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Rebirth of the Phoenix Priestess
VI: Pursuit of Happiness
Three weeks had flown by since Kagome's rebirth into a phoenix and joining Sesshomaru's pack. A week ago Kagome and Sesshomaru had traveled to Totosai's mountain home to see if her weapons were done, which they were happy to note had been.
Once there Totosai first presented Kagome with a black medium sized bow with black arrows. She tested the bow string, pulling it all the way back to her ear, and was pleased with the resistance she found.
"Here are your sai swords." Totosai said as he presented her with the weapons.
The central blades were thin, the length of her forearm, and went to a sharp point with two curved side blades that acted as guards on either side of the blade projecting from the round handles.
She held one in each hand and shifted them until she found a grip that she was comfortable with. She definitely liked them, but she knew she was going to have to learn how to use them. She had only ever seen them in movies and had never known what they were called. Still, she remembered how they were used in fighting and thought they were a good up close weapon for her to use.
"Both your bow and the sai swords are capable of withstanding your powers." He assured her proudly.
"Thank you. They're great." Kagome said as she slung the quiver that he had provided her on her back. She then placed a sword on each side of her waist in her obi sash, and held her bow in her taloned hand.
Now the small pack was walking leisurely through a forest, continuing their travels, and Kagome turned her thoughts away from her weapons and toward the unwanted company following their pack.
She and Sesshomaru had sensed Kagura in the area these last few days and knew she was watching them. Neither of them particularly cared. She wasn't approaching them and they would leave her be unless she did. Her presence let them know that Naraku most likely knew about Kagome traveling with him, and Shippo as well, but they thought he probably thought she was some kind of bird youkai.
Kagura's presence reminded Kagome of a previous conversation she'd had with Sesshomaru about the people who had feelings for them. She had told him about Kouga's claims and her eventual conversation with him about giving Ayame a chance after their run in with the ookami. She had also mentioned both the past and the present Houjo.
Sesshomaru had informed her that there were many who wanted to be his mate, but the only one he knew of that currently expressed actual feelings for him was Kagura. From that conversation she understood that there might be some confrontation with the wind youkai since it was rather obvious that she and Sesshomaru were courting.
That thought in turn made her think of their courtship so far. She was very pleased with the progress they had made.
They ran together, chasing each other and playing often since they found it fun as well as exhilarating. It also gave them the opportunity to have some private time together. They took baths together and groomed each other, brushing and combing each other's hair, since Sesshomaru explained that doing so helped build a stronger connection between them and gave them the opportunity to express their affection without words.
During those times Kagome began using something her Lady had taught her. She preened whenever the instinct struck her. She sat next to him, leaned against him, and touched and lightly stroked him. Either his arms, his hair or his fur.
Sesshomaru hunted for her every day unless she wanted to hunt for herself. He was always making sure she was never hungry. Recently he had had more clothing made for her, some to keep in her time so she wouldn't have to bring clothes with her when she went through the well. He had also surprised her by having her school uniform replicated down to the last detail in youkai silk, which included socks, so she could go to school and not have to worry about it burning up.
All of this had had the effect she imagined courting would have on those who didn't really know each other but were attracted. She had begun to develop feelings for him, and was made more aware of how caring and considerate he could be.
She learned that he could provide food and clothing for her and the pack. Not to mention it made her more comfortable with their physical relationship. She no longer worried about not having a commitment with him since he was clearly showing her in multiple ways that he was already committed to her though they were not yet mates.
Kagome didn't even realize she had a smile on her face until it began to fade as she began to sense a jewel shard.
"I'm sensing a jewel shard." She let her alpha know, and watched as he stopped.
"Stay here." Sesshomaru said to the rest of the pack before gesturing for her to lead them to the youkai.
She turned and ran through the trees ahead of them and veered off to her left before she stopped just inside the tree line away from what looked like a disfigured rat youkai.
"Where is the jewel?" Sesshomaru asked as he stepped up beside her.
"In the youkai's neck. As if it had swallowed it, and it got stuck." She informed him.
Kagome watched him nod and step toward the youkai. She knew by now to stay back and let him handle it. After their courtship had started he had made a point of dealing with every youkai that came across them, including the ones they found with jewel shards. He had never explained why he did that, and she still couldn't figure it out. He had to know she could handle herself in a fight. After all, he had trained her.
It is a part of how Inu youkai court. He is displaying his fighting skills with sword, youki, and physical strength in an effort to show you that he can protect you and any children you may have. Her Lady informed her. Almost everything he has been doing since your courtship began is to attract your eye. Displaying his perfection in everything he does be it hunting, fighting, his physical appearance and clothing, and his control of his youki is all to attract your eye. She added helpfully.
With her Lady's words in mind Kagome paid close attention to Sesshomaru and his fight. She realized instantly that he seemed to be drawing the fight out since even with the jewel shard the youkai was weaker than him.
She definitely liked the way he moved, so fluid and graceful. He made it look so easy. She also liked that he didn't waste time speaking and taunting his opponent. She always thought that was a waste of time and gave your enemy a chance to strike against you. She knew he could do it, but he only did it if it gave him the advantage.
Finally he used his acid whip to slice the youkai to pieces and kindly did the dirty work of digging the jewel shard out of the youkai's flesh. He came back to her and placed it in her hand and they both watched it turn pink and glow brightly. She fisted her hand around it and willed it to sink beneath her skin and join the others concealed inside her. She then grabbed onto his armor and leaned against him as she stretched on the tip of her toes and kissed him on his cheek.
