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A/N- Yes, my fans. I HAVE RETURNED! And no, no lemon will be in this chapter. Sorry. That would be rushing things. Not that making them mated wasn't rushing things, but you know. And Kagome… I'm not sure how she turned into a demon really. Something with being around Sesshomaru a lot, made her reiki morph and wrap around his youki? Sound good? Cause I didn't explain it at all, but oh well. Here is the next chapter.

Chapter Four

Go With The Flow

She said "I'll throw myself away. They're just photos after all. I can't make you hang around. I can't wash you off my skin. Outside the frame, is what we're leaving out. You won't remember anyway."

Kagome sighed, pressing her fingers to her throat. How had all of this happened? Less than a month ago, she would have given anything to be with InuYasha. And now she was mated to Miroku. Well, mated in only the sense that he had marked her. They hadn't done 'it' yet. She was afraid. She was confused. It was merely for convenience. Their mating. InuYasha and Sango were out there somewhere, probably mated by now. This was HARD. She bit her lower lip, and wiped away a tear. She could still smell him. And now she was a youkai. Her reiki had grown to Sesshomaru's youki, and now they were intertwined. He wouldn't be harmed if she were to purify all the demons in the castle. She shook her head from the gutters of depression, quickly ripping the picture of the group of them up and letting it fly away.

I can go with the flow. Don't say it doesn't matter, matter anymore. I can go with the flow. Do you believe it in your head? It's so safe to play along. Little soldiers in a row, falling in and out of love. Something sweet to throw away. I want something good to die for, to make it beautiful to live.

Sesshomaru watched her from the window to his chamber as she walked along the trail in the gardens. She was upset. He could feel it. This was of mutual benefit. InuYasha had lost something that he would never be able to get back. A miko. A pure woman. He growled out. What was that feeling that rose into his veins and angered him so? He pursed his lips, thinking. "Jealousy?" He questioned. He had no one to be jealous of. Kagome was his. They were mated. Not fully but mated none the less. She was HIS now. InuYasha would never take her away. He'd have to finish this mating sometime soon.

I want a new mistake, lose is more than hesitate.

Kagome sighed, fiddling with a long lock of raven colored hair, twirling it between her fingers. She would have no regrets. As she straightened, she strengthened her resolve. She chose this. She would endure it. InuYasha may still have her love, but she could learn to love Sesshomaru.

She hesitated as she stood.

Couldn't she?

Do you believe it in your head? I can go with the flow. Don't say it doesn't matter, matter anymore. I can go with the flow.

Sesshomaru approached her, seeing her hesitation. She was obviously thinking of something or else she would have sensed him by now. He saw her step and slip, and reacted on instinct. He caught her in his arms and held her. "Thanks Sesshomaru." She whispered. He buried his face in her hair unconsciously. She tensed in his arms before relaxing. "Sesshomaru?"

He tightened his embrace, holding her against him tightly as he inhaled her scent. He had never encountered a human who smelled so intoxicating in his life. She was an enchanting creature. She was simply beautiful. She never wore any of that paste that the youkai woman wore, which may have made them look prettier, but only reflected their insides.

Fake.

Kagome was natural.

"I want you Kagome."

Do you believe it in your head?

Kagome hesitated, before she wrapped her arms around him. She bit her lower lip. Just because she now held the appearance of a youkai did not make her one. She wasn't as unfeeling as a youkai woman was. Miroku coughed loudly, approaching them. "Am I interrupting?"

"No, no you're not Miroku." She sighed internally in relief, and pulled away from Sesshomaru. "Well who's this?" She asked, eyeing the little neko youkai.

"Her name is Kimi. I saved her from the wrath of your guards when they were chasing her. She seemed to be truly frightened of the dogs, excuse the pun."

"Well Kimi! How about I help you out?"

"They were chasing her for being a neko." Sesshomaru stated. "They are almost extinct. I shall tell them to not attack you anymore. You will be put to work."

"Yes Lord Sesshomaru." Rang her beautifully melodious voice. Miroku seemed to swoon. Kagome rolled her eyes.

Do you believe it in your head? Do you believe it in your head?

As she watched Sesshomaru walk away to tend to his duties, her blush grew. He wanted her. WANTED her. She could feel it when he had held her. He had even said it. She rubbed her head.

Do you believe it in your head?

Did she want him? What was she to do?

She sighed and walked into the castle, seeking out lunch, being passed by a running Rin and Shippo, who were talked animatedly to each other about flowers and such. Her thoughts shifted, and she found herself joining in on their conversation when she caught up. A tickle fight ensued. How was she to know what Sesshomaru was planning for their nights' events?

She wouldn't.

He smiled as he watched her. Tonight would be the night. She would become his in every way.

And there was nothing InuYasha could do about it.

How was the chapter? Love, hate?

Jaime