Will You Be Mine?

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Sesshomaru reluctantly let Kagome go and got out of bed. He went to get ready and Kagome just sat on the bed, dumbfounded. Why did she see those emotions in his eyes? Why did he want to know why she kissed him? Shaking her head, she walked back downstairs and saw Tanaka and her mother standing at the bottom of the stairs, holding hands

"Uh, Mama?" Kagome asked.

"Come my love," Kagome's mother said, smiling, "We need to talk."

"Speaking"
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"Phone Conversations"
-Beast-

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Will You Be Mine?
Chapter Four

Kagome stared at her mother, completely and utterly confused. Sure, Kagome had never known her father, but he… he couldn't be… could he? That would mean that she was a youkai! Or at least a hanyou. There was no way that it was possible. Her mother would've told her! Silently, she walked the rest of the way down the stairs to her mother. Her mother merely smiled at her and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, leading her into the sitting room, Tanaka trailing behind. She made Kagome sit down on a chair and Tanaka and her mother stood in front of her.

"Yuiko, my love, would you like to start off?" Tanaka asked, smiling.

"Of course," Yuiko turned towards Kagome.

"Mama, what's going on?" Kagome finally asked.

"Well, Kagome, you know how you've always wanted to meet your father?" Yuiko asked.

"Uh-huh," Kagome nodded slowly.

"This is your father, Tanaka," Yuiko stated.

Kagome gaped at her mother for a moment, "WHAT?! How can that be?! He's a youkai! I'm not even a hanyou! I don't even look like a youkai, nor do I even have the markings of the East! Plus, that would make me a princess!"

"Exactly!" Tanaka grinned widely, "When you were born, I was in the North dealing with business and raids. An attack was made on the castle and two of my guardians died protecting you and your mother. A lot of attacks were being made on the mates of the lords. Your mother began to worry after the attempt on her life failed. She wrote me a note and left with you, putting a concealment charm on you until you were old enough to protect yourself. Now, we've both decided it's time for us to reveal your true self."

"And you're just telling me this now?!" Kagome cried, "Why couldn't you tell me before!"

"It was best that you remain the missing hime of the east so no one would be tempted to find you," Yuiko said softly, "We're sorry Kagome, but it was for the best."

"But that's everyone else!" Kagome protested, "I should've at least been given the right to know who my father was! Who I was!"

"We didn't want you to worry, Kagome," Tanaka said gently, "We wanted you to live as normal as a life as you could."

"Yeah and then rip it out from under me!" Kagome yelled, standing and storming out of the room.

Yuiko sighed and hugged her mate, "She didn't take that very well."

"How would you feel if you found out after 20 years of thinking you were human to suddenly find out that you're the missing hime to the Eastern Lands and that you're a Youkai?" Tanaka asked, gently stroking Yuiko's hair.

The demoness sighed, "Not very well."

"Exactly," Tanaka kissed her forehead, "Now let's go find her and remove the concealment spell."

"Hai, Lets," Yuiko smiled and the two walked off to find their very angry and confused daughter.

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Kagome was fuming. How could her mother do something like that to her?! How could she keep something so important from her?! Her entire life had been a lie and she hadn't even known! Suddenly, she stopped. She was the missing hime of the East. Sesshomaru was promised to the missing hime of the East. That meant that Sesshomaru knew! That bastard! Why didn't he tell her anything?! Were they all out to keep secrets from her! She began to look for Sesshomaru when she suddenly remembered something he had said.

"No. I've actually been quite taken with the hime of the East for awhile now."

What did that mean? She had been upset when he had said it. He was talking about her. She needed to talk to Sesshomaru, needed to yell at him. She quickly found Soubi's study and, without bothering to knock, pushed the door open. Sesshomaru and Soubi looked up at her and she just glared at Sesshomaru.

"You knew!" She accused, "You knew who I was and you didn't even tell me!"

"Sesshomaru, what is she talking about?" Soubi asked weakly.

"It seems that Tanaka-sama and Lady Yuiko have told her who she really is," Sesshomaru said softly.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Kagome whispered.

"I only found out a few days ago myself, Kagome," Sesshomaru replied, "It was in a letter that your father sent to me. I was going to, but Father said it would be best if I didn't, that it was your parent's job to tell you."

Soubi looked at Kagome's trembling lip, "Sesshomaru, we've gone over enough. Kagome needs you. Take her back to your chambers."

"Hai, Chichue," Sesshomaru stood and bowed. He walked over to Kagome and scooped her in his arms.

She clung to him desperately and cried into his shoulder. She was so confused. Why would Sesshomaru want her? Why did Sesshomaru even care? He was so gorgeous and powerful. She was weak and emotional. He was probably just lying when he said that. He couldn't mean that about her. She heard a door open and felt herself being placed on a soft bed, Sesshomaru still holding her tightly. He waited for her to stop crying before he addressed her.