The moment was broken as a strong gust of wind whipped around them and the area. Suddenly Kagura came floating lower on her feather before she jumped to the ground.
"Don't touch him!" She said angrily, and Kagome blinked at her.
"Why not?" She asked as she used her free hand to deliberately stroke his cheek.
Kagura all but screeched in outrage at the action.
"Because you're no one! You can't just come along and insert yourself as his potential mate! You're not worthy enough to even touch him, let alone be in his personal space!" She said angrily.
Kagome raised an eyebrow at the wind youkai's jealous words.
This is just like with that female in the youkai village. You have to get rid of her or she will always be after you thinking that will get her closer to Sesshomaru. Her Lady said. This is also a good opportunity to show him that you are willing to fight for your place as his future mate.
Kagome hummed lightly in understanding as she released her hold on Sesshomaru's armor and stepped toward Kagura. She pulled a small feminine battle fan from where she kept it in her obi sash at her stomach, and tapped it lightly against her palm as she remembered when Sesshomaru had given it to her.
~FLASHBACK~
Kagome sat next to the camp fire one evening alternating between staring at the fire and studying her math textbook.
"I have something for you." Sesshomaru said as he sat next to her, and she gave him all your attention. "This is my courting gift to you." He said as he pulled out a fan from the sleeve of his haori.
She took it and stared at it before she lightly pulled it open. It was a small fan made of black steel ribs and black silk with a design of sapphire blue flames with Sesshomaru's true form behind them as if they were keeping him warm, a white tassel with a midnight blue crescent moon charm and flaming sapphire sun charm hanging from the end.
"I made it from my youki and fur, and used youkai silk and paint infused with my youki. When you use your powers with it the top of the ribs become pointed and sharp." He explained. "It is something you can keep with you when you cannot openly carry a weapon, and you can use your reiki and fire with it without it burning up."
"Thank you." Kagome said. She kissed him and closed her textbook before going to try out her new gift.
~END FLASHBACK~
Kagome snapped her fan open with a flick of her wrist as she stared at Kagura. She then began to walk in a circle around her, her eyes bleeding to solid blue and the air around her heating up as she thought of Kagura's audacity.
First she had been following them, watching them like a stalker. Then she had the nerve to confront her like she had a say in anything, like Sesshomaru was her property. She was nothing but a jealous dangerous female that needed to be dealt with.
Beyond that she was an incarnation of Naraku and even though she always said she wanted her freedom and was forced to fight them, Kagome knew she would always do what was in her best interest. If that meant attacking them or bringing Naraku information then she would.
Who I am to Sesshomaru is none of Naraku's business, and if he doesn't know about me now he never will. She thought firmly.
Kagome swung her fan at Kagura blasting her with heated wind to start, and Kagura responded by swinging her own fan and sent wind blades at her. She quickly dodged to the side and allowed her reiki to flow from her hand into her fan and swung it again at the wind youkai, sending blue reiki blades back at her.
Kagura swung her fan and sent a blast of wind at the blades but was surprised when her wind didn't stop the blades. She dodged most of them but one caught her in the arm and she cried out as it cut through her sleeve and arm, burning as it passed through her flesh.
"What kind of youkai are you?!" She asked as she looked back to her.
Kagome didn't reply and sent more reiki blades at her. Sending them to the left and right of her.
Kagura responded by jumping on to her feather and floating up, but Kagome was having none of that. She flung her free hand up toward her and her flame whip flew from her finger tips and wrapped around her.
Kagura screamed as it burned through her kimono and into her skin, and Kagome yanked her hand back and pulled her down from the feather and watched her slam into the ground. She began to walk around her, still holding her in the flame whip, circling her, keeping her eyes on her like a bird hunting its pray.
She continued to stare at her, her eyes picking up something that had been on the edge of her vision since the wind youkai came into her field of vision. The longer she stared the clearer it became, a purple thread surrounded by a black aura. It lead from Kagura's chest and disappeared off into the trees and further into the distance.
This must be her connection to Naraku. Kagome concluded.
She was distracted from her musings by movement from Kagura; she was trying to open her fan. Kagome swung her own fan, releasing more reiki blades, and severed Kagura's hand still griping her fan.
Kagura screamed at the sudden agony.
"You can't kill me! I'm the wind! I'll just come back." She said, angry and pained.
Kagome guessed she was actually talking about her connection to Naraku. As long as he had her heart she would reform. She looked at the purple thread once again, and let her reiki surround her fan before she swung it sharply and cut the connection.
Kagura gasped suddenly and tears came to her eyes as she stared at her chest. Kagome thought she must be aware that she was no longer connected to Naraku, but she was not moved by her tears.
If Kagura wasn't so fixated on Sesshomaru then she would let her go, but she was fixated. Those tears of relief wouldn't last long before she was trying to figure out how to remove the obstacles between her and Sesshomaru.
Kagome didn't want to have to deal with that down the line. As she became more determined the air around her started to develop heat waves, then she burst into flames, her hair rippling in the heat.
Kagura's eyes widened dramatically and she immediately looked back to Sesshomaru, who had remained back and silent.
"Stop her! Please." She said frantically.
"If you wanted to live you should have stayed away from me." Sesshomaru said coldly as he glanced her way.
Kagome sent more fire down her whip and watched as it began to spread onto Kagura's kimono and around her body. Kagura screamed and struggled as she was engulfed in flames, and Kagome watched for a short while before she channeled her reiki down her fiery whip and added it to the mix. The addition of her reiki ended things quicker, purifying the wind youkai before her fire could incinerate her.
