Chapter Seven: Jealousy

That morning, a pair of eyes began to stir her sapphire eyes fluttered open and took in her surroundings. 'Where am I?' She thought half awake, she turned to see Naraku staring down at her, a peculiar gleam in his eyes. Naraku smile and stopped himself from hugging her. "Kagome! Your awake!" Sango squealed happily. Kagome looked at Sango only to see a happy expression on her face, she was extremely relieved that everyone were alive by the awful battle. She saw her family smiling at her, joyful for her. Baby Souta was smiling while making gurgling noises. Kagome then tries to sit up from the futon she was lying upon while the blanket covering her falls from her upper body to her lower body. "Take it easy." whispered Naraku while helping Kagome sit up.

Kilala who was healed from the herbs she was given, jumped into her lap carefully not to hurt her more than she already was, she licked and nuzzled Kagome's hand, showing she was glad she was awake. Ah Uh feeling left out of her affection sat next to her and made her the saddest face he had, the five year old gave a giggled and petted him, he close his eyes liking it. Sesshomaru smile seeing her cheerful self once again he was just glad she was okay now. "How are you feeling Kagome?" Miroku's voice came from her other side of her and Kagome turned her head to see Miroku's concerned face. "I'm fine Miroku, just a little tried is all. Nothing to worry about."

"I'm happy you're alright, Kagome. You had me worried..." Inuyasha said shyly, when she transformed into someone else he was afraid she wouldn't recognized him, Kagome was his best friend he had, she was the kindest person he had met also, she wasn't scared of him being a half-demon she would care for him, and treat him as an equal. "...I thought I was going to lose you." Kagome smiled softly, "I'm sorry for worrying you, Inuyasha,..." she murmured, "...but I am okay, I'm not going anywhere, I'm to stubborn to go anywhere." Everyone swarmed around her, happy she was okay and feeling better. They were in such a great mood; Kagome's spirit lifted a lot and laughed with everyone else, except a little human boy, how could she say that! She almost die and yet she was saying not to worry. He couldn't stand the thought of losing Kagome. It was all his fault, if it wasn't for his foolishness Kagome woudn't have been in this situation right now, he knew, he had fallen in love with Kagome, she care for him, did everything for him, and she would always make him happy. Wherever she went, people seemed to forget their problems. She was compassionate, kind, and gentle. She didn't like to see people get hurt. 'Its all my fault.' The sad boy thought. Kagome noticed, Naraku wasn't his usual cheeky, bubbly self that she love, he's more quiet, she knew something was obviously not right. His eyes were covered by his bangs. "Naraku..." Kagome ask slowly. "Are you okay?"

Everyone was now paying attention to the two. No response came from him instead he stood up and walked out of the hut. "Naraku!" Kagome shouted, trying to stand up but soon felt too weak to stand, Sesshomaru caught her quickly, she grab onto him for support. "Kagome, don't move just yet; you still have to recover." Sango said as the full demon child let Kagome lie down again, but she protested. "But what about Naraku? I have to go after him and make sure he is okay." She couldn't leave him all alone, Naraku was important to her, she needed to stay with him, he had been through enough when he was all alone and she was all he had left and she couldn't leave him now. He took care of her and did everything for her, he even left his home to be with her.

~FB~

It had taken Naraku around four days to fully healed from his wounds. Kaede said he was lucky to survived for such a young child, as he stayed in the village him and Kagome had became great friends, knowing each other really well, he really like Kagome but to Naraku's dismay he had to leave the next day, back to his home. The thought of leaving Kagome made his heart hurt he didn't want to leave her, the girl who made his heart pound. Naraku's mother looked at Kaede and then at Kisa.

"Thank you..." She said smiling genuine,"...for helping my son."

"It was nothing, I'm just glad I could help" Kisa answered smiling, her mate was beside her softly smiling proud of her. "Yes..." Kaede nodded "...he's one special kid, he reminds me of Kagome in some ways always doing everything for her safety."

Naraku's mother turned to her son and saw something she didn't like. His facial expression in complete sadness, tears were ready to come down.

