Once Sesshomaru got inside the house he put her down and kissed her. He pulled away and smiled at her as he rested his forehead on hers.
"I don't think I'll ever get tired of kissing those sweet lips of yours." He said and kissed her again. He nuzzled her neck and then pulled away from her.
"Come. I have something I wish to show you." She followed him to a huge bedroom.
"Is this your room?"
"Yes. I'm hoping that it will soon be OUR room." He smirked when he saw her look at the bed and blush.
"Now I want you to close your eyes."
"Why?" She asked. "It's a surprise."
"Ok." She did as he told her. A moment later she felt his arms go around her neck and something cold touched her chest.
"Perfect. Now open your eyes." She did and looked to see what he'd placed around her neck. She gasped. It was a beautiful necklace. A silver chain held a dark blue crystal crescent moon.
"Oh Sesshomaru! It's beautiful!"
He brought her hand to his lips and kissed it softly. "Kagome...this is my first courtship gift for you. It is my family crest. The crystal has some of my demonic aura. It's for protection. Never take it off. Not only does it offer some protection, it also allows others to see that you are being courted by this Sesshomaru."
"Thank you so much! I swear to never take it off!" She smiled with tears in her eyes.
"You're welcome love." He said taking her in his arms. He closed his eyes and held her tight. She giggled when she heard him make a purring sound.
"I didn't know that dogs purred."
He chuckled. "It is my beast. He's happy you like your courting gift." He pulled back and looked into her eyes. "You've made me so happy Kagome. I am glad that you have accepted my suit. I can't wait until the day I claim you as mine and pup you. Just so you know, I want a lot of pups. As many as we can have." He smirked wickedly. "I know I'll love making them too. I can promise you this, so will you. I can assure you that." Just as he lowered his lips to hers, Inuyasha flew into the room.
"Ok asshole! What did you do to her? I told you if you hurt her that I'd kick your pretty boy ass!"
Sesshomaru glared at him. "You dare insinuate that this Sesshomaru would harm what is his?" He said in a cold tone.
"Don't stand there and act all dumb! I can smell her tears from here!" Kikyo came up behind him and tried to pull him out of the room.
Sesshomaru glared and said. "Perhaps it is YOU who are the dumb one brother. Does it look as if I've hurt her?"
"Well maybe you didn't hurt her but you coulda hurt her feelings or somethin!"
"For gods sake Inuyasha! Do you honestly think she'd be standing there in his arms if he'd hurt her in any way?" Kikyo asked.
"Enough! Kagome love, why don't you show them?" Sesshomaru said.
"Ok." She turned around and Inuyasha gasped when he saw the necklace.
"Is that what I think it is?" He asked in awe.
"Yes brother. It is our crest. It's my first courtship gift to her." He said smirking.
"Inuyasha, I was crying because I'm happy. That's all."
"Sorry." He mumbled.
"It's ok brother. I realize she's like a sister to you and you feel the need to protect her."
Kikyo walked up to her and looked at the necklace. "It's beautiful Kagome! You are so lucky." She said sadly.
"What's wrong Kikyo?" She asked.
"It's just...I wish I had a courtship gift." She said quietly.
Sesshomaru's eyes widened and shot to Inuyasha's. "You've been with her for 2 years and haven't given her ONE courtship gift?"
Inuyasha shuffled his feet nervously. "No. So what though? I get her presents for her birthday and christmas, ain't that enough?" Kikyo shot him a dirty look.
Sesshomaru rolled his eyes. "You stupid fool. That is NOT how a courtship of a mate is done and you know it. You and I both know that the actual courtship doesn't start until the REAL first gift is given. Only after the third gift can we actually claim our mates."
"Keh. We have sex all the time. It's the same thing."
"You stupid mutt. Having sex and claiming your mate are two different things." Sesshomaru said.
"Whatever. I ain't gonna buy some dumb gift just to get laid." He said without thinking.
"What do you mean some dumb gift just to get laid?! You asshole! The courtship gifts are supposed to be thoughtful and have meaning. You don't give them to get laid! As for you getting laid, that's not going to happen for a loooong time. If you're with me just to get laid then find someone else! I'm not going to stick around just for a quick fuck! I want a deeper relationship than that!" Kikyo shouted.
Inuyasha sighed. "I want a deeper relationship too. I'm just not ready to settle down to mate and marry and have kids yet. I never meant to hurt you."
"Oh. I see. Well this changes everything then." Kikyo said sadly.
"What's wrong?" Inuyasha asked concerned.
"I wasn't going to say anything just yet. I didn't want to take the spotlight from you guys."
"What is it Kikyo?" Kagome asked.
"Well...you guys know that I come from a long line of mikos right?" They all nodded their heads. "Well I'm able to mask my aura. I've been masking another as well." She dropped her sheild. Both Sesshomaru and Inuyasha noticed it right away. There was no doubt about it. There was another aura.
A/N: Seems like Kagome wasn't the only one keeping secrets huh? I wonder what that other aura they can feel is? It's not too hard to figure out but for those of you who can't you'll find out what's up with Kikyo in the next chapter!