Ch 6

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Recap

Sango knew what Kagome and Sesshoumaru were doing. They were apologizing. She thought this was odd in itself kagome would most definitely have to tell her what had occurred.

Miroku knew Sango's thoughts were straying to the two that had walked away. He couldn't help but wonder where Inuyasha and his mate were. For the past few days they had been leaving at all times to be together. Kikyou…was always tugging at Inuyasha to leave. She was most distracting.

Another thing that was most distracting was Sango's luscious bottom. His hand made it's way slowly…a loud POP was heard.

End Recap

After a few moments of arriving back at camp the first things that Kagome noticed was that Miroku had a red hand print on his face and as usual Kikyou and Inuyasha were missing.

Clearing her throat the group turned to her. "We will be arriving to the palace tomorrow morning. We will need to be…courteous. Sango you might not want to bring your boomerang to the castle, because I'm sure that it would raise some eyebrows. Miroku keep your hands to yourself as I'm sure there are female youkai that would not hesitate to …destroy certain parts of your body." After Kagome finished her short speech she watched with interest as Sango glared at Miroku.

Sesshoumaru watched with veiled anticipation as the group traveled to the palace.

His head rose in alarm his sire's aura seemed to feel the aura's of the pack members. It was as though the Light's touched each other with familiarity.

Kagome felt as though the aura's was testing her aura. With it she felt the power behind the aura.

She watched as Miroku exchanged glances as they felt the aura but couldn't place it completely.

The Tachi moved closer together at the impending encounter. If what Sesshoumaru-sama said was true then the group would be tested and Kagome's abilities were to be tested as well.

Inuyasha walked with his mate ahead of the group a tad bit worried. Their exchange as a whole was remarkable. Almost like watching an intimate moment.

He felt Kikyou reassure him by squeezing his hand. He squeezed back. He was to meet his father soon and from the looks of things his abilities were going to be questioned. Knowing what was to occur he couldn't help but worry about Kikyou's current condition.

Rin and Shippou could feel how worried Kagome was about meeting they're grandfather.

Sesshoumaru glanced sideways at Kagome. Her brows were furrowed.

"You know Miko if you worry this often, you might not be able to make it normal." He said signaling her Forehead.

Scoffing at Sesshoumaru she rolled her eyes.

Her nerves were getting the best of her. It felt like it was a count down to the end of the world or at least her impending doom.

Sango and Miroku couldn't help but worry about Kagome's sanity. She was biting her nails down to the nubs. If this kept up not even her good hygiene would make an impression on the Sesshoumaru-Sama's father.

They finally stopped for the night.

"Sango I need you to gather water, Miroku I need you to gather fire wood, and Inuyasha Go hunt, Kikyou and I will stay here and watch the camp." Kagome ordered.

"I don't think so wench. Kikyou is my mate and she's coming with me." Inuyasha growled out.

"Fine take her I don't care. As a matter of fact don't even co-…don't even go hunt stay in camp all you want…Don't do anything, IT DOESN'T MATTER!" Kagome yelled.

Everyone froze not once had Kagome ever raised her voice at anyone since completing the jewel.

"Feh , wench can't control herself. Come on Kikyou let's go hunt." Inuyasha said picking up his mate and leaving.

Kagome's hand had traveled to her mouth effectively covering it. Miroku and Sango were wide eyed and Shippou and Rin looked in wonder to Kagome.

"Mama are you okay?" Both Shippou and Rin said at the same time.

For the second time that day everyone was left quiet.

"Uh...I'm fine…umm…We should…go. Uh…I'm going to go hunt." Kagome said quietly.

As Kagome left. Sesshoumaru's forsaken eyebrow once again rose.

Watching the alpha female walk away from camp was surprising. He expected her to leave the camp with someone but it seemed yet again that she didn't care who come with her.

Kagome closed her eyes. She knew the scene she made was probably what everyone was trying to interpret. She touched the bridge of her nose and couldn't help but wonder what was running through Sesshoumaru's head.

Feeling suddenly foolish she shook her head . "I better start hunting or else I'll be like The baka."

She closed her eyes and began to search out for auras. While she hunted her thoughts drifted to Inuyasha and his reluctance to leave Kikyou anywhere he was not. And the way he held her when no one was looking. The imperceptible caress when he touched Kikyou's belly.

She froze. That's why he didn't leave Kikyou anywhere. Kikyou was pregnant. How could she not have realized. Thinking back she realized that subconsciously she knew because an unfamiliar aura always clung to Kikyou. Not noticing her prey escaped her. She plopped down there in the middle of the field and wondered why Inuyasha was keeping this from her and the group. Why would he do that? Why?

As it got darker Kagome realized that the group was going to have to settle for some smaller game.

Making her way back to camp she didn't notice the golden pair of eyes watching her.

Sesshoumaru retrieved the food that his pack would receive. No doubt that the miko would be once again be feeding her pack by herself. He realized with surprise that his father's aura was gone. It was nonexistent.

So it had begun his father was watching the alpha. Alpha's because his father was unaware of the situation. He frowned slightly as he finished catching the fish for Rin and Jaken. His father was watching the alpha's. He was evaluating the miko.

Finishing cleaning the fish he made his way back to camp. Upon arriving he watched as the miko had already set her kill on the fire cooking. He handed his fish to Rin and she prepared them and set them on separate sticks to cook as well. The miko looked distracted. With a glance around he guess as to why. Inuyasha was still missing.

Golden eyes flickered at the scene before him. It appeared that the miko was either the hunter or she was the alpha. The pack accepted her kill and didn't even inspect it. They trusted her with their food. His eyes swept over the camp once more before departing.

Following the fresher trail of the half-Inu he found him with his mate talking.

"We'll be fine, there's nothing to worry about. Kagome knows you're my mate and understands that we have certain needs. She's just doesn't know everything" The half-Inu told his mate.

"We need to tell her, and What about Sesshoumaru, you know he was against this as well," the female gestured towards them.

"We will, just not right now, we need to meet him first and then we'll tell them. Let's go back to camp." He finished.

Golden eyes flickered in surprise. The sheer impossibility of it was over whelming but he could see the evidence. He watched the half-Inu and the female leave leaving the air stagnant of their activities.