"Kagome," he said her name softly, "I'm sorry I did not tell you. It was not my intention to hurt you."

She sniffed, "Its okay Sesshomaru. I just, I didn't know how to take it."

"Understand this well, Kagome," Sesshomaru rested his chin on the top of her head, "It was devastating for me when you and Inuyasha got together. I had always hoped that one day I would get to be with you. Your father and my father want us to become mates. I can understand if you don't want to, or if you're not ready, but I would really like for you to accept becoming my life mate when the time is right. I need a strong demoness at my side and I would rather have no one but you."

"I'm not strong," Kagome said bitterly, "I don't even know how to be a demoness, I was raised ningen."

"That doesn't matter to me," Sesshomaru said softly, "You'll learn in time."

"But, I don't understand," Kagome whispered, "I always thought you never wanted to be with me."

"Kagome, do you remember the first time we kissed?" Sesshomaru asked.

Kagome nodded, she remembered it very well. She had been five years old, Sesshomaru was eight. She was so embarrassed afterwards she didn't talk to Sesshomaru for a whole week.

-FLASHBACK-

"Kaa-san!" a little Kagome yelled, "Do you know where Shou is?"

"I think he's still in the guest room sleeping," Yuiko said, "Come my love, let's go wake him up."

"Haiiii!" Kagome squealed, following after her mother.

The two raven haired females walked back into the house and up the stairs to the guest room. Sesshomaru was still sleeping, the covers kicked off of him and he was curled in a ball, his knees almost touching his chest. His mouth was slightly open and his fingers were twitching. Kagome giggled and tugged on her mother's sleeve. Yuiko bent down to where her ear was near Kagome's mouth.

"He's so kawaii, Kaa-san!" Kagome whispered.

"I have an idea about how you can wake him up," Yuiko said, smiling.

"Really? What is it?" Kagome asked, utterly excited.

"Give him a kiss!" Yuiko whispered.

"Ew! He's a boy," Kagome stuck her tongue out.

"If you want him to wake up and play with him," Yuiko said, "You'll have to give him a kiss!"

Kagome reluctantly left her mother's side and walked towards Sesshomaru. The way his fingers twitched made her giggle and her mother made a shushing noise with her finger pressed against her lips. Kagome nodded and stifled her laughter until she was next to the bed. She couldn't exactly reach Sesshomaru from where she was standing, so she climbed onto the bed and laid down next to the older boy. She shut her eyes tightly and barely pressed her lips against his in a short kiss. She watched him for a moment, and when he did nothing, she turned towards her mother.

"He's not waking up," Kagome said flatly.

"You have to kiss him harder and a little bit longer," Yuiko said.

Kagome gave a short nod and turned back towards her best friend with renewed determination. Yuiko watched the two closely. She needed to see how Sesshomaru would react to Kagome kissing him. They were to be mates and she couldn't have her baby girl with someone who didn't care for her. It didn't matter that they were young; you can fall in love at any age. Kagome closed her eyes tightly once more and then crushed her lips onto Sesshomaru's once more. After a few seconds, she opened her eyes to see Sesshomaru's wide golden orbs starring at her in surprise. Kagome squeaked and moved away from Sesshomaru. She jumped off the bed and ran to her room, locking the door.

-END FLASHBACK-

"What does that have to do with anything, though," Kagome asked.

"That's the day I knew that I wanted to be with you forever," Sesshomaru said.

"You were eight!" Kagome protested.

"So what?" Sesshomaru moved to look into her eyes, "I know that Inuyasha has hurt you and I know that you're in no mood to be with anyone right now, but we are promised to each other. I will take it slow and wait as long as you need me to."

Kagome's eyes began to water, "Arigatou, Shou."

"Do me a favor, Kagome," Sesshomaru sat up.

"Nani?" Kagome propped her arms behind her.

"Cooperate with your parents," Sesshomaru sighed, "It will hurt, but I'll be right here next to you."

Kagome nodded and Sesshomaru smiled softly. A knock was heard at the door and Sesshomaru called for them to come in. The door opened and Tanaka and Yuiko stood in the doorway. Kagome cast her eyes downward and listened as the two moved closer.

"We're sorry we didn't tell you sooner, Kagome," Tanaka said, "But right now we need to take the concealment spell off. It's going to kill you if we don't."

Kagome nodded, "H-hai."

Tanaka smiled slightly and with his index and middle finger of his right hand, he touched Kagome's forehead. At the contact, a scream issued from Kagome's mouth and a bright light filled the room. Tanaka moved back to stand with his mate and they watched as Sesshomaru took her into his arms and took away some of her pain. Tanaka tried to watch the transformation of his daughter, but the light wouldn't permit anyone to see her. It seemed to last forever before the light died down and Kagome lay sleeping in Sesshomaru's arms. A gasp escaped Sesshomaru and Tanaka's mouth. Yuiko hadn't been kidding when she said that Kagome was rare. She was a black elemental Inu Youkai, and what was even more amazing, was the fact that she retained her miko abilities.