She released her whip and pulled her reiki and fire back inside her as she snapped her fan shut and stored it safely back in her obi sash against her stomach. Kagome blinked as her eyes returned to normal and walked back over to Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru kissed his phoenix miko; very pleased with how she had handled Kagura. He also had enjoyed watching her use her powers and the fan he had made her. She had looked so very attractive surrounded in her fire with her eyes looking like blue gems.
He pulled back and stroked her face before he placed a hand on the small of her back, and began to lead her back to their pack.
Tonight. Tonight I will do for her what I have been holding back on. He decided, considering it was the right time and the mood would be right.
oOo~RPP~oOo
That night after the children were asleep Sesshomaru removed his armor and weapons, and took Kagome by the hand and silently lead her from their camp. Kagome was confused since he didn't say anything but she trusted him and followed along, enjoying the feel of him holding her hand.
They walked for quite some time before they stopped in a large clearing.
"Take a seat." Kagome heard Sesshomaru say and as she did so she watched him walk around and gather branches and dried leaves before he started a fire in the middle of the clearing, building it up fairly large almost like a bonfire. She then watched as he walked back to her and removed his fur. He wrapped it around her then proceeded to remove his haori and inner haori as well as his boots.
She was still confused but was enjoying the view of him in nothing but his hakama, and how the fire light played off his skin.
Sesshomaru took a slight breath as he walked back toward the fire. He was about to do something he honestly never thought he would do. He had read in one of the scrolls that Jaken retrieved for him that birds danced during courtship, and that the males of some types danced while females observed. Inu danced during courtship as well and during other occasions, but he still had not thought himself the type to actually do it.
Now though he was going to do it because she deserved to be courted to the best of his abilities after what the half-breed had put her through. Not only that but he hoped to appeal to her instincts by the action even if he couldn't do what a bird would do.
He thought he had done well mixing how an Inu would court as well as a bird and a ningen. Now he was going to dance for her and see how it went. He knew he could dance but that didn't mean she would like it.
He started by slowly rolling his head and swaying his hips before he began to slowly prowl around the fire, his eyes cutting to his phoenix miko as he moved, never leaving hers as he made his way around the fire. As he came back around toward her he crouched, his feet wide apart as his hips swayed, and shifted his head in such a way that his long silver tresses flicked up to the right. He repeated the action and flicked his hair to the left before he stood and danced around the fire.
Kagome watched wide eyed as Sesshomaru danced in front of her, for her because there was no other reason for him to have brought her there if not for her entertainment. She shifted in her seat, her eyes riveted on him, as he moved fluidly, gracefully yet also like a wild animal around the fire. His muscles rippled as he moved, the fire light defining every definition, his steps were light, and his eyes flashed in the fire light as she watched him.
She couldn't help being aroused as she noted every detail of his dance, and even more so as his movements brought him back around to her side of the fire. She shifted again and this time she stood and moved closer and sat in the grass so his path would pass right in front of her.
Sesshomaru spun in small circles and pounced on the grass, flicking his hair as he moved around the fire once again. As he approached his miko he ran one hand through his hair and the other from his chest down his stomach.
He smirked, pleased that she had moved closer, and decided to involve her in his dance. He stepped lightly as he turned left then right, pouncing and landed in a crouch as he slowly circled around her seated form. He listened as her heart raced and felt the air around her heat up. Her head turned and twisted as her eyes followed his every move and he reached out and stroked her hair, pulling and flicking it as he moved around her back.
He lightly stroked his fingers across her neck as he passed her side then crouched down close to her back and rubbed his hands up and down her arms as he nuzzled her head. Then he slowly rose to his feet, dragging his hands up her arms, her neck, and lifted her hair before he darted away to dance around the fire.
Kagome shifted to her knees before she got to her feet. Her body felt hot and there was a rhythmic melody weaving through her mind as her instincts urged her to join him. She placed his fur with his haori and boots, and added her own boots and weapons to the pile before she moved back toward the fire.
She was never one for dancing, never believing that she could, and definitely too shy to try in front of anyone. Now however, her instincts were pushing her, urging her to join Sesshomaru as he danced around the fire. So she did.
She lifted her arms and swayed her hips and did little hops as she danced around the fire. She turned and faced Sesshomaru before she moved toward him and stroked his bare chest. As he reached for her she darted away, laughing softly as she stroked the flames of the bonfire at her side. She darted in and out of his reach as they danced before he finally caught her and swayed with her as he held her hips.
Sesshomaru dipped her, watching her arms stretch and her fingers and hair brush the grass, then pulled her back up to him and swung her around. He twirled her around and lifted her up in the air and back down before he tossed her up into the air. He smiled lightly at the sound of her delighted laugh and caught her before bringing her back to her feet.
His eyes flashed as she broke away from his grip and darted away, his beast rumbling as she shot him a teasing look. She moved gracefully and sensually, tossing her hair around wildly, jumping through the fire and laughing playfully in her melodious tone. He noticed that in her everyday actions his miko was reserved, but when she let go and expressed her passion she soared.
It wasn't long before Kagome's blue fire came out and covered her body, much to Sesshomaru's pleasure. He stroked her hair, her neck, her arms, her chest and stomach as they moved together around their fire.
