Sesshoumaru's Fiend
Hello, everybody! Well, here is Installment Four now. This one is quite sad. Last time I posted this, people said that they actually cried. Wow. Deep stuff, eh? Thank you everyone for your reviews to the last chapters. Here is where things start to fall apart. Enjoy!
--Ashley
Warnings
This story will contain adult situations and content. If you are underage, or are not comfortable reading strongly rated content, then simply walk away from this story. Please, no flames if you are too dumb to not pay attention to my warning.
Apples and Cinnamon
Installment Four: Why Now?
"A-another?" Kagome stuttered out, staring wide-eyed at Kaido, obvious regret shining in his eyes. She knew he didn't want to do this, but he had to; it was his son's duty to do what he could to better improve the West.
Kagome let go of Sesshoumaru's hand and took a couple of steps toward the four prevailing lords and the minor North Western Lord.
"Master," Kagome directed at Kaido. "d-do we have to? Is it necessary? I mean, I-Inuyasha still doesn't have a mate and - "
"Silence, serving wench!" The North Western lord snarled. "Learn you place!"
Kagome stiffened before falling to the ground, landing on her knees, only to bend forward in a bow. The minor lord smiled evilly as he looked down upon Kagome's folded figure. Her tiny body was racked with tremors. She had never met this lord before and was in fear of what he may do to her.
Sesshoumaru held back the threatening growl; his father would be very displeased if he threatened the lord, even if he was of high status. Stalking up to Kagome, Sesshoumaru bent over, picked up Kagome by one of her arms to stand on her feet, eliciting a squeak and pulled her to his chest, holding her there with his strong right arm. A comforting purr rumbled below his taught chest as he shot cold looks toward the idiot who thought could control his mate. Kagome forgot about everyone else in the room and turned to face Sesshoumaru. She wrapped her tiny arms around his lean waist and placed her left cheek on his chest, her eyelids slid down to half-mast. Sighing in contentment, she snuggled deeper into him. His arm tightened.
"There will be no more of that, Prince Sesshoumaru," The minor Lord, Hiko, mocked. "You are going to be mated to my precious daughter. Trust me, you will be a loyal mate. Mark my words. You won't be running to your bitch for anything. Is that clear?"
"You can not order this Sesshoumaru around. Perhaps, Lord Hiko, you should remind yourself to whom you are speaking."
"Why you ungrateful mongrel! I should have you slaughtered for your ignorance! You should not be the crowned prince! You are not a prince! You are - "
A deafening roar erupted from the Inu no Taisho. His normally soft features were hard as stone and his eyes were colder than Antarctica. He whirled around, his deep gray hair swooping behind him, and he struck his underling hard across the face, crumpling him to the ground.
"How dare you?! You dare insult my pup?! My heir?! Your future Lord?! Learn some manners and respect on your own, Hiko, before I forcefully grind it into your pathetic cat brain! Do you understand?!" Kaido barked angrily, his eyes threatening to spill red.
"Y-yes, my Lord."
"Good! Now, get out!" The inferior lord scrambled out of the study and left the room, darting down the hall to the room he temporarily occupied. Taisho turned to his fellow lords. "Brothers," he continued in a softer tone, "Please leave me for a few brief moments, I wish to speak with Kagome in private. I shall call you back in due time." He bowed to the others respectfully; all of who bowed back before departing.
"You too, Sesshoumaru. Return to your chambers. Kagome will see you there shortly."
Reluctantly, Sesshoumaru ceased his purring and released Kagome. A tiny whimper left her. Reassuringly, he bent down and licked her cheek lightly before making his way out of the room, closing the door behind him.
Kagome faced Kaido head on before bowing low at her waist line.
"I'm sorry, Master. I did not mean to question you nor persuade you. I do not know what over came me. I will never, ever do it again, Master. Please forgive me," Kagome said quietly.
"Do not worry about it, Kagome."
"Thank-you, my Lord," Kagome replied, still bowing.
"You may stand, Kagome."
Kagome straightened herself and stared straight into his golden eyes. Unlike when the other lords were present, his face now held every emotion flooding his insides; hate, anger, regret, guilt.
How can he do this? How can he, Kaido, rip away his own pup's mate? Where does he get that right? He didn't want to. He himself could not stand the thought of being parted from his beautiful mate, Ai. He could hardly imagine what the couple must be going through.
