A/N: Hey guys. It's been ten years since I originally posted this story and reading it back recently caused a lot of cringe, so I decided to revise it. I added a good 900 words and fixed the grammar mistakes. I'm pretty sure I got all of them but bare with me if I didn't. It's pretty much the exact same but I changed some dialogue and generally just tried to make it sound a lot more believable. (BTW I bolded the first word on a few paragraphs to mark a new scene or perspective change because my spacers kept disappearing in the document manager and I wasn't sure if they'd show once I published this. SIGHS)
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Chapter 1
Kagome huffed out a breath as she crawled out of the Bone Eater's Well, half expecting to see the red clad figure of Inuyasha waiting for her. She felt a premature moment of relief that quickly faded, aware of the argument that awaited her. She took her time making her way to Kaede's hut, already knowing that Inuyasha would have her head for being gone as long as she was. She had been gone for five days, two days longer than she said she would be. She was surprised that he didn't show up and try to drag her back. Kagome grumbled to herself, put out at how much the hanyou overreacted. The last time she had been gone two days when she said she was only staying over night, he had thrown a fit that then led to a shouting match until she had finally yelled the cursed word that sent him fly into the dirt.
She could just imagine him doing it again. She didn't know why he was still so protective. Naraku had been defeated months ago and it wasn't like he was going to be resurrected and follow her through the well. She complained to herself as she continued on her way slowly, unaware of the golden eyes that followed her.
•
Sesshoumaru watched the miko as she mumbled to herself, unaware of his presence. The demon lord felt a considerable amount of annoyance at the foreign feelings coursing through his body as he observed her. He had been secretly watching her more often than he cared to admit since the battle with Naraku. He hadn't known the little miko had possessed so much power. She had definitely held her own against the hoards of demons Naraku had unleashed on them, even helping to deal the killing blow that erased the spider demon's vile existence once and for all.
The girl intrigued him. From her strange clothing to her bubbly personality that was complimented by a hair-trigger temper, he was completely fascinated by the little miko. She seemed to be the only human aside from Rin who wasn't afraid of him, although she was rightfully cautious. It always amused him how she argued with the hanyou and had the ability to have the half-breed crashing face first to the ground with an enraged screech of the word "SIT!"
Yes, the girl was very intriguing indeed. The display of her power had even managed to pique the interest of his inner youkai, which usually lay completely uninterested in finding a mate. It purred in anticipation as he slinked in the shadows, continuing to silently follow the miko. Though he didn't understand it, couldn't fathom why her out of all creatures, he had come to terms with it. As much as he wished to deny that he could feel that way for a detestable human, he couldn't lie to himself any longer. He felt an untamable attraction for the miko. As he trailed behind this girl, this Kagome, the desire to claim her burned deep.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome exclaimed in exasperation. She was so tired of shouting at him every day. They were always arguing. "It's no wonder I'm always going home for so long! I have to come back to this! Why would anyone want to be yelled at every day? I should just stay in my time."
"Kagome, please…"
Kagome had made to walk out of the hut but came up short at the pleading tone of voice. She had expected any protest to come from Shippo, not Inuyasha. She turned to see the emotion in his eyes.
"Kagome, please. We need you here."
"But do you need me, Inuyasha?" she said in a whisper.
He just stared at her. She knew he was still sad over Kikyo. After the battle with Naraku, he had told her goodbye and Kikyo had gone back to the spiritual world, which had Kagome confused. She had prepared herself for the heartbreak of her life when he would take Kikyo back and they would be together. She had been hopeful that when he didn't, he would confess his love for her and they could live happily ever after. But he had done no such thing and they had continued on as they always had. She wasn't even sure if she still loved him after all the fights that had taken place. She also wasn't sure why she had asked the question she had now.
"Kagome..."
She sighed. "Forget I asked. It doesn't matter. I'll stay. I need to take a walk. Alone," she added as she saw him step forward.
She walked out of the hut and ignored the looks from Sango and Miroku sent her way. She continued to walk deep into the forest, feeling numb. 'Maybe I should just go home. He's obviously regretting his decision with Kikyo and taking it out on me,' she thought to herself. She wandered aimlessly for longer than she planned. When she sensed a presence she hadn't been aware of before, she came back to herself. She looked around, but didn't recognize her surroundings. As she turned to go back in the direction she came, she came face to face with no other than Sesshoumaru.
Sesshoumaru looked down at the shocked girl before him. He had been following her since she stepped foot into the forest, sensing her troubled thoughts and her lack of attention to her surroundings. His powerful aura warded away any lowly demons who would think to approach her. As she wandered further and further away from the village and more into his territory, he couldn't resist stepping out of the shadows. The miko didn't look frightened as she got a hold of her shock, just curious.
