Only You Chapter 3

She is my mother.

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The dagger and its owner holding firm, moving with lightning speed toward the sleeping Miko. Her scent was masked being the void from that the DaiYokai couldn't sense her presence.

The dagger was but a few inches from her soundly asleep body, when instincts woke him and Sesshomaru threw his arm right in front of it. The metal met with his flesh, tearing through his skin and muscles, blood dripping, and creating little crimson pools on the silk bedding.

Poison, he could smell it embedded into the blade of the dagger.

It must have been a reformed type of King Cobra's venom because even though his powerful Inu background made him immune to most poison. Sesshomaru could still feel the effect of it as it began to merge with his bloodstream, before his Youki could metabolize the venom to merge with his own blood.

Quickly but also with little sound Sesshomaru was out of bed, his free hand tossed a barrier over to protect his mate. Sesshomaru swiftly grabbed the hanyou by her wrist and twisted it hard. She screamed out in agony, her strength unable to match his'. While his zealous demonic speed pulled the hanyou into his far study room and pinned her against the wall. She was choking and her already pale face became white as the sheets. His blood was still dripping from the injured hand, and the dagger was still embedded into it.

The rapid movements and adrenaline had rushed the venom faster into his blood, hence enhancing its deadly task. Though his hand was still holding a firm grip on the assassin, he could slowly feel his heart and lung shutting down as the poison began to serve its purpose. Had he sensed it a second later, there wouldn't have been a way for him to revive his mate from the expeditious and powerful biological agent.

"You dare," Sesshomaru's voice was the fiercest sound Kanna had ever heard, his features twisted with rage. "You dare to attack my mate?"

Unable to fight of the Inu, Kanna gasped what she could of the air into her lungs, not knowing what else to do. The DaiYokai was furious and he was going to take the life of this worthless hanyou to sooth is roiling anger. His claws extended angrily, he was going to rip the veins right out of the hanyou's flesh.

"Let her go, Sesshomaru." His mother's voice stopped him just as the tip of his claw touched Kanna's skin.

Sesshomaru growled narrowing his eyes at the hanyou, not bothering to turn to see his mother. Sesshomaru ripped the dagger out of his arm, ignoring the gush of blood that followed. His fingers gripping onto the handle so tight his knuckles were white.

"I should know never to send a hanyou to do a Dai's work." He heard his mother say followed by the ruffling of her hair as she shook her head. "Sesshomaru, let her go, your quarrel is with me" she repeated.

In a blink of an eye, Sesshomaru had released the hanyou and flung the dagger at his mother. Letting it scathe right by her face on purpose but not touching. Startled by the weapon she hadn't realized that he had moved toward her, and now had pinned her against the wall with his claws. His wound had begun to heal, but not completely.

Shocked out of her mind, Lady Irokya grabbed onto both his arms with both her hands. He was putting quite a bit of pressure on her neck, not really choking but making sure it was enough to make it hard for her to breathe. Kanna was quick to exit the place she now had to save herself from the wrath of a failed mission.

Kanna had blindly followed Kagome's scent to the penthouse. She was too confident in the fact that being 'the void' her scent would never have been detected, and she would be able to accomplish her task without fail. She had been stupid enough to ignore her master's order of attacking the girl whilst Sesshomaru was not by her side. Her arrogance had failed her, and now she must fend for her life - before Lady Irokya got to her. Kanna knew she was not saved because of compassion from the Lady. Moreover, she knew that Lady Irokya would have vented her anger out on her, probably by ripping her body from limb to limb with the Dai's own claws.

"Ses-Sess-Sesshomaru! What do you think you're doing?!" Lady Irokya screamed.

His anger welled inside of him, what he wouldn't give to rip his mother's head apart from her body and toss it aside. With barely controlled will power, Sesshomaru loosened his grip around her neck, and instead tossed her body aside growling like a mad man.