They danced for hours and hours, playing and arousing each other all night long until the sun began to rise. They decided then to put the fire out and return to their pack.
oOo~RPP~oOo
A few days had passed since Kagura's death and Sesshomaru had an idea as his pack was eating lunch. Once everyone had finished eating they continued to travel and he steered them in a specific direction. When they stopped and made camp he informed Kagome that there was something he needed to attend to and was leaving the pack in her care.
He then took to his youki cloud and flew deep into the west. He landed once he reached the outskirts of a thick wild forest. From there he entered and walked until he came upon the tallest and thickest tree in the very center. He stared at the trees trunk and waited.
A few moments passed before the bark rippled and a wizened face appeared.
"Sesshomaru-sama." The tree greeted him. "Why have you disturbed this Bakuseno from his sleep?"
"I wish to consult you on a matter of importance." Sesshomaru answered.
"I will hear you." Bakuseno said.
"I wish to build my future mate a nest. Do you have any suggestions on how I should go about achieving my goal?" He asked.
Bakuseno's wood groaned as he closed his eyes in thought then he opened them after a few minutes.
"You are courting the Shikon Miko turned Phoenix." He said in some surprise. "It is a shame and disgrace what the young son of the Inu no Taisho has done, but you have made a very good choice for a mate. Congratulations."
"Now then, it will be best if you do not cut down any trees. I would prefer that you do not, but I also believe your future mate would not approve of the method. Any other wood aside from living rooted trees is available for your use if you so wish." He finished.
Sesshomaru nodded and was quiet for a few moments as he considered the sources he could use.
"Would you allow me to build her nest in your forest?" He asked. "I believe this would be a safe location."
"Yes you can." Bakuseno agreed. "Do not choose a location too close to me for I am old and need my rest, and do not wish to be disturbed by your building."
"You have my thanks." Sesshomaru said with a nod before he moved to walk around the large tree and look for the best tree to build his miko's nest.
It wasn't just a nest he was building for her. He was going to build her a tree house as a private retreat that he hoped appealed to her left over ningen sensibilities and her phoenix instincts.
Once he found what he thought was the perfect tree he used his youki cloud to lift himself to the top and take a good look at its branches and nodded, pleased at what he found.
He returned to the forest floor and sat at its base as he tried to figure out how long it would take him to build what he wanted. He first had to collect enough wood, the right kind, then cut the wood to fit his needs, then figure out how to put it together and make it stay together.
But before all that he needed to think of a design.
Sesshomaru sat for over an hour designing the treehouse in his mind and planning out how exactly he was going to construct it. Once he was sure of his plans he stood and began to collect suitable wood from the surrounding area.
He had no idea how long his project was going to take but he planned to take his time and do it right, even if that meant traveling far and wide whenever he could to collect the wood he needed.
oOo~RPP~oOo
A couple of more weeks had passed during their travels and Kagome was now back in her time with Rin and Shippo. She was currently walking down a sidewalk, her navy blue and light gray plaid uniform skirt swishing lightly as she made her way home, having needed to go to school to turn in homework and take some tests.
So far everything was going well. She had even managed to dodge her friends and Houjo after school. She didn't particularly want to spend time with them or deal with Houjo, and she needed to get back home to Rin and Shippo. Her grandfather had agreed to watch them while she was at school, but she didn't want to leave him watching them longer than necessary since she was sure he had other things to do.
The only thing missing was Sesshomaru's presence. He had been there the first couple of days, but then he had to go back to take care of business. She was curious about what Sesshomaru was doing, especially since he had been going off to take care of business a lot, but she didn't ask since she thought it had to do with his lordly duties.
Instead she focused on the time she was in. Her teacher still didn't like that she was missing so much time in class, but had been pleased with the quality of her work in recent weeks. That had been something she had credited to Sesshomaru making it possible for her to study and him and her Lady helping her understand concepts and information she had trouble with.
She no longer had to fight for time to study, no longer had to fight to go back through the well to go to school, and she definitely didn't have to worry about being dragged back before she was ready. He couldn't get through the well without her, but even if he could she knew he still wouldn't do it.
Beyond that she had learned from her grandfather that her mother and brother didn't like that she no longer considered the shrine her home and was refusing to visit them. They also didn't like that they couldn't tell when she came back through the well. The combination was apparently causing them to rethink their previous opinions, but also wonder if her change in species was the cause of her behavior.
That last tidbit was displeasing to her, and countered any changed feelings they may have. As if she wouldn't have reacted the same if she was still ningen. Either way she still had no plans of seeing or speaking to them. It was as much for her peace of mind as it was for their safety. She was still learning to control her fire and body temperature when it came to her emotions and feelings, and unlike Sesshomaru they had no protection from her fire.
And neither did the shrine.
oOo~RPP~oOo
A few days later Kagome, Rin, and Shippo returned through the well after lunch and met Sesshomaru, Jaken and Ah-Un just as they had agreed on before Sesshomaru had returned through the well. From there they took flight and traveled until the sun began to set. They found an area free of youkai activity in the western land and made camp.
Sesshomaru hunted and Kagome cooked the meat he returned with and made dinner for everyone to eat. After Rin and Shippo fell asleep Sesshomaru approached his phoenix miko.
"Will you accompany me my Lady?" He asked quietly.
Kagome nodded and they walked off into the trees before he pulled her into his embrace and called on his youki cloud. He flew them further into the west toward a thick forest and landed at the outskirts before he lead her inside. They walked until they reached a very tall thick tree. Kagome looked around but returned her eyes to the tree after glancing at Sesshomaru. After a few long moments the bark rippled and an old face appeared.
