An Ever Changing Love

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(A/n) Revised. Enjoy!

Sleep, it should've been peaceful. Dreams were supposed to have lifted Kagome into a state of bliss, wrapping her in a blanket of dark warmth. That was not to be. The entire night, she had tossed and turned restlessly, waking up every other hour or so from dreams that gave her a cold sweat. She couldn't understand why she still carried the burden of love on her back, when she wasn't home and she had no idea how to get home, that should've been her main priority, to get home, yet here she was- dreaming of InuYasha and Kikyo, and traveling with InuTaisho. Not the best start to trying to figure out how to get back to her time period. After what seemed like the millionth time of waking up, Kagome curled up into herself, knees to her chest and eyes closed, yet her thoughts buzzed inside of her like a swarm of angry bees. I need to get back, I can't travel with him anymore. What if the well doesn't take me back? Am I going to be stuck here forever? I can't, I don't want to be here. I want to go home. . . Kagome's thoughts eventually lulled her to sleep, but even then she didn't get too much of it because she felt someone tapping her on her shoulder.

Groaning, Kagome let her eyes flutter open; long lashes lifting to stare up at InuTaisho. "Come, it is time we take our leave." That was all he said before he started walking away from Kagome without another word. At first, she couldn't remember where she was, and who she was with, but after lifting her yellow sac onto her shoulders the memories came flooding back. The thought of InuYasha made her tear up, and her heart clenched painfully. Why couldn't she get over him? It was obvious that he didn't feel anything for her, and he had already chosen Kikyo. Why couldn't she just move on? That's what most did, but apparently moving on from InuYasha was just too difficult. It was like asking an alcoholic to stop drinking; impossible, it would take time. But time was just working too slow for Kagome's likings.

"Where are we going again?" She asked breathlessly, after she'd ran to catch up with InuTaisho, who had already walked at least a good twenty feet away from her.

The man eyed her briefly, then looked away. "We are going to my palace. You will stay there and sate my curiosity on your home." Kagome's eyes went wide. She was going to what? No, no, no. She couldn't possibly do that, she had to get back home. What was she going to do when InuYasha went looking for her, and her mother found out that she wasn't there? What would they all think? They'd go mad, and Sango and Miroku, and Shippo would all be worried sick! She couldn't do that to her friends, she had to get back, and soon.

"Woah, okay, um. . .look, I can't stay." She began, holding her breath when InuTaisho had stopped to look at her with piercing eyes. "I mean, I would like to because. . .I enjoy being in your company but. . .I have to go home, my mother is going to be worried about me and my friends. . .well, I just can't stay. I'm sorry." She mumbled, finding it hard to keep direct eye-contact with InuTaisho, because at the moment Kagome could feel the waves of irritation radiating off of the dog demon. They pummeled her and made her want to run away, run far away actually.

"Are you denying my order?" InuTaisho's voice was laced with a dangerous growl, his eyes were narrowed into deadly slits and Kagome felt a lump build in her throat as his lips pulled into a very thin, grim line. "Do you not know who I am? I am the Great Dog Lord, InuTaisho! You will not tell me what it is you shall do, you will obey my every command. You are to stay with me until you have answered all questions I have to ask. Once that has been taken care of, I will let you return home, until then. . ." The silver-haired demon leaned forward, inches away from Kagome's face. "You will stay with me." His voice sounded final, and as he pulled away, he began walking away from Kagome again. She realized now where Sesshomaru got his powerful demeanor from; InuTaisho looked as though he would've killed Kagome, and to be frank,she was frightened.

Kagome wasn't going to risk pissing InuTaisho off again, at least not now. A faint scowl etched it's way onto the beautiful female's face and she followed closely behind the demon lord. Who does this guy think he is? Sure he's a great lord and all, but I have my life to get back to! I can't serve his every whim and call! Explaining everything is going to take too long! I can't do this! I won't! I'm going to put him through hell! The miko thought, nodding her head in agreement to her thoughts. What she was going to do to put InuTaisho through hell though, she knew not. That was something she'd have to come up with when she wasn't shaking from fear.

After the small altercation, no words had been exchanged between either the human or the demon. They kept to their thoughts, and listened to the whistling of the birds, and the twigs snapping beneath their feet. InuTaisho looked over her shoulder at Kagome, whose face was twisting in odd ways. He could tell he had frightened her, and had probably angered her. His head looked away, and he snickered softly. What did it matter he got the human angry? He was higher than her in ranking; so why the odd feeling in his chest? It was as though he wanted to apologize for striking such fear and displeasure in Kagome. This is nonsense. She is but a human. . .I can't want to possibly make her happy. That would be absurd. He thought, shaking his head.

Ah, ah, ah- You're attracted to her. I know, it's clear in your mind. Something is beginning to stir in that stone heart of yours, you're feeling the exact same things you felt for Izuzu when you had encountered her and we mated her.

InuTaisho tensed up at the thought of Izuzu, it had been years since his mate had died. Her last growl, her last breath saved to protect Sesshomaru from a fleet of demons that had managed to penetrate InuTaisho's palace walls. He could see his mate's gentle, yet firm lavender eyes staring back at him. Her last words spelled clearly in the glossy pools before she'd fallen. I will not betray Izuzu. I feel nothing for this human. She is merely here to sate my curiosity of her world, nothing more. He was lying to himself obviously, it was clear as day.

You can't fool me, InuTaisho. I live in your mind, circling your every thought; you feel something, and it will grow. Then, we'll take her, and there will be nothing you can do about it.