Why did they have to endure this? They were so young and weren't with each other for a long time. It pained him greatly. Thoughts about what was about to unfold were starting to make him nauseous.
Unmating demons is a dirty and painful business, especially on the females part. It is, generally, believed that if a demon mates wish to become unmated, it is the females fault, therefore, she must be punished by suffering the pain of the unmating process.
That was not true at all in this case.
Kagome had done nothing wrong and now she will have to endure a pain that is so excruciating that it will make weak youkai go insane. Not even this kind of pain was present in all seven hells. Why did this sweet, innocent, caring demoness have to endure it?
During an unmating process, the couple must be separated. It will be exceedingly difficult with Sesshoumaru and Kagome. Then, the demoness must be strapped down, else she try and harm herself or others. Finally, they must ingest a potion, which will remove the mating mark, ripping the two souls apart. It is very painful.
The male will feel no pain whatsoever. The female, however, will be in excruciating agony, almost begging for death. It truly will be horrible.
"Kagome, you must go through the unmating process. It will be very painful, but I am confident that you will pull through. You must, however, obey Lord Hiko's words, as reluctant as I am to admit it. You must not, and will not, have any physical nor verbal contact with Sesshoumaru. Yes, you will see him from time to time, but you must remain distant. Am I clear?" Kaido asked, his voice soft all the while, not a hint of forcefulness was present.
Kagome was shaking terribly. She didn't want to not be able to be with Sesshoumaru. She didn't want to go through that deadly process. She didn't want to be alone. She wanted one thing, and one thing alone; her mate.
She nodded mutely, closing her eyes to hide her great sadness.
"My Lord?" Kagome requested softly.
"Yes, Kagome?"
"When does the princess arrive?"
"The day after tomorrow."
"Please, my Lord. Can I please just have one more day with Sesshoumaru? Please, Master. I beg of you. Just one more day." Kagome's eyes were filled with sadness. She would not show weakness in front of her lord and cry.
"Yes, Kagome. One more day. I will come and fetch you tomorrow evening when we will begin the process."
Kagome nodded mutely.
"I want you to know, Kagome, I wish that it was you that would be my daughter, not Princess Kari. Please remember that."
"I will, my Lord. Is that all?"
"Yes Kagome. You may go."
"Thank-you, Lord Kaido." Kagome bowed low again before hurrying out of the room to find her mate.
Taisho sank down into a pillow by his table. Resting his elbows on the table he buried his head in his hands and sighed deeply, trying to fight off the guilt associated with what he had just done.
That was the position his mate found him in.
Not uttering a word, Ai walked over to Taisho and kneeled behind him. She wrapped her arms around his middle and pressed herself against his back, humming softly to comfort him. He moved one of his hands from his head and grasped his love's smaller one, holding it tightly for security.
"I'm sorry you had to do that, love. I am so sorry," Ai whispered before burying her head into her mates back.
… … … … …
Kagome rushed down the hall at a maddening pace, trying to get to Sesshoumaru's room as hastily as possible, not wanting to waste a single moment of their last day.
Upon approaching the shoji door, she bolted inside, making sure to close it completely.
Sesshoumaru was out on the balcony, thinking over his new future, a future he did not want. Could Kami not cut him a break? He heard the door inside his room close and he speedily walked inside to see that Kagome had returned.
She turned away from the screen door and saw Sesshoumaru coming in from the balcony. Hastily, she made his way over to him and wrapped her small arms around his neck, bringing his face down for a soul quenching kiss.
No tongues were present. They were strong, fiery, passionate kisses, just lips on lips. Sesshoumaru nibbled on her bottom lip before making his way down to her neck. He slipped his hands down the front of her yukata and found passage through the material to her silky smooth skin. Her grasped both breasts in his hands and started to squeeze the mounds roughly, drawing out loud moans.
"One more day," Kagome breathed while she was still a little lucid. "Master gave us one more day, my love."
"Not long enough," Sesshoumaru mumbled against her neck. Kagome silently agreed.
Sesshoumaru growled huskily against her pale neck as he smelled her strong arousal. She began to shiver and quake. Oh how she wanted to be with him forever. But that wasn't possible.
With trembling hands, she found his black obi tied loosely around his slender hips and easily undid the intricate knot. The flimsy cloth fell to the floor. She lifted her hands up to his shoulders and began to slowly pull his thin robe down. She was having difficulty seeing due to her eye lids falling down constantly in complete contentment.
