The Sacrifice Of A Priestess

Chapter Four Time Coming Of Age

By Inuyashas Youkai

Inuyasha dazedly walked with the odd bundle in his arms distracted by his own assumptions and thoughts to what had occurred in the events thus far. Halfway between the village Kagome began to stir in the hanyou's arms stunning him still where he stood .When she lifted to look at her his stare intensified ,boring deep into the girls eyes trying to determine if this beauty in his arms was Kagome, though she was beautiful before but as she was here and now ,her blood spoke to his,summoning his spirit. In a more sultry deep voice she called out his name ,feeling the confusion that he radiated in waves.

"Inu...Inuyasha?Kagome questioned as her fluffy triangular rose colored ears shifted from side to side to listen for anything out of place instinctually.

Upon recognition of her ears Inuyasha amazed of her sudden transformation lifted his calloused hand towards one of the appendages twitching

in apprehension to feel them flickering against his hand in proof to what he was seeing was in fact so.

"Inuyasha , what's wrong?"Kagome curiously asked.

"Um ...nothing Kagome...you just look you know ...different..But not in a bad way"Inuyasha hammered shyly out.

Kagome noticing the lightly tinted blush coming onto his cheekbones ,and wondered suspiciously as to what was warranting his strange behavior. She looked around her surroundings and found that in fact Inuyasha was holding her in a very affectionate manner and the goofy smile that was plastered face was slightly creeping her out.

"Um ..Inuyasha ,I think I can walk now if you want to put me down?" Kagome silently requested .

Inuyasha had thought about it for a moment and at his current state it might be just as well she walked on her own ,but he intended to remain at her side throughout the time that his brother gave his explanations. The hanyou also took note he might be able to observe the other changes that have come about until then. So with that decided wordlessly he had gently set the young miko down on her own two feet and walked with her the rest of the way back to Kaede and the others. In deep thought Inuyasha's main subject of striking confusion was :

'why when he had no interest in humans would he mate mark one? '

Yes Inuyasha's brother ,Sesshomeru would have a lot to answer for and he was no more impatient to find out as the new hanyou miko was getting.

Once the pair had arrived their companions stood there in awe as Inuyasha stood there with a newly transformed Kagome, with shocked and confused expressions on their faces. The first to arrive to embrace the miko was Sango ,though she had stopped only a few steps from Kagome.

"Kagome ,is that you? " Sango foolishly asked

"Who else would it be ? Why do I look that different?"Kagome wondered aloud.

In response to her question Sango grasped her hanyou hand while being mindful of the claws and led her to the hot spring ,to show her reflection. While Miroku and Inuyasha followed closely behind interested to see her reaction. Kagome had taken a deep breath shallowly seeing the air in her lungs was somehow lacking from nervousness,and soon found herself going through a panic attack in felt herself relax as she felt a clawed hand softly grasp her shoulder for comfort.

"Relax Kagome ,I am still here" Inuyasha whispered.

"Thank you Inuyasha " Kagome mumbled as she slowly looked down, a gasp escaping her as she glanced at the person staring back at her.

"I am supposing that this Sesshomeru needs to give an explanation hnnn?" Sesshomeru spoke loudly from behind ,attracting the attention of everyone in the area of the spring. While looking at the beings that now held his audience ,then his eyes resting on Kagome .

"Do you have any objections to this Sesshomeru speaking freely or would you like to speak in private?" Sesshomeru stated duly noting that the undead miko was within the gathering in the group.

Normally Sesshomeru wouldn't care but something he didn't care to acknowledge that woman as such ,for he didn't trust her as it was Inuyasha who spoke loudly, breaking the concentration of the young miko.

" Hell no Sesshomeru ,anything that concerns Kagome involves the rest of us!"Inuyasha yelled a little more out of frustration than needed arousing a little annoyance out of the little hanyou Kagome .

"What the Hell !" Kagome began to spat but was silenced by the youkai lord Sesshomeru hand.

" This Sesshomeru agrees with the miko that Kagome's present situation is not everyone's concern little brother."Sesshomeru spoke stoically.

"Maybe not..though Kagome may I please ? I know we haven't spoke since all of this happened the other day .I still need to have that discussion with you ...But I would like to still be there for you ..If you will let me?"Inuyasha confessed.

" How about this ,this Sesshomeru will discuss with Kagome in private and if she feels she would like to share it with you she will and I will answer any questions afterwords. " Sesshomeru offered.

"Yes please Sesshomeru, I agree with that notion I don't want to single anyone out ,even though it doesn't concern everyone here". Kagome stated to everyone openly.

Everyone nodded and started back to the village ,Inuyasha was last nodding but couldn't stop the muffled growl that escaped his lips gaining the attention of the other Miko Kikyo .Inuyasha shrugged it off ,at the time not really giving a shit ,then slightly giving her shoulder a slight rub in passing ,whispering :

"Please now that I will always be here...Kagome."

Kagome ,giving a silent nod to his statement,watching as she waited while everyone left the expanse of the surrounding area. After the area was cleared she looked to Sesshomeru as he sat against a nearby tree. Sesshomeru waited ,taking a few deep breaths the looked to the miko silently requesting his attention.