"Sweetie what's wrong? Are you still hurting?" She ask worried for him, she knelt down to his level. Naraku shook his head. "Mama?" He said quietly "I want to stay here with Kagome." her eyes widened. The look in Naraku's eyes. She had never seen so many emotions in him at once. Gratefulness, confusion, sadness, happiness and something she couldn't put her finger on. She knew the friendship he had with the cute girl and how important their friendship was to him. She'd seen how upset he was when Kagome had to leave for a little while, to change his wounds. "I am sorry Naraku, but I am afraid you can't stay here." Kagome's head lowered, she really wanted Naraku to stay with her, it wasn't just because he made her feel safe or because he was there for her, it was because she was afraid to never seen him again.

Lord Shizuo looked at his daughter he could tell she didn't want Naraku to leave, that sadness in her face made his heart weak, he would do anything to make her happy again. "Kagome...?" He ask with a smirk "...how would you like it if your friend stays here with us?" Everyone eyes widen except Kaede, she had a feeling this was going to happen. "Really! He could stay here!?" Kagome jumped up and down happily. Naraku's mother stood up on her feet and looked at The Lord unsure, she wanted Naraku to stay here and be with Kagome like how he wants to, but in the other hand she wants to take him with her after all he her son he was all she had left, after her husband died from a demon bite, their was no hope for him to live since he was a human the poison was taking over his body. She promised to take care of him and raise him. Naraku was devastated, and with the children making fun of him it wasn't helping, she only wanted to see him happy and thanks to Kagome he was she changed him to a different person.

Naraku's mom sight and with a smile she said. "Please take care of Naraku." Naraku's eyes widen at her words, that means he could stay! "Sure thing!" Kaede smiled happily. "It's always a pleasure to have him here!" Naraku's mom nodded and hugged her son tightly. "Please good of for the Higruashi's..." She whispered softly "...I will miss you Naraku." He hugged her as tightly. "I will miss you too Mama. Thank you for everything." They both pulled away, she had tears cascading down her face, she will truly miss her only son. Naraku glance at his mother for one last look and then ran to Kagome they both hugged each other happy to stay by each others side. 'You finally found what love and happiness means. I know she will always be there for you.'

~End of FB~

Naraku was part of her family and he would always be.


Not far from the village Naraku sat down in a field in a soft grass his hair blowing form the breeze. He was still upset for what happen to Kagome, he was more upset for making her stand up while she was recovering. It's all his fault he couldn't do anything right! Maybe he wasn't meant to be her protector, he only cause her pain. He sight and looked up at the sky. "Naraku..." He heard a soft voice say behind him. Naraku turned around and saw Kagome with a smile on her face happy to see him, she was leaning against a transformed Kilala. He immediately was by her side. "What do you think you two are doing Kagome? What are you doing out of bed?" Kagome eyes softened same Naraku always worried for her safety.

They both sat down, Kilala was on her owners side, resting she still had to heal from the poison she had taken. Naraku broke the silent between the two. "You didn't had to come after me? I can take care of myself you know." The little human girl notice his stubborn voice, she notice he was being strong for her. "I know you can, but I was worried for you." Kagome looked at him and thought she saw his eyes water, but he turned and let his hair fall over his eyes. "I am sorry Kagome..." He apologize his voice cracked. "It's all my fault for what happen the other day, if I had protect you better this wouldn't have happen to you." He turned to look at her tears in his eyes "Naraku..." Kagome said, wide-eyed. "...It is okay Naraku, I am fine. Rokuda is dead and he is never going to hurt me or you." Naraku stood up looking angry at her, shocking Kagome.

"NO! it is not okay I failed you Kagome. I don't care if he hurts me! You are the one I don't want him to hurt he almost killed you!..." he cried tears in his eyes. "...you almost got killed because of me! I was too weak to save you and you nearly died. Do you have any idea on how I felt when I thought you didn't recognize me? I was destroyed Kagome I couldn't even fight all I felt was my heart shattering. I thought I lost you to him. I was afraid you wouldn't come back to me. Maybe your better off without me."