Sesshoumaru's hands were still roughly kneading Kagome's large globes and had no intention of leaving their heaven anytime soon. Kagome giggled lightly when Sesshoumaru's hands didn't move.
"Move your hands," Kagome whispered into his ear as he continued to rain heavy kisses up and down the column of her neck.
"I think not."
He started to grab at her chest more harshly, bruising the soft skin, not that she minded; that was the way she liked it.
"Have it your way." Kagome extended her shimmering claws and shredded the cloth skillfully, not even nicking or marring his perfect skin.
Sesshoumaru groan loudly against her neck as her hands started to travel up and down his chest, her nails skimming the top layers of skin, leaving faint white lines in their wake.
"Mmm, Kagome," Sesshoumaru moaned against her neck. Removing his head from her jugular, he captured her lips with a heated passion. His tongue departed from his mouth and forced its way into hers. Running his appendage over every surface, he memorized the contour and taste of her mouth, knowing he would soon not be able to ravish her like this again.
Kagome's brown eyes rolled back in her head as Sesshoumaru attacked her mouth. Lifting her deadly claws from his chest, Kagome fisted his fine silver hair and pushed him into her further.
Sesshoumaru's hands move from her gracious chest and sliced through her obi. Quickly, he pulled down her yukata and let it pool in a dark heap at their feet. Heat started to build up in the pair of demons.
They pulled away from each other, wanting to catch their breaths and a thread of sanity.
Well, sanity moved many more miles away as they both stood there looking at each other, taking in each muscle, each dip, each detail, making sure they knew each other by heart.
Not being able to hold back, Sesshoumaru stepped toward Kagome again and lifted her up by her hips, her legs instantly wrapped around his waist as he walked over to their bed.
He laid her down in the furs and kissed her roughly. Wanting to devour her insides, Sesshoumaru made his way down her quite quickly, biting her chest and stomach on the way down. Kagome parted her legs and bent them at the knees to accommodate her lover.
Upon reaching his desired destination, Sesshoumaru inhaled deeply, taking in the intoxicating aroma that was purely Kagome. He leaned down and blew air onto her dripping pussy. Her thighs trembled in anticipation. Sesshoumaru lovingly traced little designs into the back of her thigh with his right claw; his gaze fixed solely on his soon to be conquest.
He let his breath escape him again to tease her. Kagome groaned and shifted slightly.
"Tease," Kagome complained, panting breathlessly.
"Indeed."
Sesshoumaru roughly grabbed her hips and buried his face right into her overflowing cunt, feasting on the liquid pouring out. Kagome howled. She began to pump her hips down into her mate's face, letting more of her juices flow freely for him. Her hands were fisting the blankets on either side of her, reveling in the amazing feeling.
His tongue delved deep into her core, rubbing frantically against her walls of muscle to steal all of her essence, not wanting to miss a single morsel. He was in heaven! She was the sweetest treat he had ever had. And she was going to be ripped from his arms. Ripped out of his life. Not wanting to linger on his hated thoughts, he pushed them out of the way and thought of only pleasuring his fiery demoness.
Sesshoumaru wanted to try something completely different. He promised himself he would only try it with her and no one else. Extracting his tongue from her, he spun her over onto her stomach and lifted her onto her hands and knees. He was now kneeling behind her.
"Open up to me, my mate."
Kagome did as she was told.
"Mmm," Sesshoumaru groan. "Farther…Koi…More." Sesshoumaru started to pant as her tasty treasure was open up even further, tempting him.
"Good girl," He praised with a purr.
Sesshoumaru grabbed onto her hips again and advanced toward her throbbing core. Her liquid was streaming down her legs like waterfalls. He burrowed himself back into her heat.
"Ah! Sesshoumaru! Oh yes! Sesshoumaru!" Kagome moaned, rocking back into him. Her head was draped down and her eyes were closed loosely. She fell onto her forearms and rested her head in her closed fists.
Sesshoumaru continued to pant hard as he tongue fucked her, forcing his rough appendage in and out of her tight hole, loving every minute of it. He wrapped his arms around her waist, as if he was hugging her, and started to lift her up slowly so he didn't startle her. Eventually, Sesshoumaru got her up so that her back was parallel with the wall, he on his knees, and he could delve in deeper to eat her out. Kagome was ecstatic!
