A/N: Wow I never thought I would get so many reviews so quickly! 6 in one day! I would like to thank one reviewer for their very helpful advice and I will try to fix it. Also this is the Sesshoumaru chapter (Claps). There is something I want to mention in every chapter there will be lyrics and in this chapter it is the Fukai Mori lyrics . . .now I am not sure if the lyrics I have are the real English translation. . . there are many different English versions of this song so I picked the best one that would fit the story. So I apologize if it is the wrong English translation.

Disclaimer: Damn Lawyers making me say things I don't want to. . . (sigh) I don't own Inuyasha the show belongs to Rumiko Takahashi ,BUT this Sesshoumaru plushy IS MINE ! (hugs it tightly)

Chapter 2: Fukai Mori

Beautiful. The one word is an utter understatement when used to describe the cold Youkai (A/N: Sp?) Lord of the west.

So close. . .

He could sense that he is close to the human woman that traveled with his idiot half - brother. The one that resembled the dead miko.

The very same woman that never showed fear facing against him . . . but she would stare at him this look of compassion every time he would face his half - brother in battle. That stare haunted his thoughts . . . filling him with a sadistic urge to rip at her soft flesh with his claws to see if she would scream.

The look simply annoyed him. He is the great Lord of the western lands and he did NOT need compassion, But . . . the woman not fearing him? That intrigued him.

While most of the population ran when he sent one of his icy glares their way that could teleport them ass naked to Antarctica . . . She stood her ground.

Sesshoumaru sniffed the air around them. His delicate nose picking up her intoxicating scent. The scent is very alluring, and it seemed to awaken the Youkai within, calling to it, demanding it's attention. The elegant lord followed the smell.

Her scent smelled strongly of Lavender and Vanilla. An intoxicating combination. He followed it until he came to a well where he watched the woman climb out of it . He could smell the salt of her tears, and the sorrow spiking her scent. Sesshoumaru's amber eyes narrowed. Red bled into the lovely iris. He could tell her spirit is broken and her heart shattered.

No doubt his idiot of a half - brother's doing. . .

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When Kagome finally climbed out of the well, night had fallen. Shrouding the forest in complete darkness. The only source of light is the crescent moon poking through the thick canopies of the trees.

Rubbing at her sore eyes, Kagome begun walking back towards Keade's village but stopped when she caught a glimpse of silver through the trees. Her eyes widened in shock. . . .

There no less than twenty feet away stood Sesshoumaru.

She noticed that his eyes held a red twinge. The eyes were deadly but his face. . . his the face of a demonic angel. Just looking at him. . . you knew he is the killing perfection.

The darkness around them seem to illuminate his body making him glow. His silence is thunderous.

Sesshoumaru watched her eyes go wide in shock. But still she held no fear, Just surprise.

It amused him how brave this human truly is . . . The red twinge in his eyes disappeared. For some odd reason the fact that she did not fear him pleased him. He kept his face emotionless when he asked . . .

" Girl, Why are you not with my Idiotic half - brother?"

His voice, Kagome realized is cold. She could have sworn the temperature dropped a few degrees when he spoke.

Kagome shivered and wrapped her arms around herself. She might as well tell him the truth besides she learned from experience that demons can smell it when you lie.

" he doesn't need me anymore."

Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed at her words. " Explain Girl."

"I'm no longer needed I've done my part the adventure is over."

As the words left her lips it was like a slap in the face. The harsh reality settling in.

No more friends, No more family, No more Inuyasha.

" So he chose the dead miko after all. . . . The Fool." he said, turning his back on Kagome. Even if the girl is a mystery. . .one he wished to solve, he does not have precious time to waste. There are more important matters. Like the reason he came here to Inuyasha's forest.

"Wait! Sesshoumaru! . . . May I travel with you?" Kagome asked, Before she even could think of what she was asking. The need to be close to someone even the cold demon lord of the west is great and at this moment she did not wish to spend her days alone by the well hoping the well will open up and swallow her whole.

Sesshoumaru looked over his shoulder, one graceful eyebrow arched. Did he wish to travel with a ningen? Something weak and pathetic that would need constant protection. But then again her miko powers could be useful and he would get to solve this mystery he only knows as Kagome. . .