Kagome did the only thing she could think off, she hugged Naraku in her arms and hugged him while he cried into her. "I am so sorry Naraku that I put you through all that pain but I knew if I was in trouble you would have save me. When I was in that spell I was afraid I felt that I was alone but then I saw a light and that's when I heard your voice and everyone else's. If I hurt you or the others I am so sorry I didn't mean to, you are my best friend Naraku and I just want you to be happy, like I am with you." Kagome said feeling horrible for putting his friends through this he had a hard life as it is and she just added more pain to it. "You are?" Naraku asked her eyes widened with shock. "Yeah, without you in my life it wouldn't be the same." she told him.

They gave each other a happy, loving hug. Kilala watch the two happy for them both. "Kagome?" Naraku ask her and she looked him. "What is it?" He nervously said "Do you remember what I said to you before you fainted in my arms?" Kagome thought for a moment and she shook her head. Naraku's heart broke, but shook it off being with Kagome was enough for him. What they didn't know was that a demon child was eavesdropping on them, he wanted to be sure Kagome was okay. 'I still have a chance with her.' He thought and then left to the village.


"Hey, I think Sesshomaru went after Kagome..." Sango said waiting for either of them to come back outside the hut. Right after they told Kagome to recover she insisted she will go and find Naraku, Sesshomaru left right before she did. "...he has some kind of crush or obsession with Kagome. And I think he has an interest in her as well." Inuyasha expression lowered into a frown. He notice how protected he was of Kagome, and how he care for her. His eyes would always light up when he saw her, not just that but his actions also changed. He would not allow him to take her away from him, especially that human boy!

Then they saw someone coming it was Naraku with Kagome, Kilala by her side. "Kagome!" Sango yelled brightly. Inuyasha smiled he placed his hands over Kagome's shoulder's and ask. "Are you alright?" Naraku's glared at him, he stepped in front of her. "I'm alright. Thank you for worrying." She said smiling, he blushed pink. Sesshomaru reached the village with flowers in his hand he saw how his half-brother was touching what was his! He growled. Inuyasha smelled his scent and growled softly, not to alarm anyone. "Sesshomaru, where have you been?" Kagome ask him. He walked closer to her and handed her the pink flowers. "Here. This is for you..." He said "...I thought of you when I saw them, thinking you might like them." he rubbed the back of his head nervously with other hand. Kagome took them from him and she thank him for it, burying her nose in them and smelling their sweet fragrance.

Lord Shizuo and his family who were inside the hut went with the children outside. "Kagome, sweetie how are you doing?" Kisa asked her daughter, with concern on her voice, she wanted Kagome to rest but she wanted to go and find Naraku, their was no point on arguing with her. Kagome and Naraku looked at each other and smile, she turn her attention back to her mother and told her she was okay. "I heard there was a festival tonight!" Kisa said with excitement, she really wanted to go and spent some time with her family. "Would you all like to go? It would be fun and besides we need a break from everything that has happen." Sango's eyes lighten up. "Really we could go to? We have never been to a festival before." She always had to stay inside because demons would always be in the forest with nobody to protect her or with weapons she was defenseless. Kaede smiled. "Sure you can, we'll have lots of fun."

"Okay then that settles it, meanwhile while the times comes why don't we all head over the river and play." Lord Shizuo suggested. Kagome cheered he knew she loved playing in the river.


After getting ready and putting on there bathing kimono's the kids ran toward the river with smiles on there faces with the adults following behind them, the children were amazed when they reached the place it had beautiful flowers surrounded around it, rocks around it to rest and shade. Kisa with her baby and her sister Kaede along Sousuke and Kilala rested underneath a tree watching with smiles.

Lord Shizuo grabbed his daughter and jumped together into the water making a splash. Kagome laughed. Her laugh was the most beautiful sound in the world she then began to splash him. Shizuo did too and soon water was splashing all over the place. "Come on…the water is perfect!" Kagome told her friends. It was actually warm. Naraku got in and swam next to Kagome. Sango was next followed by her friends. They laughed and played in the water for hours, catching each other, splashing and even racing. They were surprise of how Kagome could swim so fast. Shizuo rested near the rocks his arm leaning against his leg. "They are having fun, aren't they?" Kisa ask. Kaede nodded. "Yes they are. Kagome's cheerful spirit can brightened up anyone's day." Laughter was heard throughout the place.