It had gone, the irking voice, and left InuTaisho to struggle with himself. Had what it said been true? Was his heart beginning to feel something for the odd human traveling with him? He didn't want to think so, it would be wrong anyways to want to take her as his mate. He was a demon lord, and as such he should look for another demon of equal standings. This, Kagome girl stood below him. She was dirt to the bottom of his boots, she was someone that he would step on. Yet here he had her, talking to him, and addressing her respectably, as though she were someone important. Although Kagome was beautiful (and more than most demons) she was still human, and InuTaisho could not get over the fact that she was also a priestess. What would that do to his title? He didn't want to think of it.

For a moment, it seemed as though InuTaisho was going to apologize, but it never came. Instead, the silence resumed. The forest had started to disappear, the trees becoming scarce as a field of pure greenery met the sight of the demon and the human. A vast amount of ground was exposed, and they were left out in the open. Kagome had forgotten her anger when her stomach had growled, and reminded her that she hadn't eaten anything since the morning before she'd come into this twisted time. She sighed, holding her stomach as it gurgled and wrinkled her nose; a faint blushed stained her cheeks, there was no way InuTaisho couldn't hear the loud growling noises. It embarrassed Kagome to let the other know she was hungry, even though she didn't complain.

InuTaisho didn't look back at her, but he did speak. "We will be at the palace in a matter of minutes. You will be able to bathe and eat your fill once we arrive." He said. He had heard the groans of Kagome's stomach the entire time they'd started their trek, and it had started to annoy him. Though, he credited Kagome for not complaining about her hunger pains. Many humans wouldn't be strong enough to do that, they'd all give in and begin to whine and cry. "Kagome, I would like to-"

Just as the apology was about to pour forth from the demon's lips, a large, slimy tentacle rushed to strike at InuTaisho, who quickly unsheathed Sounga (at the time only Sounga existed, Tetsusaiga and Tensusaiga still hadn't been created). "Grwaaaah! InuTaisho, you filthy mutt! Let me devour you and gain your power!" A blob cried in a deep, vile voice. The being itself looked like a pot of boiling vile. It's eyes, crimson, were filled with the lust to kill.

"You have nerve coming to my land and attacking me." InuTaisho said calmly, before he sprinted forward, ready to slash the demon in half. Immediately a tentacle shot forth, and with a swift move to the right, InuTaisho pounced into the air gracefully, Sounga's blade shimmering with the hunger of its newest kill and connected with the demon's head, a clean cut was given, and a few grunts were heard from the blob monster.

"Ah. . .you. . .will pay. . ." It screamed, it's head sliding from it's body before it disintegrated, and Sounga was sheathed. Kagome had seen from the side-lines, amazed. She remembered when the very same sword InuTaisho had just used had corrupted InuYasha, and struck havoc over the feudal lands. Kagome hadn't even noticed that she'd been holding her breath until she gasped for air. InuTaisho looked over at her, standing tall and proud. "Are you alright?" He inquired, arching an eye-brow. Kagome nodded dumbly, and she could've sworn she saw a smirk slid over InuTaisho's lips.

"Let us be on our way then." He said, gesturing for her two follow as he resumed walking. Kagome couldn't understand how he could just kill a demon, and then act as though nothing had just happened. Astounded, she hurried to catch up to InuTaisho's side and kept her eyes down. He didn't even get a scratch on him. She thought, hues flickering over InuTaisho's form to notice that he still looked as perfect as ever. She looked away when he'd noticed her staring and felt heat burn her cheeks. InuTaisho wondered what made Kagome's cheeks go pink, and cleared his throat.

"Kagome, as I was saying before that demon interrupted- I would like to apologize to you. I know you have your own duties to fulfill, but I would just like a few more of my questions answered." He pondered. "And when all have been answered, I personally will escort you back to your home."

"Really?" Kagome's eyes were wide, and she couldn't help but smile. "Then it's a deal!" She exclaimed excitedly. InuTaisho nodded, mirth flashing in his molten eyes before the palace walls came into view. The stone barrier hiding the grand castle behind it was wide, and tall. The castle itself seemed to reach to the highest of heavens. "Welcome to your temporary home, Kagome."

Kagome's eyes wandered over the impressive building. It had to have been the largest she'd ever seen. It was probably just as big as InuTaisho's grave sight. She tensed at the thought of the demon's remains, and looked over at him. Would InuTaisho still fall to his demise? Maybe, Kagome could prevent his death. She shook her head, no. She couldn't alter the future. . .could she? If she did, perhaps InuYasha would get to grow up knowing his father. She was sure that InuTaisho would eventually find Izayo, and mate her and have InuYasha. As Kagome's thoughts took over, she found her lips working of their own accord. "InuTaisho, do you have a mate?" At first, she seemed calm over the question, and immediately freaked out when she heard her own words echoing in her mind. She nearly slapped her forehead, had InuTaisho's voice not touched her ears.

"No, I have no mate. I will have one soon though, otherwise my title as demon lord will be stripped, and I will have nothing." He said bitterly.

Kagome nodded, and added no more to the matter as they disappeared behind large iron gates- the guards posted at the entrance eyed Kagome suspiciously, and she heard one of them growl at her. It was obvious that a lot of demons still didn't like humans. Staying here was going to be fun.

(A/n) Alright! I managed to add some action to his chapter, and their romance is going slowly this time around. Hope you all liked it. I'll have the other updates done soon!