Chapter 3 of Twisted Feelings

When they awoke the next morning Sango and Kagome made breakfast and then everyone cleaned up and packed their things to continue on their journey into the north. They were all thinking of how strange Kagome's behavior was last night and still was acting that way this morning. She kept blushing for no reason and would look no one in the eyes especially Sesshomaru. She was often spaced out while she walked with the group and ran into Inuyasha's back on several occasions.

Kagome was deep in her thoughts trying to figure out what had happened that night and thinking it was actually nice feeling kissing Sesshomaru like that. I think I need to get Inuyasha off to himself so that I can kiss him and see if I still have feelings for him. I also want to get Sesshomaru off my mind, damn him for kissing me like that! Why does that cold hearted prick keep on invading my thoughts? Damn I wish we could leave his company now, I don't want to find out what my betraying body will allow that icicle to do next. He sure will not get the opportunity to have me alone again, I will keep Sango or Shippo near me so that he can't kiss me again.

So deep into her thoughts she ran smack dab into Sesshomaru's back and said "What now Inuyasha?" rather angrily before she had even glanced up to see who she had walked into. When she glanced up she met cold hard amber eyes. She drew herself up in defiance and said "What in the name of kami are you looking at?!"

He pulled back slightly at her defiant look and said in a voice dripping with venom "Nothing miko, but you would do well to remember that this Sesshomaru demands respect from lowly humans like you."

"Lowly human, huh? Well as I recall last night you……."

He cut her off with his hand and a threatening growl. "You'd also do well to remember that I can kill you quickly and most painfully if I so choose." Then he disappeared and quickly reappeared behind her whispering lowly so that only she could hear what he said "you will not speak of what occurred last night to anyone or I shall make your pitiful human life a living hell, understood?" She gave a small shake of her head to indicate that she understood what he said.

The others were befuddled with what was taking place before them. Why did Sesshomaru cut her off and what did he whisper in her ear? What in the world is going on between those two? They all looked at the two with questioning gazes but knew they would never get their answers.

Sango was thinking about asking Kagome later when they found a spring to bathe in.

Kagome then whispered back "I can always drop the shield that is hiding the scent you left on me last night. Then Inuyasha and Shippo would know what you did to me."

He could tell that she would carry out what she said she would do, and he growled low and threateningly in her ear. He was not happy with this close proximity to her for it sent a strange feeling through him and he did not like it one bit. He also got a good long smell of the cherry blossom scent that hung around her. Damn it I need to get away from her. She is drawing me in unknowingly it would seem, well I shall not let her do that.

But why not? Hmm…… she is very enticing and look at those beautiful shapely legs. Isn't she just the most delectable thing you have ever seen or smelt for that matter. All those demonesses pale in comparison to her, do they not?

You think that I Lord Sesshomaru would ever lower myself to mate this lowly infuriating human? I will not do it! He jumped into the air and said "I will be back I must teach this miko a lesson" as he took Kagome with him and covered their scents with a shield.

"SESSHOMARU!! BRING HER BACK!! SESSHOMARU!!" Inuyasha yelled furiously as he tried to catch up with them. He soon lost sight of them though and could not pick up their scent.

"PUT ME DOWN NOW! PUT ME DOWN SESSHOMARU, LET ME GO!" Kagome screamed frantically trying to get away from him, but her energy was wasted because he was to strong for her. Oh no what have I done? Is he going to kill me now? What will he do to me in order to teach me a lesson?

"Damn it wench quit fighting me. You're only making it worse on yourself by struggling and screaming incessantly, no one can hear you for I have blocked all sound from exiting our area." His beast was purring at being this close to her and it was begging him to take her as a mate for her courage to stand up to him. I've done told you that I will not take a human as a mate.

But didn't you know that she would be human no longer if you took her as a mate?

What do you mean beast?

If you win her trust and her love you can take her as a mate and she will transform into a demon soon after mating with you.

That still does change my mind for she will never have the opportunity to love me for I will show her no kindness.

But..

No buts, just shut up and let me deal with her. He landed in a secluded area that was a good three mile walk from where the others were left. After checking the area for possible intruders with his demonic senses he found nothing, so he set up a barrier to keep them hidden from sight, smell, and hearing. It would also serve to keep her from escaping him. He set her down and said "Now I will deal with your disrespectful ways miko."

"I'm leaving" she said as she got up and tried to walk off, hitting the barrier she cried out in frustration and sent a ball of her purifying energy into it. The energy collided and for a moment she thought it had worked but when it disappeared revealing no damage she fell into a heap on the damp ground and started to hit the barrier with her fists, but it would not disperse.