"She's beautiful," Sesshomaru breathed.

"And strong," Tanaka smiled.

Yuiko only smiled at the sleeping form of her daughter. Her raven hair had grown almost seven inches longer and was now a deep midnight black. Red and silver streaks ran through her hair. A red five pointed star adorned her forehead and two bright silver stripes ran along her cheeks. Her nails had become claws, her ears pointed and you could see her fangs through her slightly parted mouth. A black, red and silver tail was curled around Sesshomaru's leg, the tip twitching slightly.

"What elements does she control, my love?" Tanaka asked eagerly.

"The red symbolizes fire, light and poison. The silver symbolizes water, ice and snow. Usually, an elemental can only control one or two of the elements of their color, Kagome can control all six," Yuiko said proudly.

"An elemental that controls more then two!" Tanaka proclaimed, "She is powerful indeed."

"She will need much training," Yuiko said softly, "Otherwise she could destroy us all in anger."

"Hai, hai," Tanaka nodded, "But where can we find an elemental? And more then one, no less?"

"There are plenty of neko and kitsune elementals, my dear," Yuiko said, "It won't be hard."

"Yes, well, let's leave Sesshomaru and Kagome to themselves," Tanaka said softly, "She will need him when she awakes."

Yuiko nodded and followed Tanaka out of the room. Sesshomaru barely heard the conversation between Tanaka and his mate. He was too focused on the demoness in his arms. He could feel the power in her and knew that she would become very powerful. The ceremony was about to begin and Sesshomaru needed to wake Kagome. He moved her bangs away from her forehead and kissed the star on her forehead lightly. Kagome whimpered at the contact and slowly her eyes fluttered open. Sesshomaru's eyes widened at the sight of her eyes. They were the same stormy blue, but with flecks of red and silver in them. She blinked back the sleep in her eyes and a yawn escaped her mouth.

"Did it work?" Kagome asked softly.

"Hai," Sesshomaru replied, "You're beautiful."

Kagome blushed brightly and Sesshomaru carried her to the full length mirror in the bathroom. Kagome gasped at the sight of herself. She was gorgeous! Not that she was egotistical or anything, but if she say someone who looked like her on the street, she would wish she was just as gorgeous. Sesshomaru placed a strand of hair behind her ear so she could get a better look at the pointed tips.

"I'm really the missing hime," She whispered, "I can't believe it. I must be dreaming."

"You are not dreaming, Kagome," Sesshomaru said, "You are a Black Elemental Inu Youkai. It is very rare. You are only the third Inu Youkai to have elemental abilities."

"Really?" Kagome asked, awed.

"Hai," Sesshomaru nodded, "Now come. I want you by my side during the ceremony."

"But why?" Kagome turned to look at Sesshomaru.

"Because, Kagome. Whether you like it or not, you are my future mate," Sesshomaru said, "I have to mark you as such."

Kagome stiffened, "You don't have to do it now, do you?"

"You don't want me to?" Sesshomaru asked, keeping the hurt out of his voice.

"It's not that I don't want you to!" Kagome protested, "It's just that I'm not ready. So much has happened today, Sesshomaru. You understand, don't you?"

"Hai," Sesshomaru nodded, "Demo Onegai, do me the honor of standing by my side."

"I would love to," Kagome smiled.

"Good. Now let us go," Sesshomaru took Kagome's hand and the two walked down to where the ceremony had already started.

The beginning of the ceremony was just Soubi making a speech, it was rather boring. At least, to Kagome it was. She rested her head on Sesshomaru's shoulder and began thinking of the demon at her side. She had been in love with him since the first day she kissed him. She never thought it was possible. There was no way he could like her. Maybe he was just with her because he was forced to. Perhaps everything he had said to her was a lie. Then he would turn out just like Inuyasha. He wouldn't wait for her. He wouldn't want to take it slow. She had seen the way he acted around females that he lusted for. She was sure that he would have concubines and such, or maybe he wouldn't even mark her and they would never be together! She could feel the tears that wanted to break free and roll down her cheeks, but she pushed them back. She was roused out of her thoughts when Soubi said Sesshomaru and her name.

"May I present to you, Sesshomaru, Lord of the West and his future mate, Kagome, hime of the East," Soubi said proudly.