Lady Irokya stumbled on unbalanced heels from her pup's actions. But as quickly as she had stumbled, she regained her balance and position and was now glaring wildly at her pup. "You have gone too far this time Sesshomaru! To think, you considered harming your dam for a mere ningen!!"

"Mother!" Sesshomaru roared, eyes blazing with rage and glaring furiously at his dam. "Dare you not call my mate such a disgusting term! And dare you not ever again, make an attempt on her life…of help me God, mother, I will…"

"You will what? You'll kill me?!!" Lady Irokya oozed with bitterness and sarcasm.

He smiled a mocking smile that didn't touch his eyes as he told her softly, "Don't tempt me mother." Her hand slapped across his face suddenly and Sesshomaru swallowed hard. He was but a thread line away from completely losing his mind.

She ignored the crimson image of her hand on his face as Lady Irokya shook her head in angry disbelief. "Let me tell you something, pup. I am your mother! Don't you ever forget that Seshomaru. And as far as I am concern, just because you've marked her, does not mean you have mated, nor will you be to that disgusting thing in the other room!" She told him defiantly.

"Grrr…." Sesshomaru gnashed his fangs.

"Come Sesshomaru," she approached him. "If you have a thing for this human, I understand that. But she is no more than a piece of ass to you. Just fuck her and be done with it," she waved her hand dismissively over her shoulder, "but don't for a second think of having her as your mate. You've lost your head at some point and time, but now is NOT the time to joke with your mother Sesshomaru."

"I assure you, mother," his fangs clenched as the words spewed through his lips. "This Sesshomaru does not joke" his voice lowered to an eerie dangerous tone.

"Sesshomaru, my pup." Her voice softened, trying to find a way around her son's rigid decision. "She is a human, she is not Yokai. She is not even Hanyou!! She comes from a completely different background, and she does not know nor understand the duties and responsibilities of a Dai's mate."

"She shall learn mother." He replied still bristling with fury.

"She will never be qualified to be the mate of a Dai such as yourself" she lectured. "She does not have the means to bear the Tashio name nor is she good enough to produce the heir to this empire in which I've worked too hard to maintain for you….for your future heir. A full-blooded Yokai heir." Lady Irokya sighed heavily. "Our numbers are far and few as it is already."

He was silent the guilt began to take its toll on him.

He knew too well how hard his mother had worked, and how much she had slaved and endured. The shame she had felt when her mate had left her for a human, siring a hanyou in the process. The number of tabloid scrutiny and gossip that surrounded her was unbelievable.

He had known those feelings she felt all too well.

"Sesshomaru, your dam will not stand by while you allow my work to be tossed down the drain like some garbage. Do with her what you want Sesshomaru, have her as your chew toy, a little pussy whenever you want, but don't make the mistake of taking her as your mate. Don't follow in the footsteps of your father!" Lady Irokya ignored her son's angry growl as she continued on. She was going to beat the senses back into him one way or another. "My pup," her voice softened and smooth as she had used on his years ago when he was but a mere young pup. "It's time to wake up. Come to your senses my child don't let her lure you away, by the witches spell that is human."

"No mother!!" Sesshomaru's voice was stern and steady, enunciating each word in precise detail. "This Sesshomaru's senses are intact. In fact, I have more sense than he did. The fact of the matter is mother, father had always loved Izayoi, but he never stood up to his heart. She was the one who had to bear the shame of being his mistress because he too, followed others orders. To do what they wanted of him, rather than what he wanted for himself."

"Don't speak such nonsense! If he hadn't fulfilled his responsibilities, you wouldn't be standing here. How could you speak such vile nonsense toward your mother?"

"My dam," his voice was low and dangerous again. "I would rather not stand here at this moment, if my life was to be dictated by you or the likes of anyone else in this family! You will not stand here and edict what I will or won't do with the woman I love."

"Love?" Lady Irokya's cold laughter of mockery rumbled through the room. "There is no such thing as love for Inu-Yokais, Sesshomaru. There never was for centuries and there never will be. There is only power, responsibilities and duties to continue on our bloodline. Love is a mere fantasy word that humans conjure up to dilute themselves of what is real. Love does not exist my dear pup; don't let a young tramp lead you to believe it otherwise."