"Ahh! Fuck! Yes, Sesshoumaru! Yes! Oh!" Kagome sobbed out, tears of pleasure seeped from her eyes. She wrapped her legs around the back of his head, forcing him down further. Her legs were shaking horrible.
Kagome felt amazing and wanted Sesshoumaru to be enjoying himself as well. In her boldness, Kagome began to move her hips so that they were going over her head.
Suddenly, they collapsed back into the bed. Sesshoumaru had felt her moving and quickly put his forearms down so he wouldn't fall right on top of her. Now, Kagome was one her back and Sesshoumaru was still above her, only now, his hard cock was right in her face. His knees were on either side of her head.
She grinned happily at her accomplishment.
Sesshoumaru couldn't help but wonder why she flipped them over, but didn't think too much of it and continued to swallow her up.
Suddenly, his eyes went wide and his tongue ceased movements, and still remained inside her. His panting increased as he felt Kagome's tongue slide slowly over the head of his arousal again. He half moaned half screamed as she continued her ministrations.
Refocusing, Sesshoumaru pulled his tongue out of her and began to suck harshly on her clit, causing her to scream.
Kagome gripped onto Sesshoumaru humongous member and squeezed it hard until it turned a purplish color. He began to thrust softly into her hands. Her tongue passed her lips again and buried its self into the tiny slit at the top of the head.
Sesshoumaru howled.
"Oh fuck! Uh! Do that again Kagome! Uh! Please! Do that again!" Sesshoumaru ceased his actions momentarily and gripped Kagome's thighs tightly.
As commanded, she did it again.
Sesshoumaru was tremble so hard you could have thought there was an earthquake right outside their window.
Without further ado, Kagome took most of his stiff staff into her mouth and suck on it hard, loving the hardness of it. She placed her hands on his ass and started to move his hips downward, forcing his cock deeper into her throat. They both moaned.
Sesshoumaru completely stopped his admiration on Kagome's core and focused solely on what she was doing to him. He started to forceful smash his hips downward, letting her take most of him in. He was humping her face frantically, finding immense pleasure from her. His groans could be heard throughout most of the Western wing of the palace where he resided.
Not wanted to burst into her mouth, he gathered up enough will power to pull out of her hot mouth and remove himself from straddling her face. Kagome whimpered. Sesshoumaru was on top of Kagome instantly, kissing her hungrily, tasting his salty pre-cum in her mouth. He moaned at the taste and was aroused further.
Settling between her legs and forcing them far apart, Sesshoumaru looked up into her molasses eyes. Lust, love and adoration shone within her spheres, begging that he take her.
He did as he was commanded, even if it was silently.
He thrust into her harshly, forcing heated screams from both of them. Without hesitation, he began to ram into her hard, make sure his solid rod teased all of her sensitive spots. Frantically, they started to push into each other, reveling in their union and bliss. How could they give this up? Simple. They can and will not.
Contacting flesh echoed throughout the room while snarls, moans and screams reverberated in the entire castle. Sesshoumaru made sure to hold his head above hers as he dove into her, keeping her gaze fixed on him so she knew to whom she belonged.
"Who fucks…you best?" Sesshoumaru panted, his eyes threatening to roll back into his head.
"Master. Only you…only…you," Kagome groaned. She wrapped her arms around his neck and brought his forehead to rest on hers. They continued to stare at each other lustfully.
"Who…Who…Who…do you…belong…t-to? Uhhh!" Sesshoumaru groaned as Kagome's internal muscle began to close around his quivering member.
"You!! No one…but…you!" Kagome screamed, accidentally hurting Sesshoumaru's ears slightly from the closeness. He didn't mind.
"Good bitch! You…belong to me…and…me…alone!" Sesshoumaru growled, snapped his fangs possessively at Kagome. "No other…shall…have you!!"
"No…just you…Sess…hou…maru!! Only…You!" Kagome screamed as she climaxed hard. Her world consisted of blinding stars.
Sesshoumaru growled out her name loudly to the castle as he emptied himself into her. He collapsed on top of her, knowing she could support his weight, at least for a little while.
They were both to tired to move at that moment. Neither of them minded though.
Slowly, Sesshoumaru relieved Kagome's body of his own and fell down into a sweaty, trembling heap beside her. He pulled her exhausted body flush against his own, letting her rest her head in the crook of his arm. Leaning down, he pulled up the silk sheets and folded it around them.