When Sesshomaru and Kagome stood, whispers went around the congregation. The other Lords were attending the ceremony along with the lesser Lords of the West. Many youkai from around the castle had also been invited to attend. The hime of the East has returned! That's what everyone was whispering. She could feel the sudden desire from many of the male youkai at her appearance and she stiffened at Sesshomaru's side. Sesshomaru glanced toward her and squeezed her hand gently, but she flinched from his touch. This hurt Sesshomaru, why would she flinch from his touch? Sesshomaru and Kagome walked towards Soubi and Soubi touched the crescent moon on his forehead, and then touched Sesshomaru's. Sesshomaru bit his hand between his thumb and index finger on his right hand and Inutashio did the same. Father and son looked at each other for a moment, before they clasped hands and embraced. The blue crescent moon that was on Soubi's wrist then transferred to Sesshomaru's wrist, indicating that Sesshomaru was now Lord of the West.

"Sesshomaru, my son," Soubi said, "It is my honor to make you the new Lord of the West. I know that you will make a great and honorable Lord and that you will govern your people with wisdom. I pray that you can keep the peace between us Youkai and the ningen that do not know of us. Remember, if any harm shall befall you or your people, the Lord and Lady of the East will gladly come to your aid."

"Arigatou, Chichue," Sesshomaru bowed, "It is my honor to take your position."

Soubi smiled and clapped his hands together, "Now come! Let us feast and celebrate this joyous occasion!"

Cheers erupted from many of the spectators and Sesshomaru embraced his father once more, before walking off with Kagome. He led her to the gardens where her eyes darted around fearfully. Her arms were crossed over her chest and she sat stiffly on one of the benches. Sesshomaru sat down next to her and she seemed to stiffen even more then she already had.

"Kagome, what's the matter?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Nothing," Kagome lied.

"You're lying," Sesshomaru let out a low growl, "Why did you flinch from my touch?"

"You don't really feel the way you said you do," Kagome began, "You don't really want me at your side. You're just doing it because you have to, because we're promised to each other."

"Is that really what you think?" Sesshomaru asked; hurt lacing his voice, "That I was lying to you?"

Kagome said nothing; she only looked at the ground.

"I was afraid that you could never feel the way about me that I do about you," Sesshomaru said, "You are beautiful, warm, caring, kind and perfect. How could someone like that want to be with someone like me? I am cold and uncaring."

"To me you aren't!" Kagome protested, looking up at Sesshomaru, "To me you're kind and gentle! You've always been that way to me."

"Do not fear, for if Inuyasha had still hurt you the way he did, and if you had come to me for help," Sesshomaru said, "I would have taken care of you, just as I am now, and I would've waited until I could make you mine. If Inuyasha had not, I still would've made you mine. I cannot bear to be without you, Kagome."

Tears sprung to her eyes and she hugged Sesshomaru. She could hear the truth in his voice, see it in his eyes. She sighed happily; Sesshomaru would not turn out like Inuyasha. They stayed in each other's embrace for a few moments, before Sesshomaru said it was time to rejoin the festivities. Kagome nodded and took Sesshomaru's hand, who helped her up. The two walked back into the ballroom and talked with other Lords, sometimes dancing, sometimes eating and sometimes going to sit in a corner and watch the festivities, just enjoying the other's presence. Soon the festivities came to a close and most were escorted out of the castle. The Lord's and their families were staying at the castle. Kagome said goodnight to her mother and father before retiring to bed. It was near one in the morning and Kagome was practically falling asleep on the way to their room. Sesshomaru picked her up and carried her the rest of the way. Without bothering to change, Sesshomaru lay down on the bed, Kagome snuggled against him. Sesshomaru watched his sleeping angel for a moment before he too, fell asleep.

It was only a few hours after the two retired to bed, that the window to their room was gently pushed open. A dark figure entered the room, hiding in the shadows. He crept towards the bed and cursed silently to himself. The young hime was wrapped tightly in Sesshomaru's embrace and there was no way he could take her without waking the new Lord. He watched her sleep and groaned softly when he heard her whimper. It was pure ecstasy to his ears and he wanted nothing more then for her to be squirming beneath him, screaming his name. He heard Sesshomaru's heartbeat quicken and knew the Lord was waking. Quickly, he left the room and returned to his own, smirking to himself.

'Soon, my little Kagome. I will have you for my own."

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Ahhh. Another cliffy! Hehe. So, who do you think wants Kagome? Will he achieve his goal and take her from Sesshomaru? Or will there be hell to pay when he takes her? So many questions… and only I can answer them with the update of the next chapter! So please, leave me reviews so I can get the next chapter up!! I can't wait to see what you guys will think. So, review!

Youkai- Demon
Hanyou- Half-breed
Hime- Princess
Sama- Suffix meaning Lord or someone of high status
Chichue- Respectful or formal version of Father
Kaa-san- Mother
Hai- Yes
Kawaii- Cute
Arigatou- Thank You
Nani- What
Miko- Priestess
Neko- Cat
Kitsune- Fox
Inu- Dog
Demo- But
Onegai- Please