"This is Bakuseno." Sesshomaru introduced the magnolia youkai to his miko. "Bakuseno, this is Kagome, my future mate and Lady of the West."
"I am pleased to meet you. It is an honor to be in the presence of such a unique and pure being." Bakuseno said.
"Thank you. I'm pleased to meet a being who has lived so long and seen history in the way you have." Kagome replied.
"Thank you." Bakuseno said to her before looking to Sesshomaru. "You have indeed chosen well with her. You two should go. I am old and need my rest, and I am sure you have other things to do than stand around with an old tree like me."
Sesshomaru simply nodded.
"Goodbye. I definitely plan on seeing you again." Kagome said with a smile before they walked off.
They walked deeper into the forest, weaving through the trees for a few minutes, before Sesshomaru stopped and formed his youki cloud beneath them. As they rose higher and higher Kagome looked up and gasped at what she saw.
"This is a nest/treehouse retreat for you. My mating gift to you." Sesshomaru said as he set them down on the large thick branch leading to the tree, and stood watching her as she moved forward and looked at the structure.
The house was circular, built up and around the thick branches of the large ancient tree. It had three medium sized circle windows and one large opening big enough to allow her true form to get in and out. The house itself was large enough to fit her true form comfortably without stretching her wings.
"I used good loose wood, fallen trees, branches, trees taken down by nature, and the like from all across the lands. I tried to get the colors to match the tree so it could blend in, and cut them and fused them together with my youki to build the house." Sesshomaru explained.
The floor was covered in multiple sheets of silk in shades of blue, black, and white that provided a soft covering to step or lay on, and off to one side was a white blanket that looked like it was made of fur.
"I had some of my fur weaved into a blanket since I know how much you like the feel of my fur." He explained when she went over and touched it. "You can put a barrier around the house or anything else you want to protect it from weather or animals and youkai." He added.
Kagome looked around again from where she knelt next to the fur blanket then back to Sesshomaru.
"I love it. I think it's well built and it has a cozy feel to it." She said with a soft smile. It had an intimate feel and was in nature and open to nature, and it just made her feel good.
"Try it out." Sesshomaru said as he sat off to the side of the fur blanket.
Kagome shrugged slightly and removed her weapons and placed them off to the side out of the way and took off her boots.
She got up and walked around on the silk with her bare feet and looked out the windows and stepped out of the opening onto the large branch and looked around, listening to nature. She shifted to her true form and stepped back inside and moved around before sitting in the middle of the house, feeling comfortable with how she fit, then shifted back into her ningen form.
"It feels great. It's airy and comfortable." She said as she walked toward him. "I always wanted a treehouse when I was little, but couldn't have one because it would have been harmful to the tree with how they're made in the future."
Kagome sat on the fur next to him and hugged him, adjusting herself so she didn't hurt herself on his armor.
"Thank you for the gift." She said softly before she released him. "Since you gave me a mating gift does that mean we're close to mating?"
"Now that I have presented you with your gift we can become mates whenever you wish." Sesshomaru answered.
Kagome hummed and looked around the treehouse and the silks and fur that made up her nest, and considered how the both of them were there, alone, and they had complete privacy. Why not now?
"Why not now?" She repeated out loud.
Sesshomaru looked at her for a long moment then stood and began to remove his armor. He certainly wasn't going to deny her, especially since he had wanted such an outcome.
As Sesshomaru took off his armor and removed his swords and boots Kagome removed her obi sash, her kimono and inner kimono loosening greatly without the support. She stretched out on the fur leaning back on her hands as she watched him step back toward her, her head tilted back as she looked up at him from his tall height.
Sesshomaru knelt on the fur at her side and wasted no time claiming her lips as he half grabbed half cradled her face in his clawed hands. He slid his hands down over her shoulders, pushing her kimonos apart and off her shoulders, before sliding his hands down to cover her breasts. He caressed and squeezed them feeling her arch her back, pushing the orbs further against his hands.
Kagome hummed lightly at the feel of his hands on her. Already she was starting to feel warmer, and pleasure was steadily trickling into her system.
She sat up, her lips never leaving his, and removed her kimonos and tossed them behind her, out of the way before she began to untie the sash at his waist. She removed it and added it to her kimono before she moved her hands between the silk fabric and found his warm hard chest. She smoothed her hands down over his stomach and back up to his chest, greedy to feel his particular warmth and his smooth skin.
Sesshomaru reluctantly pulled his hands from her inviting breasts and pulled his haori's off and broke the kiss long enough to toss them to the pile his phoenix miko had started. He wasted no time bringing his lips back to hers as he felt her wrap her arms around his neck and pull him down on top of her. He slipped one leg between hers, trapping the other between his, and pressed his thigh up against the juncture between her thighs as he stroked her sides.
Kagome moaned softly into Sesshomaru's mouth and arched her back as she felt him squeeze her breasts. She tangled the fingers of one hand in his hair and gripped his shoulder with the other as she felt him grasp her thigh. She rocked her hips against his leg, her own leg pressing against his hardness as he copied her movements.
They continued to torture each other, rushing yet going slow as their arousal built. They wanted to go faster and increase their pleasure but at the same time they wanted to take their time and make it last as long as possible. Only pausing when they felt their passion trying to come to completion, so their bodies could calm before they continued to rebuild the passion.
Their lips and tongues danced together, only parting to give their swelling lips a break. Sesshomaru moved his lips to her neck, sucking and nipping at the sensitive skin as their bodies moved, sliding and grinding together, before his lips returned to hers to continue their dance. They had never kissed for so long and even though their jaws ached they refused to stop.