He moved to stand right in front of her face, their noses almost touching. Sesshomaru pulled her eyes to meet his gaze, letting him know that the words that were to follow were very serious.

"Mother, I warn you one last time. You WILL respect my mate. I will not tolerate you speaking of her in such a tone or manner. This Sesshomaru had been patient enough all this time and I almost lost her because I was afraid. I was afraid mother, afraid of what you would do. All that time I was listening to you and your bullshit duties, but no more mother."

He was walking toward her and she had to take a step back to avoid his person from pushing her over. His penetrating gaze held her own, and refused to let her look elsewhere.

"And mother, if you dare lay a hand on her, if so much as a hair on her head goes missing because of you and your antics. Don't think that this Sesshomaru isn't capable of doing the unfathomable, things that would upset even the gods of gods." His eyes narrowed to slits, the tone in his voice so serious and deadly cold that it sent shivers down her spine.

"Leeeeaaaavvvveeee," he ordered staring at the door to stress his impatience.

Lady Irokya took her leave without another word. Her body burning like the scorching sun as she walked out the door, and her anger ready to erupt like the wildest volcano.

My pup, you are delusional, but I will not let you waste your time with such nonsense. No, this mother will make sure you come to your senses my pup. You will see things my way.

The barrier was still erect when he came back to his bedroom, and his mate was still passed out from his assaults. Relieved, Sesshomaru went into the bathroom to clean off the stench of his blood from himself. He hadn't put it pass his mother to pull such a stunt but at the same time, it was still shocking for her to pull something like killing his mate while he was present. With that in mind now, Sesshomaru realized that he had to be even more cautious than he thought he'd have to be to protect his mate.

But how? He wondered.

Surely, he can't be around her 24/7? Even if he could surely, she'd feel suffocated.

What to do…what to do?

He had always known the danger of being with a human, the risks that it would entail – mainly for the human which was why they had always been just a play things for him. They were always quick short affairs, merely a sport for both sides. But when he met the Miko, he knew she'd been different the moment he'd laid eyes on her years ago. He'd known he wanted so much more from her from the very first moment he had seen her at the Alumni's Benefits Party. He saw texture, substance, soul within her and he wanted that. For so long he'd denied that truth to himself, worrying about her safety. Thoughts of how his mother would react always in the back of his mind.

Yet when he almost lost her to the human boy, he knew he never wanted any woman as much as he wanted her. Whenever she was in his arms, he felt the comfort of her being in his life and the loneliness gone.

He was now complete and whole.

But now, where and what was he going to do about his mother??

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The servants scattered about when Lady Irokya entered her home. Her aura streaming across the foyer was nothing short of a deadly warning to those who will be in contact with her in the close time proximity. Her servants could tell that, Lady Irokya was more than just furious. She was livid beyond words and emotions could ever measure; and it didn't take one to be very smart as to why she was so upset.

Only something with her dear pup could rouse such ire from the Dam.

She realized her mistake had been the fact that she'd given too much credit to Kanna. She stormed into her study pondering over and over of how had a mere human bitch convinced her son, her precious pup, to act against her like that? It seemed as though she had thoroughly underestimated the little Miko.

The last two years that the Miko had served her as her purifier of ancient artifacts, which was really a bullshit excuse to keep her under watch. Of course there had been some uses in her purifying the antiquities, but it was not required or necessary.

Lady Irokya had watched her carefully and thoroughly, behind the scenes of course. She wasn't 'spying' but rather wanted to make sure she knew what she was up against with.

Or what it was about the Miko that got her son so mesmerized.

Kagome seemed like an ordinary girl enough. Sure, her miko powers, although untrained was quite impressive. The aura that continued to flow from her was strong and powerful.

She was naturally gifted.