"First ,we have a agreement Kagome and in that agreement I felt it was necessary to mark you..It is not one that is shared by those of mates,it is a mark that is similar to by everything that constitutes a mate mark though except for the reason its given and the place its given .A mate mark is placed on the junction where the shoulder meats the neck as a pack mark like the one I gave you. Though where a pack mark is placed of the opposite side of where your heart lies,the mate mark is placed on the same side as the heart . You have pretty much have transformed on the outside and should be feeling our bond being complete in the next few days. You will out of this have squired all the attributes and qualities of this Sesshomeru and will need to acquire a weapon and sufficient training in the talents as well as the weapon you so receive .I am anticipating a trip to Totosai's lair to summon him a weapon for you.. Oh and this is for you , I hope you find this appropriate as I expect you to wear it from this day forth as you will be representing, as a Sister Lady Of The West"Sesshomeru finished allowing her to take the layered kimono out of its paper wrapping of its sheathing.

She soon looked at him slightly overwhelmed with the new information and demanding that if she was going to wear this than he would have to turn direction away from her so she could change ,while still discussing arrangements.

"So you mean ,when you said like pack you mean like family ?"Kagome questioned.

" I guess you look at it that way ,how do you fair the group in which you travel with miko?' Sesshomeru stated.

"I see them like family ,Lord Sesshomeru"Kagome answered.

"I see ,in your respect then it would be like family ,Lady Kagome."Sesshomeru replied.

"Okay , I am done .I guess we should head back then,I fathom we have alot of things to cover"Kagome spoken

"Indeed, though we shall set out first thing at dawn to Totosai's ,so be ready .I am going to take my leave to check on Rin ,though I will return tonight" Sesshomeru finalized before leading the way with the miko at his side back towards the village.

Once the two arrived they both had noticed their entrance hadn't been unnoticed,as Sango ,Miroku and Shippo stopped from their discussion around the fire,while it seems that the two had unintentionally disturbed the ongoing argument between Inuyasha and the older miko. Kagome waved her clawed hands in front of her with a blush to deter the attention that everyone had on her .

"Its okay ,I am okay guys go back to what you were doing. We will have plenty of time to chat later on before my trip to Totosai's". Kagome had said as she ascended up the hill towards the end of the village with Sesshomeru ,while listening of the precautions she herself should take until he returned.

Unbeknownst to them again they had a slight audience listening into the conversation ,though the pair conversing didn't seem to pay no mind.

"Now Kagome what ever you do ,do not allow yourself to let your emotions run away from you ,It could prove disastrous to those around you and to yourself because of my abilities handed to you though our bond and those that are attributable with you being hanyou. Keep this in mind. I will be off until tonight .Farewell Lady Kagome."

It was only after he disappeared into the skies that she turned around ,jumping in realization that she had company .Calming herself ,remembering what Sesshomeru had said,taking a few deep breaths then lifted her head to face her present company.

"Hello ,Inuyasha ..."Kagome stated

"Hiya Kagome ..may we talk know ?" Inuyasha asked.

"Sure ,where would you want to go to talk ?"Kagome returned

Instead of answering Inuyasha took her by her clawed hand ,leading her down to the spring ,since it was the most private,but for good measure he threatened painful deaths to everyone back at camp if any of them dared to interrupt. Once there he had taken a moment to admire her for a moment before taking a seat .

" You know Kagome you are beautiful as a human ,though I find you quite irresistible as a hanyou " he softly spoke as he circled her before taking a seat.

A blush highlighted her cheekbones as deep as his Haori as she took a moment to calm herself noticing that a green stinky ooze began dripping from her fingers.

"I am sorry Inuyasha ,I am finding it difficult to control my emotions as your brother had warned and excuse the green" Kagome apologized

"So has my brother told you everything ?" Inuyasha had asked trying to urge her to continue.

" Yea I think so ,but before I tell you everything he said I need to know answers from you ,would you mind?"Kagome hesitantly asked .

"Shoot"Inuyasha replied.

"I noticed you have been acting strange lately towards me and I was wondering as to why ?Have I done something wrong? Kagome asked

"Ha , no on the cont-rare Kagome, If anyone has done something wrong then ...It's me. I have been stupid "Inuyasha spoke then with his hand stopped her when she tried to interrupt him.

"Please ,Kagome let me finish .I haven't been totally honest with you but then again I have never been good with these things ...For so long I have hidden from my feelings for you behind my duty .Before all of this happened, I had gotten to the point where I can't do this anymore Kagome. Now that everything's happened with you and my brother ,which is another thing we need to discuss this whole self sacrifice thing agreement that you made with him in the first place. I feel like I have already lost you Kagome .." Inuyasha then following her gasp coming from her lips took her gaze into his ,while he continued ."Do you understand?"Inuyasha said

"What about Kikyo?"Kagome asked

" Okay what about her? I don't love her not in the same way I do you,she doesn't even hold a light to you Kagome ,she never did,not for along time. I love you Kagome I always have, for awhile now ,I " Inuyasha poured his heart out when he felt a finger on his lips soon replaced by her lips claiming his in order to stop his rambling.

It only took a moment for him to respond to her kiss,deepening it ,with a raspy moan into her lips. Inuyasha enjoyed their interaction for a moment but before he took it to the next step he pulled away and shuddered from the separation.

"Wait what about Sesshomeru, is he not your mate?"Inuyasha questioned.

Kagome giggled then answered "No the mark given to me is more like a pack mark Inuyasha ".

Inuyasha nodded and listened to everything that his brother had informed her of regarding her condition.

"Well then Kagome I have only one question left for you" Inuyasha told her as her pulled her hand while urge her to stand .

"What's that,though I don't know what else there would be I told you everything that I know ?" Kagome answered.

" Kagome ,will you be my mate and my wife? Inuyasha asked a he pulled her into a loving embrace "

" Yes I believe that could be arranged " Kagome started before his lips crashed into hers in desperation for her to feel exactly how he felt.

This is how Sesshomeru found them nuzzled together in the moonlight sharing loving embraces and kisses.

To be Continued...