"What is your purpose on this Sesshoumaru's lands?"
A look of confusion crossed her face.
"You will answer this Sesshoumaru now."
"I…I don't know."
He smirked. He was struck by how beautiful she was up close. He wanted to tangle his fingers in her raven hair, to press his lips against her throat. He gave in to the urge to run a claw lightly across her cheek, looking deeply into her eyes. She gasped as her eyes widened. He relished the fact that she didn't pull away or stiffen, just stood there. She looked up at him in confusion.
"Sesshoumaru…"
He didn't bother to correct her for not calling him "Lord Sesshoumaru" as he had always done in the past. He leaned forward and inhaled the flowery sunshine scent of her hair. She again gasped as he ran his fingers through it. He looked down at her, the desire in his gaze burning into hers, sending a shiver down her spine. He leaned forward, his hot breath fanning her face, pausing to give her ample time to pull away, to reject him if she wished. She stared up at him and he could see the confusion in her eyes melting away into desire to match his own. He had once thought it weak that all her emotions could be plainly seen on her face, but now he just found it arousing.
"Kagome." Her name was whispered before his lips took hers.
Kagome was surprised to feel Sesshoumaru's lips on hers, but she didn't pull away. She couldn't believe Sesshoumaru was kissing her. She could feel a shiver of excitement run down her spine as she deepened the kiss. Her hands lifted to run up the front of his armor clad chest to his shoulders, her fingers tangling in his long silver hair as they gripped the back of his neck. She had never thought this possible, had scolded herself anytime she fantasized about the cool and gorgeous demon before her. His hatred of humans and his cruelty toward his brother had marked her thoughts of the dangerously sexy Sesshomaru as completely taboo. She had always harbored a bit of a crush on the demon, much like most girls her age found themselves falling for the school's bad boy. As much as his sudden attention excited her, she wouldn't fool herself into thinking that Sesshoumaru wanted her for any other reason except the physical, even if she wished it otherwise.
She heard Sesshoumaru growl deep in his throat. His lips left hers to trail down her neck, his sharp teeth nipping gently at her skin. She let out a low moan of pleasure. She couldn't believe how much she wanted this, needed this. Especially after that showdown with Inuyasha, a heated forbidden make-out with "the enemy" seemed like the perfect distraction.
Suddenly Sesshoumaru lifted his head and sniffed the air. She didn't know what it was that had distracted him but she was just disappointed he had stopped doing those wonderful things to her neck. Sesshoumaru growled quietly, then abruptly scooped Kagome up into his arms and darted out of the forest, ignoring her surprised yelp. Despite being startled, she didn't question his actions or protest. She was content to be carried off to wherever the demon pleased. She began kissing his neck, giggling at the growl he released and continued with her ministrations. Soon she realized they had stopped and looked around to find they were in a shallow cave that looked out into nothing but sky. She didn't want to guess how high up they were and didn't really care.
Sesshoumaru set her on her feet and again attached his lips to hers. After a short while Kagome felt his hot tongue on her lower lip, seeking entry. She complied. His mouth was warm and surprisingly sweet. They feasted on each other's mouths, tongues at war with one another. Not knowing how it happened, Kagome found herself on the cave floor, her body cushioned by Sesshoumaru's tail as he settled above her. She moaned as she felt his hands slink up her sides before settling on her breasts, massaging them. Kagome's fingers buried themselves in Sesshoumaru's shiny hair, gripping the strands tightly. He groaned and tugged at her shirt, finding himself too impatient to remove it properly and simply tore it from her body instead, only to be confronted with an unfamiliar barrier around her breasts. He growled and was ready to tear that off too when she sat up to unhook the back of her bra. She couldn't believe he had torn off her shirt though she didn't much care at the moment. As the bra came unhooked, she quickly pulled it off and threw it aside with no regard for where it landed.
She was immediately pushed back again and she moaned as Sesshoumaru's hands were once again on her breasts. His mouth trailed her throat as his fingers skimmed her nipples, mindful of his claws on her delicate skin. Kagome moaned as his mouth came down on her nipple. He sucked it gently as she arched up and crushed his head to her breast. She had never felt this before. She could feel the heat pooling tight in her stomach, starting at her breast where Sesshoumaru continued on her nipple and flowing down toward the spot between her legs. She squeezed her knees together hoping to contain the pleasure that wanted to burst out. Sesshoumaru, sensing her movement, reached down to massage her thighs. Her muscles relaxed and his hand slowly moved up under the hem of her short skirt. She gasped as she felt his claws at the edge of her panties. In one swipe, Sesshoumaru removed them.