"Rokuda what a disappointment you were..." A demon said feeling his demonic presence gone "...how could you be defeated against that fool Shizuo?" he grabbed Rokuda's half torn sword and sight. "You were a great demon, I will do anything to bring you back to life but this time don't fail me."


After playing all day in the river, it was time for them to get ready for the festival, they all returned back to the village all soaked. Sango had a sad face, Kisa notice it, what could turn a little girl unhappy so fast? "What wrong Sango?" The little girl looked at the ground sadly. "I don't have anything to wear." Kagome smiled that's why she was sad. She placed a hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry Sango, you can borrow one of my kimono's, in fact you can have one if you like." Sango's eyes glowed. "Really? I can." Kagome nodded, she grabbed her hand and they both ran inside the hut leaving a trail of water behind. Kisa giggled. "That's Kagome, always making everyone happy." Sousukue said with a smile. The day of the battle he felt bad for being so weak and not protecting Kagome like he said, he promise himself he will not fail her again.

Kisa helped her daughter Kagome tied her obi and Kaede helped Sango into hers. Kagome was wearing a beautiful white kimono it had pink butterflies designs all over, her hair was up into a bun with a butterfly clip. Sango's kimono was black design with little dolls her hair was in a bun too. "You look beautiful." Kisa commented, a giggle escaping past her daughter's lips. Sango blushed never she felt so beautiful before, she would always had to wear that green dress she wore, but now thanks to Kagome she felt many things she never felt before. The cute neko Kilala had a red bow around her neck, and the two headed dragon had a green bow.

The days was getting night everyone were ready for the best night they would never forget. Naraku, Miroku, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were dressed with the help of Lord Shizuo. Sousuke wanted to help but with the wounded arm he has, he still had to heal it was impossible to anything. Inuyasha was dressed in a green kimono similar to his fire rat one. Miroku was dress into a haori with a jacket of kimono worn over it. Sesshomaru kimono was similar to his except the color was purple, finally Naraku was dressed in a dark purple kimono with designs of white spiders on it.

The girls exited out the hut and the boys eyes widen their mouths lightly open. Sesshomaru's, Naraku's and even Inuyasha's felt their heart stop, they stare at Kagome she looked more beautiful in that kimono, like an angel. White was definitely her color as it brought out all of her beauty. Sesshomaru heart started to beat faster. He was sure the others could hear it hitting his chest as if it was trying to come out. He was trying to think of something to say to her that didn't sound stupid or lame, she was looking at him with a big smile on her face. Miroku looked at Sango with awe, she looked amazing. After knowing her and living with her, his heart would light up whenever she's near. He woudn't admit that at least not yet. "What's wrong, Inuyasha? Why are you so red?" Kagome said, she started to giggle when she saw him growing redder by the minute, he had a hard time trying to speak as he continued to watch her. 'She is so cute. Why am I so nervous?' He sighed, swallowing hard and looking down as he closed his eyes. Kagome walked closer to him, reached over and twitched his ears and he started to purr. Inuyasha leaned away slightly so she would rub the base of his ears, he purred louder. Kagome laughed and rubbed lower. Naraku glared at the half-demon so did Sesshomaru. Inuyasha growled when Kagome stopped, he wanted his ears rubbed some more!

Lord Shizuo had been watching with interest. He had seen the girls coming out from the hut and they were drooling all over the place he chuckled bringing everyone back to reality. "Should we get a move on then? The festival is staring in five minutes." They nodded and went their way, Lord Shizuo carried baby Souta for his mate, he was also dressed up. "You look gorgeous, mate." he said, smiling to with true love. Kisa smiled at him. Kagome walked in front, Sesshomaru by her side trying to speak to her. "You look amazing Kagome..." He whispered. Kagome smiled one of the prettiest smiles that he loved so much. "Thank you, you are handsome yourself." he smile knowing he had a chance with her. Naraku wasn't happy at all, he knew that full demon kid had something for her, but he won't let it!