The young woman was also damned attractive, she had to admit; young, bright and brilliant, and if she had been a Yokai Lady Irokya would never hesitate to have her be mated to her son.

She'd always considered every female Yokai never to be good enough for her darling Sesshomaru. With Ayame, there were qualities in which she favored but a strong wolf demoness mixed with an Inu-Yokai blood would surely yield an acceptable heir to the Tashio Empire and throne.

But a young Miko human, so young, so innocent, how could she be up to par to take reigns alongside her indomitable DaiYokai son?

And as the Miko continued her services for Lady Irokya, she'd noticed that the young woman had beautiful and delicate skin. Her deep serene blue eyes shone like nothing she'd ever seen, and her face was – alive. She had to admit there were alluring qualities about the Miko that had drawn her in, even from just watching from a distance. She had the allure of femininity that Lady Irokya had never witnessed before, even with Ayame.

She had the unbearable pride for a young human Miko though. She was always so sure of herself, so strong in her will power. Even at times when she spoke through the Shoji screen, she presented herself without a hint of insecurity nor fear of the DaiYokai Female receiving her. In some ways, Kagome had reminded her of herself, Lady Irokya thought. The sheer determination to achieve what she wanted, and needed at all costs.

Too bad, she was a human; one who would taint the great blood line of the great InuYokai species.

InuYasha had been a disgusting proof as it is.

She need not another.

Her son had been born into a tradition, and groomed since childhood to one day inherit the Tashio name and empire. He would be set to sit on the throne of the great legend that was his grandfather, followed by his father. For generations after generations her blood line had continued to build the empire as it grew into a large mass. But more important than the empire, the titles, and the money itself, was the fact that he needed to produce a strong heir for the family name.

Sitting alone with her grief, the thought crossed her mind. Given the fact that she was a Miko, a rather strong one at that, Lady Irokya was not sure that she would even have the chance to see a hanyou grandchild. Her purity would surely prevent his seeds from taking roots, much less conceive.

She rubbed her temples, the throbbing ache inside cease to go away.

How had her world suddenly crumbled so miserably like this? How had her only son gone and done such a foolish thing without her consent or knowledge? Why had he disgraced his mother so?

Alone, angry and betrayed, Lady Irokya sipped her tea, the china once again fell from her shaky fingers and shattered as tears formed and fell across her cheeks.

NO, she denied vehemently.

She will not fail in victory towards her goal of having a full InuYokai grandpup.

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The early morning sun streamed across her cheek, as she began to stir in the large bed. Kagome stretched her arms above her head, yawning as she moved, eyes slowly blinking to welcome the new dawn. Her raven tress shone in the sunshine, and her eyes found his as she began to smile at her mate.

"Mmm…." Kagome purred, snuggling up closer to his chest.

Sesshomaru was silent, stroking her hair as he laid there. He had been due in the office for hours now, yet he was still there. Hair tousled, and undressed except for a pair of boxers he lay in bed with his mate.

Worrying.

"Morning," Kagome greeted him with a yawn. "I thought you had to be at the office today?"

"Hn," he replied while stroking her shoulder.

"Well, my mate and keeper, are you alright?" she asked.

"Hn" Sesshomaru kissed the top of her head. "Don't worry about work."

"I wasn't asking about your work. To hell with that anyway, aren't you mister big CEO? I meant after yesterday and last night." She grinned up at him and he yanked her into him, her naked breasts pressing against his chest.

"Ever the impudent, little mate, aren't you?" Sesshomaru rapidly swatted her behind.

Kagome giggled. "No, I was merely asking about your welfare, and I wanted to know if you're not at work because you couldn't walk." The young Miko raised her head to look at him teasingly.

"Oh, this Sesshomaru can walk just fine." He replied, taking her wrist in his hand. "However,….. can you?"

He wrapped his arm around her form and that was when she caught sight of the large wound. Gasping the Miko pushed herself away from his chest to take a closer look at his arm.

"What happened?!" She asked, worry and fear clearly pronounced in her voice.