Their bodies were racked with shivers from their escalating arousal as they clung to each other, and Sesshomaru decided it was time to move things along.
He sat up, breaking her rather strong grip on him, and untied her hakama before pulling them off her. He tossed them to their clothes pile and let his eyes roam over her bare body. He lightly stroked the flame markings swirling around her legs with his fingers before he leaned over her and breathed deeply, the scent of her and her arousal easily filling his sensitive nose.
He let out a rumbling groan as his eyes began to bleed red, his beast beginning to come forth to better participate at such a fragrant invitation. He quickly lay down between her legs and griped her thighs as he dragged his tongue across her wet lower lips.
Kagome gasped to feel his rough wet tongue slide across her, her fingers threaded through the silk of his hair as she felt a deep ache begin in the pit of her stomach.
Before when their bodies had moved together to build their arousal into a heightened frenzy before stopping to calm only to start again, she had felt the familiar arousal she had been feeling with him every time he touched her in an intimate way, but this was something altogether different. Her arousal was more intense and sharp and oddly seemed slower to build despite the direct contact.
She cried out softly as his tongue slid around, here and there, back and forth, up and down. She sighed and panted as she arched her back and tightened her fingers around his silver locks. She loved it. Him, his attention, and the pleasure. She loved every bit of it.
Sesshomaru rumbled out a purr at the taste of his phoenix miko. Her heat and pure fresh air scent was intensified by her arousal, and mixed with it to make her taste absolutely delicious. Not only that but he could taste her purity, feel it burning his tongue like hot spice, and he couldn't get enough.
He moved his tongue further up and flicked the tiny bud of flesh. His miko cried out as her hips jumped up from the fur beneath them. He pulled them back down and slid his hands from around her thighs up to grasp her hips and hold her down. He dragged his tongue across the bud, pressing down as he went, and felt her trying to move her hips as her musical voice cried out, urging him on.
Kagome had her head thrown back as the pleasure spread through her body. She wreathed and spread her legs hoping it would make the pleasure more intense. Her back arched as she pulled at his hair, her entire body voicing its pleasure.
She opened her eyes, the blue having already spread and taken over as her Lady joined in to enjoy this new experience. Her breath came quick, her body feeling hot, before she watched her blue fire rise up from within to surround her. She lifted her head and looked to see her flames licking his hands and face as he licked her like she was melting ice cream.
She gasped loudly as she felt his lips wrap around her bud and draw on her. A few licks added to the mix and her body stiffened, her eyes rolling into the back of her head as she moaned.
Sesshomaru continued to lick his phoenix miko, enjoying her taste, until she relaxed. He sat up, her hands falling away from his hair, and looked her over as his hands stroked her legs, up her sides, and back down very much enjoying the feel of her fire. Her eyes were closed and her chest heaved with her quick deep breaths, her lips swollen and her legs parted, waiting for him. She was beautiful and he decided not to keep her waiting.
He stood up and took off his hakama and tossed it aside before he knelt back down and gently covered her body with his. He sighed at the feel of her skin against his and her fire stroking his skin, and lifted one hand to gently stroke her face.
Kagome opened her eyes at the feel of his hand and looked into her alpha's red eyes. He was being gentle, waiting for her, but it wasn't necessary. She was ready to continue. She wrapped her arms around his neck and used one hand to hold his head as she lifted hers up to kiss his lips.
They lay together, unmoving, only kissing as they slowly began to build up their passion. As he held her Kagome stroked him and ran her fingers through his hair before moving to caress his pointed ears with delicate talons.
Sesshomaru shivered at her touch and slowly pulled back to look at her. She returned his look, her sapphire eyes nearly glowing up at him through her blue fire, as she continued to gently caress his ears. Her Lady was obviously present and that pleased him, that they could share all of themselves with each other.
"I would have courted you even if you were still ningen." He said against her lips. "Everything that attracts me to you was only enhanced by your rebirth."
"Oh!" Kagome breathed out in surprised pleasure before he sealed his lips to hers.
Things changed after that moment. Where before they had been content to proceed slowly, now they were anxious to feel the escalation of their passion again and become mates.
As their kissing resumed, more aggressive and frantic than before, Sesshomaru rolled his hips against her as if to remind her of their position. Not that she could have ever made the mistake of forgetting with his hard heated length pressed against her.
He pulled his hips back and slid a hand between them to align himself before he pushed into her heated body with a sharp thrust. His miko whimpered in pain and he groaned. The heat of her fire intensified, but it still didn't hurt him, it in fact stroked his arousal higher.
Kagome tightened her arms around him but the sharp pain was already fading and she wanted him to continue. She pushed her hips up and battled her tongue against his, fighting for dominance even though she knew she would lose.
Sesshomaru began to thrust steadily and fought until he won the battle of tongues, then he pulled his lips from hers and attacked her neck, nipping at the sensitive skin as she tilted her head back, exposing the length of her neck. He stroked her sides, caressing the flesh of her breasts that he could reach as they were trapped beneath the press of his chest. He felt her slid her toes up his long legs, the talons dragging along his skin, and shuddered violently before he began to thrust more rapidly in response.
Kagome cried out lightly as her arousal spiked at the new pace. She arched her back and brought her legs up, bending them in the air as she pressed her thighs against his hips. She dragged her talons across his upper back as her body tried to simultaneously relieve her arousal and encourage the building of it.