Kagome sighed in contentment and traced swirling designs in the sweat on Sesshoumaru's chest. He chuckled lightly and stroked her hair and watched her draw on his chest. She was still trembling slightly.
Kagome let her mind drift away with her for a little while, back to what happened in the study. She closed her eyes to try and block out the memory, but that only made the vivid pictures intensify. Her body stiffened.
Hot tears began to pour out of Kagome's eyes and fall onto the edge of Sesshoumaru's chest. She curled up at his side more, wanting to be as close as possible.
Sesshoumaru smelt salt water and looked down at his lovely mate to see her face stained with tears, her eyes red from their release. He didn't have to ask what was wrong; he knew; he felt the same way.
It wasn't fair. They didn't want to be pulled apart. They wanted to stay together. They wanted to have many tiny silver and black haired pups. They wanted to live together in the Palace of the Moon for all eternity. Most of all, they wanted each other.
Sesshoumaru sat up and wrapped both of his arms around Kagome and lifted her into his lap to straddle him. He pulled her tight against her chest and planted his face into the top of her head.
Kagome's sobs increased and Sesshoumaru held her tighter. He hated to see her in pain. He felt like crying as well, but he had to be strong for his mate. He rubbed circles across her back and purred to sooth her. Her tears subsided slightly, but still continued.
"Please don't forget me," Kagome whispered through the tears. A pang stabbed at Sesshoumaru's heart when she said that.
He put his hands on either side of her face and lifted her up so that they could look at each other.
"I could and will never forget you. You are my only mate. You will be my only mate. The mark I will be forced to put on the mangy cat will mean absolutely nothing. You will forever be my mate, my Lady of the West, my love, my Kagome. Understand? No one, and I mean no one, will be able to tell you otherwise. They know nothing. They don't know us. We know us. Understand?" Sesshoumaru said softly, yet sternly.
Kagome nodded. Her tears and sobs stopped. Sesshoumaru nodded slightly too before pushing her head back to his chest so he could cradle her. Kagome closed her eyes as she snuggled under Sesshoumaru's chin. Her mate pulled up the earlier discarded silk blanket and pulled it up to their hips. They would be able to keep each other warm with their bodies pressed up against each other.
Kagome sighed as she wiggled closer to her own personal heater. Sesshoumaru's body completely relaxed as he held the tiny female in his arms. He never anticipated being so phenomenally close to someone. Even though they had only been with each other a few days, it felt like an eternity. Now, the strong feelings they had for each other didn't seem to matter to anyone. Kagome felt like crying all over again.
"My Lord?" Kagome started, tilting her head up to look at Sesshoumaru.
"Yes?"
"We could…you know…flee the palace. Then, we could be together! Sesshoumaru, we should! We should pack some clothing and provisions and leave the Western Lands! Perhaps, even leave Japan!" Kagome thought out loud, her deep brown eyes sparkling at the thought.
Sesshoumaru's gaze softened.
"Kagome," Sesshoumaru intoned, cupping her cheek. "We cannot leave, my love. If we do, all of the armies in Japan would be on the lookout for us. We would never have any peace. That isn't much of a life, is it? If we leave, we leave the Western Lands without a pure blood heir. I'm sorry, Angel, but we cannot go."
Kagome tried to push away from him, but he held her tightly against him, not letting her escape his grasp.
"But Sesshoumaru," Kagome whimpered. "What kind of life is it if I can't always be by your side?"
"You will always be with me."
"No! I won't! That…that other demoness will be with you! You won't need me! You'll completely forget about me! You two will have the family together! You two will get to share the same bed at night! Within a weeks time, I can guarantee that I will be nothing but a memory to you!" Kagome hissed at Sesshoumaru as she struggled against his grip.
"That is enough, Kagome! How could you even think that?! You don't seriously believe that I will be able to move on from you, do you? I thank Kami that you are still going to be in the palace so that I can see you! I promise you, Kagome, you are the only one who will ever bear my young. Am I clear?" Sesshoumaru questioned sternly.
Kagome answered him with a hot, searing kiss, and a rough push into the bed furs.
… … … … …
The next morning, a solid rapping came at the screen door that led to the chambers of Lord Sesshoumaru and his Lady Mate, Kagome. It was Taisho. He was early. He had told Kagome he would be there in the evening. He had received news late last night that the princess was to arrive late at night instead of the day after.