Arriving at the festival Kagome's eyes went wide, it was even crazier than she had expected. There were people everywhere, dressed in the craziest outfits and make-up she'd ever seen. There was every kind of food imaginable—everything from chicken sandwiches and corn to apple cider and pumpkin pie, everyone were in happy spirits and of course the first thing little Kagome wanted was to win a big teddy bear! "Don't go to far Kagome!" Shizuo yelled. Sesshomaru wanted to win her it for her and it only took Sesshomaru mere seconds to find where the right key was. Now the little girl walked in front the group holding a teddy bear two times the size of herself.

Next the group came to a game that Miroku just had to try, he would win his love some candy. "Ok kid, put your hand in the box and guess whats inside."

"Hm, he should be good at this, with his cursed hand and all." Inuyasha said with a smirk. "MIROKU!" Sango yelled "Your supposed to feeling whats in the box, not my butt!" She yelled some more. While his one hand was in the box his other had found its way to her butt. The man had thought it so funny, he gave Sango a bag of candy. It was Inuyasha turn to win something, for Kagome and while he began to guess where the diamond heart was Sesshomaru noticed Kagome missing. He looked around and saw her walked down to another game. He stole away from the group and followed her. "Oh what pretty flowers" She said to the man at the stand. "Yes, and you can win them by shooting a arrow and hitting the rose mark on the target." Kagome was in luck because this is what she was good at. Kagome grabbed an arrow and went for it, she hit the target impressing the human man. "Wow! impressive." He said giving her the flowers. "That was excellent Kagome." She heard Sesshomaru say with a smile.

Naraku realize that Kagome wasn't with the rest he looked thought the crowed and saw Sesshomaru with her, he went after them. Inuyasha saw him and went to with an angry look. Sesshomaru took Kagome to a more quiet place followed by Kilala and Ah Un they sat down on the grass, not knowing two people were spying on them. "Thank you for winning me the teddy bear Sesshomaru, it means a lot to me." Kagome said shyly. "No problem, Kagome?" she looked at him. "I wanted to thank you for what you done for me that day. I would probably would of died from Rokuda if it wasn't for your kindness. I thank you from the bottom of my heart." Kagome smiled at the the demon boy, feeling nervous from the gratitude. "You don't have to thank me Sesshomaru. We're friends and friends naturally help each other."

'I wish we could be something more Kagome...' he thought in his head. '...even though I've only known you for a short amount of time...I feel like I've been with you for an eternity...'

He never thought he'd fall in love, especially not with a mere human, he was a monster, a heartless one, but this girl sitting next to him changed all that, he couldn't even understand why he found her so interesting, maybe because of her loyalty, or her kindness, or her even her cute face, or because she wasn't afraid of him a full demom, or it can be because she was the only human who was different from the others. But he didn't care about the reason, his heart would always jump from just one look of hers, yet here he was thinking about her. 'What the hell is wrong with me?.' he wondered, apparently, had fallen very hard.

"Ah! Look!" Kagome cried pointed at the sky. Sesshomaru stared at the shooting star. "Make a wish!" Kagome closed her eyes, clenching her hands together letting her first thought be her wish. 'I wish for everyone's happiness .' "What'd you wish for?" Blinking suddenly as she opened her eyes, Kagome smiled. "I can't tell you. If I told, then it wouldn't come true." Sesshomaru chuckled as he looked at her. "You're right. Don't know what I was thinking," he joked. Kagome stared at him. There was a gleam in his eyes, their hands were touching, the moonlight hit her making her shine, making her look even MORE beautiful, he leaned closer staring into her sapphire blue eyes. He was going to kiss her! Kagome's heart beat fast as his face was only inches away and he kissed her passionately. The kiss deepened. He pulled her closer, flush against him. They parted away breathless.

"Kagome..." he whispered.

"Sesshomaru..."


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