Sesshomaru had to focus his attention on keeping the barrier in place because she had weakened it greatly when she threw her energy ball into it. He then worked to strengthen it as she battered at it with her fists. He smelt tears coming from her but they weren't from fear they were tears of frustration and anger. He was surprised and the damage one lone human woman could do to his shields as his demon said See how strong she is? She would make powerful mate and demon hybrid. I want her as mate, she will be mine.

What did I tell you? She is not going to taint my heritage as a inu youkai. I will not bring further weakness into the house of the moon so drop it now beast.

I will not drop it till I get her as my mate.

"Give up miko you can not escape me now and no one will be able to stop me or save you now. No one can hear, see, or smell us so stop wasting your energy on useless antics."

"I will not give into you so easily Sesshomaru." She stated angrily.

Why is it that I do not smell fear or feel it radiating off of her? I only smell anger, frustration, and tears. Why is she not afraid of me?

Because she trusts you, but you should already know this. She knows you had plenty of opportunities to kill her and did not do so, that is why she isn't fearful.

Well I'll teach her then, for I do have Tensaiga I can kill her with my poison claws and then bring her back with Tensaiga. That should teach her to fear me.

No you shall not I will not let you wield the poison claws against her or any other weapon. I'm taking over NOW!

Kagome glanced up when she sensed Sesshomaru's aura pulse and change. She moved away from him when his eyes bled red and he gained that wild uncontrolled look.

"Do not fear my dear Kagome I will not allow harm to come to you, for I his demon have chosen you for my mate. Yes he fights me but I will have the last say in this." He moved towards her and she glared at him defiantly as she backed away from him. "Like I said I will not harm you I just want to be near you for now. It will be up to you on whether or not to be my mate, but I do hope you will be soon. I will not force you for that will bring about nothing good for you or me. Let me just be near you, let me show you how gentle I can be precious Kagome.

Sesshomaru was fighting to get his control back but his demon had found a way to lock him out. He was not thrilled with what his demon was trying to do with the miko, yes she was nice but he was not going to mate a human no matter what his demon told him about her transforming. He did not want to live with the disappointment if she did not change forms after mating with him. No please don't take her she will never feel for me the way she feels for that hanyou Inuyasha. He was beginning to face his worst fears in the form of that miko.

"What are you going to do to me if I allow you near me?"

"I will only do what you will allow me to do." It stated nonchalantly.

"Fine." She said as she walked slowly over to him. "But no funny stuff, Okay?"

"Yes my dear" it said as it quickly stole her mouth with its own. Not finding any resistance it deepened the kiss and found her kissing back. Smiling inwardly it said to itself Now see how she is reacting to us, she is not resisting our kiss, and she's beginning to smell excited about it. It then began to run its hands over her back and down to her nicely rounded posterior.

Kagome squeaked and pulled back. Sesshomaru's demon then said "I have not hurt you have I?"

"No, but……."

"Give me a chance to show you what pleasures I can bring to your body. Do not worry I promise to stay clothed, I only wish to give you a wonderful experience."

"I don't think so demon, this is far enough for me in one night. Let him free so that I may speak with him demon."

"Fine but he will not be so nice as I was."

As he relinquished control back he said Do not harm her for I can and will intervene.

How dare you do that to me beast. You will never have her now for I will make sure of that.

Oh and how will you do that without harming her?

I will never be alone with her again for I shall avoid her all of those times when she will be alone.

What ever you think.

Kagome relaxed when his eyes turned back to their cold amber color. He walked up to her and said "If you ever tell anyone of this you will rue the day you were born Kagome." He froze looking as stunned as she did when he said her name. Where did that come from? I do not speak the names of humans for they are below me.

"Sesshomaru" she said bringing him out of his thoughts. He glanced at her and saw the strangest look he had ever seen plastered to her face. It was a strange smile and had a slight mischievous quality to it.

"Wha…?" he was cut off by her lips against his. What the hell? If she wanted to kiss me why didn't she just keep it up with my demon? His arms slipped around her waist unconsciously pulling her closer. This……is…kind of……… nice though. She tastes so sweet and…wait a minute why do I taste her blood? Oh… she must have cut her lip on my fangs. It tastes so good……wait a minute what in the hell am I thinking? What am I doing kissing her? Damn it my beast has rubbed off on me. He pulled back quickly and the cruel words that he was about to say died in his throat when he saw her tears silently streaming down her cheeks. Why is she crying?