Taisho was devastated. He wanted his pup and Kagome to spend some more time together before…
He couldn't even complete his thought.
Taisho knew that the two were going to be hard to pull apart, impossible even. He brought one flank of his army with him to assist in removing Kagome. More than three quarters would have to be used to restrain Sesshoumaru while the rest to escort Kagome to her chambers where the process would begin.
He hoped to Kami that the couple hadn't left under the cover of night; he could not handle another civil war right now.
He received no answer, so, he knocked again, louder this time.
Taisho listened carefully. A soft 'Enter' could be heard from inside the room.
'Please Sesshoumaru, my pup, my heir. Please forgive me,' Taisho thought as he entered his son's chambers. The soldiers remained outside the door.
He pushed back the screen and entered carefully, leaving the door open so that the soldiers could enter easily.
Taisho's heart shattered into a million pieces at the scene he saw before him.
His strong, proud, warrior pup was lying on his bed of furs, obviously naked, with his mate pressed beneath him; his body covered the peaks on her breasts. His left elbow was propped on the ground; his hand supported his head as he gazed lovingly at his sleeping mate. His right claw was stroking her face softly and toying with her dark hair.
Taisho had never seen his son happier. Inside, Taisho was dying a slow, painful death.
"Pup," Taisho called, he was standing a couple of feet away from the door.
"Please hush, Father. Kagome is still sleeping," Sesshoumaru replied quietly, his eyes never leaving his mate's face. Kagome's head shifted slightly, to make herself more comfortable, before settling back down.
A small smile crossed Sesshoumaru's handsome features.
Slowly, Sesshoumaru leaned forward and kissed Kagome's neck softly. She moaned gently and moved her head to give him more access. His smile expanded. Running his nose up and down her neck, he received a small moan. He kissed lightly the trail he designed with his nose. Kagome opened her eyes half way and cast a glance down at her affectionate mate.
"Mmm. What are you doing, Sesshoumaru?" Kagome asked softly, running her delicate hands through his silky hair.
Sesshoumaru moved his head to look at her contented expression.
"Waking you up, Sweetie. Did you not like my method?"
"No, I enjoyed it very much."
"Hm," He mused.
A small, warm smile fitted his lips as he leaned up and kissed her softly on the mouth, loving the softness of her lips.
A strong scent waffered into Sesshoumaru's senses. He opened his eyes and broke the soft kiss and looked toward his forgotten father.
"I'm sorry, Father. What is it you need?" Sesshoumaru asked, still in a daze from that kiss. The demon lovers failed to notice the soldiers outside of the door.
There was a pregnant pause. Not one word was uttered.
"It is time…for Kagome…to go," Taisho ended, softly, sadness lacing his words.
A cold mask slipped over Sesshoumaru's face as Kagome took on a look of utter depression.
"M-My Lord. You said you would come and get me tonight. It is still early morning," Kagome stated as calmly as she could.
"Change of plans, Kagome. The princess is arriving earlier than planned. She will be here tonight."
Kagome tensed. No! It couldn't be true! It was too soon! It's not fair!
Kagome turned to Sesshoumaru whose eyes were seeping red. He was still looking toward his father. Tears formed in the corner of her eyes. She gently put her hands on either side of his face and carefully turned him toward her. Sesshoumaru whimpered slightly and wrapped his arms tightly around Kagome, burrowing his nose into her dark hair, swimming in her scent one last time. He pulled back and pressed his lips against Kagome's harshly.
Tears fell from Kagome's eyes as she held onto him for dear life. She wasn't ready to say good-bye. Neither was he.
The soldiers at the door knew what to do. They started to file into the room and surround the pair. Sesshoumaru broke away from Kagome and growled threateningly. He did not want any other these males near Kagome, especially right now.
"Sesshoumaru, this has to be done," Taisho said as firmly as he could.
Most of the guards were not dog demons, thus could not understand the only language the beast could speak. Sesshoumaru helped out as best as he could to say it in Japanese.
"You will not touch her! My mate is not decent. I will not have your filthy hands on her, lest you want them removed."
Satisfied, his beast receded and his golden eyes returned.
The soldiers understood that clearly. They all took a few steps back. Sesshoumaru brought the blanket up until it was completely covering Kagome, even her head. Not even giving a damn, Sesshoumaru got out of bed, naked as the day he was born, and walked to his wardrobe and put on a clean white kimono; almost identical to his red and white one; this one was blue and white.