She listened as he growled lustily against her neck and felt him slide a hand down to roughly gasp a butt cheek. She moaned as he squeezed the round flesh, and slid her hands up and down his back. She pulled on his hair until he lifted his head and brought his lips back to hers as she stretched her legs against his.
Sesshomaru groaned into her mouth and ground his hips against hers before he rolled them until he was on his back. He felt her shift her arms until she was almost cradling his head against her forearms then thrust her hips down against his moving hips, rolling them as if she were riding a wave.
He groaned once again and grasp her hair tightly in one hand, pulling the dark locks, while he held her head to him with the other. Within moments his hands were sliding down her back, his claws scraping at her delicate skin, leaving welts in their wake before he grasped her bottom, squeezing the cheeks.
She pulled her lips away and he watched with a hooded gaze as she sat up, bracing her hands against his chest, and rocked her hips against his. Her head was tilted back slightly, her lips parted, her tongue darting out to moisten her lips. Her talons dug into his chest, her breasts bouncing with her movements, her hair swayed back and forth, her fire blazing around her.
Most would probably think he would have a problem being on the bottom with him being a dominant male Inu, but he and his beast enjoyed being able to watch her take her pleasure. They would have their time, for sure, but for now they lay back and enjoyed.
Before bringing the miko into his pack and deciding to court her he had never thought of her in an intimate sense and had definitely never thought she could be so wild. But here she was, riding him as she worked furiously toward her completion.
Kagome moaned and panted as she moved against Sesshomaru. She could feel the tension building inside her, her arousal swirling higher and higher in the depths of her stomach. She pressed down harder against him, gasping and whimpering as she struggled to breath, their hips slamming against each other, their skin slapping together, providing the only sound besides their harsh breaths and cries of passion.
Suddenly she cried out, throwing her head back as she tried to move her hips faster as her climax hit her. Her youkai lord pounded his hips against her just as furiously before slamming his hips against hers a last time as he released rumbling growl that sailed through the air.
Their bodies relaxed, and Kagome fell forward bonelessly as she took deep breaths, her body shivering slightly. Sesshomaru gently rubbed her back, noticing that her fire had gone low almost like a second skin but it hadn't gone out.
As his breathing returned to normal he marveled slightly at how good their rut had felt, but as good as it was they were not mates yet and he was still hard and ready to go. He waited until her body had calmed completely before he began to stroke her, building her arousal and her fire back up.
He listened as she hummed and sighed and began to squirm against him before she sat up. He followed and kissed her hard before he kissed his way down her neck and chest. He grasped a breast with one hand and closed his mouth around the other as he rested his free hand on her lower back.
Kagome closed her eyes with a sigh and rested a hand on the back of his head, holding him to her, as she stroked his shoulder and upper arm with her free hand. In all the times she had imagined this moment she never thought it would feel this good. She had imagined it to feel the same as it did when he touched her, but she had been so wrong. It had been so much better. Feeling him inside her was something she couldn't describe, but she now knew it had been what she had ached for the times he touched her.
She felt him nibble on her nipple before his rough tongue dragged over it, lapping at it before swirling around it. She covered the hand grasping her breast and squeezed, wanting him to tighten his grip. He did, almost to the point of pain, but it felt so good combined with what his tongue was doing. Her inner walls gripped his hard length before she slowly began to rock her hips, her little bud beginning to get stimulated again with every brush against him.
She watched him move his mouth to her other breast and wrap his hand around the one his lips had just released, squeezing hard as his teeth pulled at her nipple. She stroked his head as she tilted her head back, her hips beginning to speed up a bit as she moaned lightly.
Sesshomaru gave her breast one last lick before he moved up to kiss her lips. He felt her wrap one arm around his neck and hold his head with other as her hips continued to move against his. He wound one arm around her back and stroked and squeezed a breast as they brushed against his chest with her movements.
A few moments later he abandoned her breast to hold her to him as he lay back down, their lips never parting. As they settled his miko continued to thrust her hips up and down, occasionally rolling them, wringing a groan from deep within his chest. He began to move his hips, thrusting them in time with hers since he was unable to remain still.
Kagome pulled her lips away and panted for air as she lay her head beside his, her hips beginning to move furiously as the tense arousal inside her intensified. She moaned and gasped as she squeezed her eyes shut. She then sat up and held his shoulders as she rocked and ground against his thrusting hips. She threw her head back, her lips parted as she panted and cried out, her hips moving furiously toward her release.
Large hands gripped her hips then slid up and grasped her breasts, stroking and squeezing them hard enough to slightly puncture the skin and cause her to cry out loudly as her release swept over her.
Sesshomaru held his miko as she collapsed, shuddering against him then rolled them until her back was against the cool silk covering the wooden floor. He moved his face against hers and was pleased when her lips searched for his. He captured them in a hard kiss as he grasped a breast and continued to thrust into her wet throbbing body.
His thrusts were hard and fast as he worked toward his own release and to bring back her arousal as well as her fire, which had once again lowered as her body relaxed. He felt her wrap her arms around his shoulders and her legs around his waist, the movement spreading her open and allowing him to slide deeper into her.
Her lover groaned into her mouth before abruptly moving to nip and suck at her neck. She tilted her head and stretched her neck to give him better access as she licked her lips and held on to him as she jerked with his hard and quick movements. She moaned and arched her back as he suddenly slowed his pace and began to roll his hips, grinding against her. She let her legs slide away and spread them, and instantly realized that made his movements feel ten times better.
