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Chapter 9

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Sesshomaru sat in his study. Behind his wooden oak desk. He snapped out of his thoughts and looked back to the scroll in his hand. Rereading the same line once again for the third time. He sighed rolled it closed and sat it down next to the others on his desk. I neglected to ask that fox demon why her brother was in the hands of naraku and why her clan was not helping in retrieving their young lord. He thought as he picked up a different scroll. Rolling it open he picked up his feather pen and dipped it in the ink. After writing for a minute he signed it and then closed and sealed it.

" Kyou I know you are there. Reveal yourself.". Sesshomaru said as he leaned back in his leather chair.

" It seems I am still lacking in skill when it comes to you my lord.". Kyou said as he appeared in front of the desk. " What is your order Sesshomaru sama?". He asked with a bow.

" Deliver this into the hands of the demon slayer lord. The clan is located in the north. Make haste he must be wondering where his daughter has gone to. Be sure to remember that you are going into a demon slayer clans village be on guard at all times.". Sesshomaru said as he handed the scroll over to Kyou.

" Hai Sesshomaru sama as you command.". He said then left the room heading out of the castle.

Sesshomaru stood and moved to the balcony over looking the gardens. He could smell the cherry blossoms that were starting to bloom. Looking down at his hand an image of it placed on the slayers forehead came to his mind. Why did I do that? There is no reason other then to keep my word to Rin. He thought as he placed his hand on the railing. I said she would live. Not that I would ease her pain. So why did I? His mind was slit in two and was currently arguing. I am just repaying my debt. I refuse to stay indebted to a human. Yet you have already repayed this debt by saving her life. It must be something else causing these reactions. An image of her lips against his came to his mind. A low growl of frustration escaped from his lips. WHAT IS THIS? He thought as he shook his head lightly. What has that slayer done to me? It must be some kind of charm. When she wakes I will make her remove it then send her on her way weather she is fully healed or not. Even if it is a charm that has been placed upon me in her unconsciousness she will learn that she is inferior to this Sesshomaru! He thought as he turned and walked back into his study to focus on the scrolls that had been left for him to sign.

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One day later.

Kyou walked down a path leading to a village. He had on a hooded cloak. He also hid his youkai aura making him appear as a human traveler. Walking up to an elder who was sitting outside of his hut. He bowed and spoke. " Excuse me sir I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of the demon slayers village?". He asked as he stood strait.

" Oh yes you are on the right path young sir. If you keep on this path for another ten minutes you will reach the gate to the slayers village.". The elder said as he pointed to the right.

" Thank you for your help sir.". Kyou said as he turned and began to walk again.

" If I may, what is it you are seeking for in the slayers village?". The elder asked stopping Kyou.

" I have important matters to attend to with their lord.". Kyou answered with a smile then a look of confusion replaced it when he saw the elder frown.

" I see, then you must not know yet. The slayers village has been destroyed. All have been killed by demons about a year ago. I believe that lady Sango and Lord Kohaku still live but they are the only survivors. Lady Sango comes by to visit the graves but I haven't seen her for almost three months. You are welcome to see for yourself.". The elder said then kyou nodded and thanked the elder for the information. He then continued on to the village. After walking for ten minutes he stopped at a broken wooden gate.

Walking into the village the first thing he noticed was the line of graves. The next was the charred and broken huts. The one that stood out the most was the least damaged one that seemed to have been slightly repaired. He walked into the hut and looked around. The slayers sent was on everything. She must have stayed here when she came to visit. He thought scratching the back of his head he let out a long sigh. Now what do I do? How to explain this to Sesshomaru sama. He thought as he walked out of the hut. Sadness filled his eyes. He had been listening in on the young fox demons story of her family history. The soul of a slayer? Looking at this place I can see that her pashion is killing the creature Naraku is justified. Her only living relative is his puppet if I was in her place would I be able to keep my head up looking forward? She even discarded her anger and revenge to help a child whom she knew nothing about. How much honor does this fragile human slayer hold within her soul? He thought as he walked out of the slayers village and headed back to the west.

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Sesshomaru sama! A healer yelled as he ran down the hallway and out of the infirmary. As he was about to continue running sesshomaru appeared in his path.