"Hai."

Kagome blinked a few times. . . . . Did he just say yes? The fact that she asked a demon that tried to kill her and her friends multiple times . . .no scratch that he seemed to try to kill her Friends multiple times not her. . .In fact he saved her a few times. But the point his that's one thing. But he actually saying yes was too much. Yet she couldn't help feel a sense of peace in his presence. So not one to look a gift hoarse in the mouth. . . she started to follow him into the darkness of the deep forest.

Fukai Mori - do as infinity (Song)

Even now, in the depths of the deep, deep forest

An abandoned heart remains in hiding

So tired out that they haven't

The strength to search

The people disappear

Into the eternal darkness

Kagome followed Sesshoumaru silently, biting her lower lip in nervousness. Should she be following him? Maybe it would have been smarter to go to keade's . . . 'yeah.' Whispered a tiny voice in the back of her mind 'and become bitter watching Kikyou's and Inuyasha's relationship grow. . .'

When I was still little I'm sure

I would have been able to see it

The more we live

The more we lose, little by little,

Sesshoumaru could hear Kagome walking behind him. Could that woman be quiet? It's like she made it personal mission to walk on every twig in their path. Maybe bringing her along was not the smartest thing to do. . .But his Youkai within seemed content with her around. . . another puzzle to solve.

Clad in our deceptions and lies

we stand petrified, noiselessly

Without even realizing the color of the blue,

Blue sky the days passing by keep changing

surpassing artificial outlines, living for today

A chained up heart again starts in motion

If I just knew the rhythm of time

No. One thing Sesshoumaru knew is that accepting this woman was a smart choice. He has prided himself on his intelligence , the very mind that can think of a million solutions to any problem, that has over a thousand battle strategies stored. He could keep up the emotionless facade without even thinking on it. Finding her was a smart choice her abilities will eventually come in handy. . . SNAP If he didn't kill her first. . .

I'm sure I could fly again

As we continue to wonder we keep on living

Everywhere we go looking for light that

We can believe in

I'll start walking with you now

The more we live

The more we lose little, by little

clad in our deception and lies

We stand petrified noiselessly

As we continue to wonder we keep on living,

Everywhere

We go blocking off the road to turn I'll continue

Walking, eternally we stand petrified noiselessly

We continue to live eternally

(End Song)

Kagome . . . not one to take silence for long tried to start off conversation.,

"Sesshoumaru . . . Where are we going?"

He said nothing but continued on walking.

"Of course he's a jerk just like his brother." she muttered under her breath.

In a flash she could feel his slender fingers wrap tightly around her neck. She looked up locking grey - blue eyes to Amber. His eyes are very cold unlike his brothers. But she could almost see something in their frigid depths . . . she just can't figure out what.

"You will not compare me to my incompetent half - brother . . . To do so means your death." Sesshoumaru said in a deadly whisper.

Kagome refused to be afraid. Deep inside she knew he would not hurt her. If anything his demonic aura seemed to calm her down. The only time she was afraid in his presence was when they first met.

"Why do you not fear me?" he asked letting go of her neck

"The same reason Rin is not afraid of you." she answered ,

Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes Great another human that is hopelessly devoted to him. Just what he needed. But why would she be devoted to him? Perhaps she does not realize what she is saying. The woman has only met Rin a handful of times she could not know what Rin feels for him. Probably used the child as an example.

Grudgingly he accepted her answer. He turned and began walking once again, Kagome stood in shock 'Kami - Sama I'm an idiot.' She mentally screamed at herself.

"Woman, come or I will leave you behind." Sesshoumaru said over his shoulder.

Kagome followed him obediently a type of excitement washing over her. A new adventure is beginning and only time will tell where the adventure will lead . . .

A/N: So that was chapter 2 Kagome's now traveling with Sesshoumaru Who'd have thought. Anyway be on the look out for chapter 3 I'm not going to give detail the only thing I will say is hot springs. Oh the wonderful things that could happen in the hot springs.

R+R flames welcomed