Disclaimer: I do not own Inu-Yasha, or any characters of the show.

"You want me WHAT!" exclaimed the raven haired girl, fear of her interlocutor forgotten for a moment.

"Silence yourself, woman. You have heard me the first time. I will not repeat myself."

This can't be happening! This can't be happening! repeated Kagome in her mind. Surely, Sesshomaru, the Lord of the Western Lands, cannot be asking this of me!

"I grow tired of your hesitation. You will do it, or the hanyou will die."

"Why, Sesshomaru? Of all the people why me? There probably are thousands of women that would be more than happy to do it for you."

"Do not question my decisions, miko", demon lord said as he put his only hand on the hilt of Tokijin.

Kagome visibly paled. No matter how many times she had encountered this particular youkai, he still managed to scare the hell out of her. She loathed herself for it. She loathed Sesshomaru even more, for threatening her dear friend's life, thus leaving her no choice but to comply with his wishes. Kagome's shoulders slumped, as she silently approached the demon lord…

When everything was over he left without a word, knowing that the girl will not speak of what had happened with any living soul.

As much as Kagome hated Sesshomaru for what he had made her do, deep within her heart she pitied him. She couldn't imagine what was it like to be so utterly alone, with no one to turn to in time of need…

And tying an obi with a single hand indeed was impossible…

A. n.: Well, I've been pondering for some time now over who really does tie the guy's obi. So, anyway, wha'd'ya think? R&R. By the way, is my English okay? Cuz, it's not my mother tongue, you know.