" What is it?". Sesshomaru asked as the healer came to a stop.

" She is reacting badly to the antidote. She has developed a fever.". He said as they walked back and into her room. Sesshomarus eyes moved to her face her body was shaking from the fever. He walked over to her and touched her face. The heat was abnormally high. " We must place her into cold water to bring her fever down. Her clothing needs to be removed as well.". The healer said to Sesshomaru.

" I will do it. I will take her to a place I know of.". Sesshomaru said with out thinking then lifted her into his arms and disappeared before the healer could suggest the room in the castle that had cold water.

Sesshomaru stopped at the small pool of water 15 minutes from the castle. There were rocks surrounding it and a water fall fed into the pool of cold water. Setting her onto the grass gently he removed his armor and shirt then his boots. He then removed all of her clothing leaving her bare. Lifting her into his arms once again he moved to the edge of the small pool. Her bare skin against his sent a shiver down his spin. Stepping in to the cool water he moved till she was up to her neck and then found a rock to sit on that was high enough to keep her head above the water. Shifting her till her chest was against his. He sat with her head laying upon his left shoulder.

" You keep helping me. Even though you have no reason to.". Her voice nearly made him jump ten feet in the air.

" You saved Rin. Now I will save you slayer. It is the natural order of things. ". He answered as he shifted her again. Her bare breasts pressed closer to him and she moaned softly. Turning her head she looked into his golden eyes. Her fever caused her vision to blur slightly. Then she lifted her hand and placed it on his cheek. "You have beautiful eyes.". She whispered as she moved to sit. Letting her do as she pleased Sesshomaru loosened his hold on her. After straddling him she stopped moving and now her face was inches from his. " They are as gold as the sun.". She whispered through heavy breath.

" You are delusional by fever slayer.". Sesshomaru whispered back. The heat of her skin arousing his demon instinct. The sent of cherry blossom and jasmine mixed with his blood pulled him further into the need to touch her.

" I speak truth fever or no fever Sesshomaru sama.". She said her breath tickled his lips. Giving in he placed his clawed hand on her bare thigh. He let it slide up to her hip and then stop on the middle of her back. A shiver ran through her.

" My blood and youkai in your body is causing you to react this way toward me. The heat from your fever is fathering your actions.". He whispered as he moved closer to her lips.

" Is it?". She asked as she closed the distance and their lips met. His restraint snapped and he pulled her bare body closer to his as he deepened the kiss. She rapt her arms around his neck as he parted her lips with his tongue. A moan escaped her as he explored her mouth with passion. A low growl of frustration left his lips. The clothing of his pants that separated them was pissing him off. With amazing speed She was placed on her back on the grass. With a now completely bare red eyed Sesshomaru above her. Staring into her eyes was a full blood demon. Yet for reasons she could not explain she was not afraid. Instead she looked back in awe.

" You have beautiful eyes.". She said again.

" Mate, you have my sent mixing with yours. Yet you do not have my mark.". Sesshomaru said as he kissed her deeper then the last time.

Sesshomarus eyes changed back to gold and he pushed himself back nearly falling in the water. He fought with his demon blood to regain control but the words that escaped his own mouth confused him.

" What is this charm you have placed on me?". He asked narrowing his eyes at Sango. Who sat a few feet from him. Just as confused as him.

" Charm? What do you mean? She asked turning her head to the side. Her fever causing her to feel more confused then normal.

" You are a demon slayer. It must have been placed unconsciously. Just remove it! He demanded. He wanted to rip her head from her body but he refused to brake his word to Rin.

" Hai I am a demon slayer. Yet we demon slayers do not use charms nor do I know how to use them. How do you place a charm unconsciously? She asked as she swayed feeling dizzy from the heat of her fever.

He could detect no lie in her words. She was genuinely confused. Then stood and placed his clothing back on and grabbed her gown. He kneeled If my demon blood recognizes her as my mate then I would be unable to harm her even if I really wanted to. Placing the gown over her head he placed his clawed hand around her neck and concentrated. His hand refused to comply as he struggled trying to tighten it and choke the life from her. Yet it would not. I must see the healer that was present when my father used his poison to cure the guard. He thought as he removed his hand and lifted the now sleeping slayer. Who once again fell unconscious from her wounds.