Kagome gripped his shoulder, her talons digging into his skin, and grasped her free breast with her other hand, crying out as her arousal began to rise higher. She opened her eyes, not remembering when she closed them, and watched him lever himself up with one hand and grab her leg just below the knee and push it back, keeping her spread open as he continued his thrusts. She wreathed and cried out as he began to go slow then fast and slow again in a maddening rhythm that had her grasping at the silk beneath her.
Sesshomaru watch his miko's back arch, her eyes rolling into the back of her head just before they closed, her mouth wide open as she cried out her release. He quickened his pace to prolong her release, listening as she gasped, obviously no longer able to cry out.
He slowed his pace, thrusting slowly as her body relaxed, resting back on the silk as she struggled for air. Once he had deemed her recovered enough he pulled out and turned her over onto her stomach, deciding it was time to finish their mating. They could continue after she was unquestioningly his.
Kagome felt Sesshomaru move between her legs then lift her hips up and arrange her knees so that her bottom was in the air. She took a breath and pushed up so she was on her hands and knees. She looked back over her should as she felt him sweep her hair off to one side and saw his glowing red eyes looking back at her before he covered her with his body and captured her lips.
Her alpha pressed against her, his arousal still hot and hard against her soft skin, and grasped one of her breasts as he rolled his hips, grinding himself against her. She felt him move his hips away and the next thing she knew he was slipping inside her with a single thrust. She tore her lips away from his and cried out at the new angle and gasped as her arousal ignited all over again.
The youkai lord and his beast released a deep growl before he steadied himself with one hand against the silk beneath them, gripped his miko's hip with one hand, claws digging into her skin, and started humping her rapidly with short thrusts. He watched her fire practically explode out of her and listened as she cried out and moaned, trying to move against him but he held her fast with his tight grip.
His miko was clever though, even in her highly aroused state. He watched through narrowed eyes as she gradually moved her knees outward until her legs were spread to her liking, her musical cries increasing in pitch as she threw her head back or dropped it as her pleasure increased. He leaned forward slightly and grasped her breasts, squeezing them as his quick movements jerked her body.
Kagome gripped the silk beneath her hands, moans flowing from her as she let her alpha know how much she enjoyed his actions. She squeezed her eyes shut and she gasped between moans. She dropped down to lean on her forearms, her head dropping as she felt him grasp her hips and unbelievably increase his already rapid pace.
She cried out breathlessly and peeled her eyes open to see his muscled thighs flexing and his heavy balls swaying with his quick thrusts. She arched her back and closed her eyes in pleasure as she tilted her head back, the sound of their skin slapping together stoking the fire of her arousal higher.
Sesshomaru closed his eyes and bared his fangs, tossing his head back as his own arousal spiraled inside him, his youki building, causing his body to glow a bloody red.
As he listened to his phoenix miko's cries come quicker he leaned forward, bracing one hand against the silk and wrapping his free arm around her waist as he sank his fangs into the space between her shoulder and neck. She screamed her release and pain, the heat of her fire intensifying, pushing him into his own release as he poured his youki into her body.
After a short time he stopped the flow of his youki and pulled his fangs away, licking away the blood as his thrusts slowed into long hard thrusts. She jerked forward at each of his thrusts but her body shuddered and convulsed as she continued to ride out her release.
Kagome panted for air and went completely boneless. She felt her mate, for she knew after the bite and the youki that entered her body that that's exactly what he was, lay her down and turn her on her side and settle behind her, never breaking their connection.
She shivered and felt herself clenching around him. She wanted him to start thrusting again. She wanted to feel that pleasurable high all over again, but she couldn't deny she was tired. She knew he was eager to continue as well, but she could also tell he was being patient.
She closed her eyes with a sigh and smiled as she felt him tracing the flame marking on her hip, then she blinked her eyes open as she reviewed her previous thought. How did I know he's eager and patient?
Sesshomaru nuzzled his mates head as he sensed her confusion. It wasn't hard to understand where it came from. He looked at her neck in the space above where he had bitten her and saw a magenta crescent moon on her neck the same size as the one on his forehead.
"My youki has created my mating mark on you, but it also serves as a connection between us. Allowing us to sense each other's emotions and feelings." He informed her.
"What does it look like?" Kagome asked curiously.
"It is a crescent moon the same size as mine but the color of my markings." He answered quietly.
Hmmm...I wonder if I can give him a mating mark as well. She wondered thoughtfully, and listened as her Lady told her she could and explained how.
Kagome nodded and sat up and pulled away from him, mourning the loss of the feel of him inside her, and shifted into her miniature true form. She carefully stepped toward him on her talons and spread her wings, brushing his bare chest before she quickly nipped the side of his neck.
Sesshomaru jerked at the attack on such a sensitive area, but remained where he lay since he trusted her and sensed her determination. He watched as a single tear appeared in one of her eyes, but this one was red. A quick sniff as she leaned over his neck told him it was blood just as it dropped. He felt it splash against his neck, a barely there feeling, on the wound she had created, then watched her lean back and listened as she sang a short happy melody, sensing her satisfaction.
Kagome shifted back and gazed at the burning sapphire blue sun on his neck.
"Now you have a mating mark." She told him as she stroked the sun. "It will tie you to me not just as a mate but as my life companion. It will allow you to live as long as I will, making you immortal so I'll never be left alone."
Sesshomaru's eyes flashed, and he sat up and kissed her intensely, pleased that they now had such a connection.