, anger clearly on her face and in her voice. Her hands to her side in tight fists. " Never! NEVER! Call me a Bitch again! SIT BOY!" She screamed then walked off, leaving Inuyasha in a 2 foot deep crater. A smile spread across her face as she heard his groans of pain.

Sesshomaru stood in the shadows watching Inuyasha's anger and pain. I do believe I am going to enjoy this very much. He thought to himself as he headed back to his companions. Tomorrow would indeed be interesting.