Sesshomaru quickly withdrew his arm from her body.

"Nothing." He was more tensed than normal, and she could clearly feel it.

"Sesshomaru, how did this happened?" She continued to probe, pulling his arm back so she could examine the injury better.

"Just a little accident, don't mind it." He brushed it off, then taking his fingers he tucked her hair behind her ear and cradled her face.

She yanked his arm softly away.

"No! Sesshomaru, this wasn't some little accident. You're injured and I didn't even know!" There were tears forming around her eyes. "I want to know what happened…..please?"

Reluctantly, Sesshomaru answered her. "Mother."

Kagome gasped.

"She did this to you?! Your mother would hurt you like this?"

"No." He really didn't want to get into the matter but he also knew there was no getting around it either. His mate was curious by nature, strong willed and stubborn. "An assassin, sent after you."

"So it really is true. Your mother hates me." Kagome bowed her head in defeat unable to suppress a pout from forming around her lips. "But she doesn't even know me!!" The naive Miko protested.

"It matters little to her, whether she know you or not Kagome. It wouldn't even matter if you were Queen of the world. All Mother could ever see is the fact that you are human. Nothing else matters to her."

Finally understanding the situation, though still lacing his fingers with hers Kagome lowered her head.

"I am….not good enough for you.... am I?" She accepted the fact blandly.

He wailed inwardly of the pain in his mate's voice.

"Koi, you are more than 'good enough' for this Sesshomaru." He cajoled.

She began to weep, wondering why it was so difficult. Why was it all the world was against her, to be with the man she loves.

"It does not matter what mother has to say about you, the fact is that you are now my mate. Nothing will change that." with both palms now on her face, he pulled her closer so that the tip of their noses touched. "Kagome, you bring this Sesshomru much joy, and you will bear me many many pups. And I will be damned if anyone – even mother – can stop me from being with you. The last two years had taught me that, I cannot survive without you. I don't even want to try."

"But...she's your mother!"

"Are you to give up on me that easily? Simply because my mother carries her emotions like the titanic?"

"No, I'm not giving up, it's just I don't want you to be in conflict with your mother."

"Would you, Kagome, leave this Sesshomaru then?"

"Nothing, no one on this earth can make me leave you or stop loving you! As long as you want me, and will have me I will forever be by your side."

"Good." He smiled, but he was fretting inside.

"What is it?"

"I must keep you safe. Until Mother relents from her ire toward you and her ambition to rid you from me. However, I worry because I cannot be there with you 24/7."

"I can watch my back and protect myself."

"Kagome," he called his voice slightly less irritated.

"Yes."

"Is there a place where you can stay for a while? Keep away until I can get mother to acquiesce to the fact that she will forever have you as her daughter in law." He sounded sure, but in his heart he knew his mother will never accept Kagome.

"Well, I guess I can go home, but that's still in Tokyo…" Kagome's mind began to ponder other possibilities. "I guess it might not work, but I could plead my employer to let me stay. She's a Yokai and perhaps it might be a little safer for a short while."

"How certain are you?"

"Well, I can't say for sure, sure. But I do believe she's taken a liking to me. I've worked diligently for her for the past two years and Jaken has..."

"Jaken?" Sesshomaru's mind began to spin at the mention of the name.

This was worse than he thought or could have imagined. His mother had been more devious and conniving and she knew a lot more about his mate than he had presumed.

"Yes, that's her retainer."

"And what does she look like, and what is your employer's name Kagome?"

"Well, I've never met her. She's not fond of meeting anyone other than Jaken..."

"Kagome! What. Is. Her. Name?"

"Lady Irokya" she answered a little put off by his impatient and crude questioning.

But he wasn't paying her any attention, her answer had sounded like a bomb dropped on his head.

"Clever."

"Who, me?"

Sesshomaru grinned at her and her purity and innocent. "Well, that is without a doubt my koi. But you cannot work for her ever again, nor can you ask to stay with her."

"Why not?"

"She is my mother."