Kagome had mischievously decided to kiss him to see how he would react and what he would do now that his beast was not in control. When kissed him she found a strange comfort in the kiss she was sharing with Sesshomaru right now. She started to cry as she realized she only loved Inuyasha as a brother, she knew the knowledge would probably hurt or even destroy him. I can't possibly be falling for Sesshomaru, can I? What am I going to do? He does not care for humans. She began to despair and when he broke the kiss suddenly she despaired even more and a depressed feeling settled around her.

He could smell her despair and then he smelled a deep depression coming over her. What could possibly be wrong with this miko now? I have never smelled her like this before. I might as well ask her. "What is wrong miko?"

She collapsed to the ground and began to shake uncontrollably as she said "Nothing at all Sesshomaru" as she began to cry harder, he bent down and looked into her eyes and what he saw shook him to the core.

He saw loneliness, despair, anguish, love, anger, and yes even some fear of something he was not sure of. What caused this sudden change in her? He was beginning to worry for her, because every time he had seen her she was happy or mad at Inuyasha, but this bothered him deeply to see her like this. He did the only thing he could think of, he pulled her close and held her while stroking her silky black hair. He began to rock with her as well and his demon said See you do care for her. And she needs you to help her through this not that half-breed mutt brother of ours. He is still pining after Kikyo anyways, so he doesn't deserve her.

"Sesshomaru…"

"Yes little miko"

"Please don't let Inuyasha find out…. it will surely crush him."

"Don't let him find out what?"

"About me kissing you just a few minutes ago."

"I will not tell him of this for I have a reputation to uphold miko."

"Good" she said as she stood and recollected herself. "Might we stop at a spring so that I may clean off the tears? I do not want him or Shippo worrying over me and asking to many questions of me, due to my tears."

"Yes we will find a spring for you, it will be hard enough when we get back. He is going to be livid with me for taking off with you earlier."

After a moments hesitation she said "Sesshy… I … had fun…. spending time with you today."

He was taken aback by this revelation by her and said so quietly she barely heard it "I did to Kagome."

She was certain that she was not meant to hear that so she smiled inwardly and said to herself good, because I think I could actually love him one day.

He dropped all the barriers except the scent one because her tears would gain unwanted attention till she cleaned the salt off her face. He lifted her more gently then he had before and carried her to the spring, where she quickly but efficiently cleaned off the scent of her sadness. He lifted her back up and for appearances sake carried her back to the group the way he had when he left and unceremoniously dropped her on the ground and said "remember that lesson well wench, for next time I will not be so lenient with you."

She gasped as she hit the hard ground and shot him a death glare and said "fine you cold hearted ice statue."

He glared at her even though on the inside he was smiling at how well she could act out her anger and hatred convincingly.

"What did you do to her Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha bit out. "Why is there a cut on her lip? If you hit her you will pay dearly for it."

Sango walked over to Kagome and asked her to walk to a hot spring with her to bathe so that they could talk. When they reached the spring Sango asked about what had transpired after she was taken.

"Well Sango nothing really happened why do you ask?"

"You were acting strangely this morning and you seem a little happier now."

"If I tell you, you can't say anything to anyone else okay?"

"Yeah Kagome you know I would never let a secret slip we're sisters."

"Last night after I got out of the spring and dressed Sesshomaru came along and nipped my neck here" she said as she pointed to the small wound. "He then lost control over his beast and kissed me, once he had won his control back he apologized but once again lost control of his beast. That time he pushed me up against the tree and started kissing me more then he started to lick and nibble on my ears and throat. He gained control again and then gave me a gentle kiss and left."

"WOW are you serious? The mighty Sesshomaru kissed you a human? Has he taken leave of his senses?"

"I don't know but when he cut me off I was about to reveal what he had done to you guys. He threatened me and then I threatened to drop the shield that hid his scent on me and that's when he grabbed me and took off."

"What happened next?"

Kagome told Sango the entire story and by the time she was done Sango was staring at her wide eyed and open mouthed.

"Kagome this can't be good, his demon has taken a great interest in you and that is not a good thing."

"Why is that?"

"Because if you were to mate with him and you went along with it whole heartedly you would transform into a demon, but you would keep your miko powers. I have only heard stories about this but from what they say a miko demoness is extremely powerful. So I would only choose him as a mate if you are certain that that is what you want to become."

"Can you be certain of this Sango?"

"Well like I said I have only heard stories. Ask Miroku and Myoga just to make sure. On second thought I will ask Miroku you can ask Myoga."

"Thanks Sango for the talk. I sure needed someone to talk to. Lets head on back to camp now, there probably worrying about us."

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Okay end chapter for now. Please read and review I would really appreciate knowing how I'm doing so far with this new story. Till next Chappie.