His mouth moved to her other breast, bathing it as he had the first. Kagome felt Sesshoumaru's fingers lightly caress the small nub hidden between her legs and she moaned louder than before, bucking against his hand. Sesshoumaru let out an amused hum and continued to stroke her. She breath hitched in her throat as Sesshoumaru's fingers moved slightly downward and he penetrated her with one finger. She moaned and moved against his hand as his finger slid repeatedly in and out of her. His youkai was practically vibrating in anticipation within him as he felt how wet and ready she was.
Soon he added another finger to his ministrations and stroked them into her faster. Kagome's thighs shook as her orgasm crashed down on her suddenly, a sharp cry leaving her throat. As she struggled to come down from her climax, she was only slightly aware of Sesshoumaru moving away and standing to undress himself. She was still breathing hard when he returned to her, his hands moving to bunch the skirt she was still wearing up around her waist.
He positioned himself between her legs and began to kiss her again. He was caressing her body, uncharacteristically tender, and Kagome felt desire pool in her loins once more. She reached for him and he poised himself for entry. She felt his long hard heat brush against her a second before he thrust into her and she felt a spear of pain shoot through her. She cried out and he paused, belatedly realizing she had been untouched before now. He had admittedly assumed she might've lain with his brother based on their previous interactions. But it seemed that was not the case and knowing he was the first to enter her had his youkai rumbling with glee. And the last, it vowed.
He began to kiss her softly, massaging her thighs until he felt her relax beneath him. Ever so slowly so as not to hurt her, he pulled out partway then plunged back into her, both of them releasing a moan. The strokes became faster, deeper, harder and Kagome did her best to raise her hips to meet them. She clung onto his shoulders while she cried out her pleasure, her walls fluttering around him giving the warning that she was close. Sesshoumaru's eyes glinted red as his youkai pushed it's way to the surface with a growl. His control weakened in the vulnerable moment before his climax and he did nothing to stop his eager youkai as he grazed his fangs along her neck, knowing what he was about to do.
Sesshoumaru gave one last thrust before sinking his fangs into her neck. Their climaxes hit simultaneously, Kagome's high tainted by the sharp pain of the bite. It somehow heightened the pleasure that flowed through her, leaving her overstimulated and teary-eyed. Sesshoumaru pulled out of her as gently as he could, rolling onto his side beside her as she attempted to catch her breath. He pulled her against his chest and licked at the blood that had appeared at her neck, his youkai humming in contentment at the mark that laid there. Once the bleeding had stopped and he was satisfied the mark had already begun healing, his youkai retreated back to it's resting place, the red color of Sesshomaru's eyes leaving with it.
He stared down at her silently, raising a clawed hand to brush over her cheek as he pondered his actions of the last hour. This human woman was now his mate. And the thought didn't upset him at all.
He nuzzled his face in her hair and whispered "You're mine, my little miko," before drifting to sleep.
•
Kagome lay awake next to the dozing Sesshoumaru as her fingers tentatively explored the mark on her neck, knowing she was now marked as his mate. The realization brought with it a melting pot of emotions: happiness, shock, confusion, fear. She had been so sure he hated her and had no other use for her other than her body.
Now she didn't know what to think. Sesshomaru marking her was pretty much a marriage bond, and considering the feelings she'd been harboring for him, it definitely wasn't that unwelcome. But why her? It just didn't seem to make sense to her why he would choose her after centuries of detesting humans and condemning his father for falling for one. Did meeting Rin really soften his heart that much? She sent a silent message of gratitude to the young girl. Without her, she probably would've been laying on the forest floor dead instead of here in this cave wrapped in her mate's arms.
Her heart soared at the thought. Her mate. She pulled her head back away from him so she could gaze at his sleeping face. Never in a million years would she have expected this outcome. He had to feel something for her to want her as his forever. To actually have someone want her and act on it was something she had craved for so long. Did he love her? She definitely didn't know if she could say she loved him, it was kind of hard for her feelings for him to develop that deeply while she had been chasing after his younger brother.
The inkling of fear crept back up. Inuyasha. How would he react? She wondered if he would ever speak to her again after he found out. The brothers still hated each other after all, even if they had grudgingly called a truce, and Kagome was doubtful. Though she had figured out that she no longer loved him, she still cared for him and he was her best friend. No matter how angry and annoyed he made her, she didn't want to hurt him.
She let out a soft sigh, looking up at Sesshomaru again before burying her face against his chest, being soothed by his quiet, even breaths. They had a lot to talk about. For now, she'd lay her buzzing thoughts to rest and enjoy this small moment of peace.