Reaching into the back, he pulled out a long black yukata with sky blue trim and sakura prints. He walked back over to Kagome; firing death glares at the guards. Lightly tossing the yukata over his shoulder, he gently picked up his mate, making sure to wrap the blanket around her as he did, and settled her on her feet. He pulled the sheet down from over her head. She gave him a cute smile when he did. He returned with his own smile.
He spun her around, away from prying eyes, until her back was almost pressed up against him. He rested his chin on her shoulder. Carefully, he slipped the outfit between their two bodies and let her arms slip through the round sleeves.
She was still holding on to the black sheet.
Gently, he pulled the two cloths at the front together and she dropped her blanket. He folded the material so one side overlapped the other and encircled the matching obi to go with it. After tying it securely in place, he bent down and kissed her softly, encircling her tiny waist in his large arms. She sighed and leaned into him.
Taisho nodded.
Before either of them knew what was happening, guards surrounded both of them and ripped Kagome away from Sesshoumaru. Both of their eyes went wide with surprise.
Sesshoumaru's mind instantly clicked. They were trying to take his mate away! How dare they!
Sesshoumaru become enraged and growled out a warning that clearly said 'Return her or die.'
He tried to make his way over to retrieve his mate but was stopped by many soldiers blocking his path.
"Get out of my way, you pathetic weak excuses for soldiers!" Sesshoumaru growled. His claws started to slash angrily at the offenders.
"Kagome!" Sesshoumaru cried desperately. "No! Kagome!"
"Sesshoumaru! Please! No! Sesshoumaru!" Kagome's face was drenched with tears, her eyes were filled with desperation for her mate. Two guards pulled Kagome's hands behind her back so she could not attack. They pulled her roughly causing her to yelp in pain.
Sesshoumaru grew even more enraged.
"Leave her the fuck alone you ingrates!" Sesshoumaru snarled. Twenty guards were holding him back with more at the ready.
"S-Sesshoumaru!" Kagome sobbed. "Let go! I want my mate! Sesshoumaru!"
The chamber was in turmoil. Taisho knew this would happen. He was so numb on the inside. He felt so guilty. He didn't think he deserved to live. He was taking away two beings that loved each other more than life itself. He had never felt more repulsed to be him. He had to end this before someone got hurt.
"Kagome," Taisho said in a deadly tone, a tone he never wanted to use with her.
Kagome stiffened; she was terrified.
"Go with the guards now. That is an order!" Taisho bellowed, looking straight at her. Kagome's eyes were wide and she was trembling.
She closed her eyes as more tears seeped through. Slowly, she looked toward her mate. He was desperate to free himself of these demons and swoop her up in his arms. She could see that.
Kagome gave him a sad smile.
"I love you, Sesshoumaru," Kagome said softly before letting herself be escorted out of the room. She would never defy an order from her master.
Sesshoumaru was trembling. His eyes were wide at her confession and her departure. He wanted so bad to go and tell her that he loved her too. But he couldn't.
"No," Sesshoumaru whispered before crumbling to the ground.
The guards moved away from him but still remained around the perimeter of the wall.
Sesshoumaru was on his knees; his head was hanging down. His hands were hanging uselessly at his sides. He felt cold, empty, alone. He wanted, no, needed his mate back.
Sesshoumaru's lithe frame was trembling.
Taisho approached Sesshoumaru and stood in front of him, his large hand grasping his son's shoulder.
"Pup, please forgive me," Taisho said. Sadness shook his voice.
"Don't touch me," He responded coldly, shrugging off his father's embrace.
The whole room lay quiet for a minute or two before a horrific sound echoed throughout the house.
"Ahhh! Stop, please! Sesshoumaru! Please help me! No! Stop! Ahhhhhhhhh!!" Kagome's blood curdling screams racked the house hard.
Sesshoumaru was instantly on his feet, concern and worry was etched deep within his face.
"Kagome," He whispered shakily. "Kagome!!" Sesshoumaru wanted to run for the door but guards seized him harshly.
"Let go! I need to get to her! I need to get to my mate!! KAGOME!!" Sesshoumaru called desperately. His heart and soul was being ripped to pieces as he heard his mate's desperate and pained cries.
Suddenly, the Palace of the Moon fell into a dead silence.