•
Sesshoumaru woke to see the sky had darkened outside of the cave. With his enhanced vision, he watched the girl next to him sleep. His mate. He knew it would happen before he first kissed her. His youkai had never felt so sure of anything before he had taken interest in the miko. It was as if all of his prejudices and reservations vanished the moment she proved herself as a potential mate. Suddenly he was viewing her as the most fascinating and beautiful creature he had laid eyes on. Even a man as prideful as he suddenly couldn't give a single fuck about what other demon lords would think about his choice of mate. He had no regrets. He now understood how his father must have felt.
He carefully separated himself from Kagome before he stood and dressed. He looked back at the girl on the floor and smiled. He would wake her with a kiss, he decided. As he drew near her, she shifted and whispered his name. He saw she was still asleep and a foreign feeling tingled in his chest at the thought that she dreamed of him. He knelt beside her and leaned to kiss her. Her eyes drifted open slowly and she looked at the shadow of a man with glowing eyes. As her memory came back to her, she called out to him.
"Sesshoumaru?"
He smiled in the dark and handed her the only wearable item of her clothing.
"Thanks."
She hooked on her bra and smoothed her skirt back in place. No shirt, no underwear. She looked over at her ruined uniform shirt in dismay, once again cursing herself for thinking wearing it at all times made it more convenient for quick trips home to attend class. Oh well. It was seeming more and more likely that she would just live out her life in the feudal era so was modern school even worth finishing now? Probably not. Never mind that though, what the hell was she supposed to wear now?!
"I wish I had my bag," she mumbled to herself.
She stood with his help and he slipped his outer robe off, placing it around her shoulders before donning his armor.
"Thank you," she said softly, her lips curving slightly as she slipped her arms into the sleeves and pulled it closed around herself.
He said nothing in return, offering only a quiet "Hn" before he scooped her up into his arms once again and taking flight..
"Where are we going?" she asked.
"To my home," he replied after a short pause.
"Can we stop by Kaede's hut first?"
He pondered on that for a moment, considering the wisdom of that. There was no telling how the hot-headed hanyou would react to the news of their mating and if he had to kill him, he knew it would upset Kagome. But he knew her little band of humans would be worried given how long she had been gone so he decided to allow it.
"As you wish." He changed course and headed towards the village.
He knew Inuyasha had caught their scents the minute his feet touched the ground a short ways from the village. He had been heading one way but he abruptly turned and headed towards them. They broke through the trees at the same time and Inuyasha narrowed his eyes at his brother, drawing his blade.
"Sesshoumaru, let Kagome go!" he yelled.
Sesshomaru met his gaze, showing no signs of being fazed by his threatening stance.
"Stand aside, little brother, This Sesshomaru is merely returning her to your little human village to collect her belongings, then we shall be on our way," Sesshomaru said impassively.
"Be on your way?! As if I'm gonna just let you kidnap her, you bastard! Kagome, why are you in his robe?! You better not have hurt her!"
Kagome sighed. "Inuyasha, stop it! He isn't kidnapping me, I'm going willingly."
"The hell you are! What did you do to her, asshole? There's no way Kagome would go anywhere with you!" Inuyasha growled.
"Is that hanyou nose of yours failing you? Surely you can smell my claim on her." Sesshoumaru couldn't hold back his smirk as he taunted him.
Inuyasha's eyes grew wide and his body stiffened as he took a moment to actually examine the pair. Kagome wearing his clothing, the way she leaned into Sesshomaru's hold as if seeking comfort instead of leaning away in fear. And he had taken Sesshomaru's and Kagome's auras and scents mingling so strongly together as just some weird aftermath of a battle but now... What was that mark on Kagome's neck?!
"What the hell?! No way! You couldn't have!" he screeched.
Sesshoumaru smirked again while Kagome looked at the ground. "The evidence is before you, little brother. Kagome is this Sesshoumaru's mate," he called.
The color drained from Inuyasha's face and Sesshoumaru could see the hurt cloud his eyes before it was masked by anger.
"How could you let that bastard touch you Kagome! Disgusting!" he snarled.
Sesshoumaru glanced out the corner or his eye and watched the hurt fill her face. His youkai internally rumbled with anger.
"It would be wise to watch your tongue when speaking to my mate if you wish to keep it, brat," he said icily. "This Sesshomaru refuses to waste anymore time here. If you continue trying to engage in battle, little brother, trust that it will be your last one."
Sesshomaru didn't wait for a response as he channeled a cloud of energy beneath his feet before taking to the sky, a silent Kagome clinging tightly to his shoulders.
A/N: That's it for the first chapter! This originally was two parts so please anticipate the revised second half soon. Thank you for reading (: